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ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED ATI
EXAM CORRECT AND VERIFIED QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS 2025/2026 LATEST
APPROVED!!
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine
to treat schizophrenia. The client has a mask like facial expression and is
experiencing involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
a. Amantadine
b. Bupropion (aytpical antidepressant)
c. Phenelzine (MAOI)
d. Hydroxyzine (Antihistamine) ANS: A
2. A nurse is administering subQ epinephrine for a client who is experiencing
anaphylaxis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following
adverse effects?
a. Hypotension
b. Hyperthermia
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Tachycardia ANS: D
,3. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has UTI and new
prescription for phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
a. If the phenazopyridine upsets my stomach, I can take it with meals.
b. The phenazopyridine will relieve my discomfort, but the cipro will get rid
of the infections.
c. I need to drink2 liters of fluid per day while I am taking cipro.
d. I should notify my provider immediately if my urine turns an orange
color. ANS: D
4. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for
zolpidem at bedtime to promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the
client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Ecchymosis
b. Decreased urine output
Increased blood pressure Dizziness
ANS: D
5. A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who reports fatigue
and cold intolerance. The client has an increased thyroid stimulating hormone
(TSH) level and a decreased total T3 and T4 level. The nurse should anticipate a
prescription for which of the following medications?
a. Methimazole
b. Somatropin
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c. Levothyroxine
d. Propylthiouracil ANS: C
6. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide 50mg po daily to treat hypertension. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Take the hydrochlorothiazide as needed for edema
b. Check your weight once each week
c. Take the hydrochlorothiazide on an empty stomach
d. Take the hydrochlorothiazide in the morning. ANS: D
7. A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about
medications. The nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for
children who have a viral infection due to the risk of developing which of the
following adverse effects?
a. Reye's syndrome
b. Visual disturbances
c. Diabetes mellitus
d. Wilm's tumour ANS: A
8. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure
with an AV fistula for haemodialysis and new prescription for epoetin alfa.
, Which of the following therapeutic effects of epoetin alfa should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. Reduces blood pressure
b. Inhibits clotting of fistula
c. Promotes RBC production
d. Stimulates growth of neutrophils ANS: C
. A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a
headache.
Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
a. Ibuprofen (NSAIDS)
b. Naproxen (NSAIDS)
c. Aspirin (NSAIDS)
d. Acetaminophen (analgesics) ANS: D
A nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for clopidogrel. The nurse
should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Insomnia
b. Hypotension
c. Bleeding
d. Constipation ANS: C
ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED ATI
EXAM CORRECT AND VERIFIED QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS 2025/2026 LATEST
APPROVED!!
1. A nurse is assessing a client who has a new prescription for chlorpromazine
to treat schizophrenia. The client has a mask like facial expression and is
experiencing involuntary movements and tremors. Which of the following
medications should the nurse anticipate administering?
a. Amantadine
b. Bupropion (aytpical antidepressant)
c. Phenelzine (MAOI)
d. Hydroxyzine (Antihistamine) ANS: A
2. A nurse is administering subQ epinephrine for a client who is experiencing
anaphylaxis. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following
adverse effects?
a. Hypotension
b. Hyperthermia
c. Hypoglycemia
d. Tachycardia ANS: D
,3. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has UTI and new
prescription for phenazopyridine and ciprofloxacin. Which of the following
statements by the client indicates the need for further teaching?
a. If the phenazopyridine upsets my stomach, I can take it with meals.
b. The phenazopyridine will relieve my discomfort, but the cipro will get rid
of the infections.
c. I need to drink2 liters of fluid per day while I am taking cipro.
d. I should notify my provider immediately if my urine turns an orange
color. ANS: D
4. A nurse is caring for an older adult client who has a prescription for
zolpidem at bedtime to promote sleep. The nurse should plan to monitor the
client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Ecchymosis
b. Decreased urine output
Increased blood pressure Dizziness
ANS: D
5. A nurse is reviewing laboratory values for a client who reports fatigue
and cold intolerance. The client has an increased thyroid stimulating hormone
(TSH) level and a decreased total T3 and T4 level. The nurse should anticipate a
prescription for which of the following medications?
a. Methimazole
b. Somatropin
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c. Levothyroxine
d. Propylthiouracil ANS: C
6. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a new prescription for
hydrochlorothiazide 50mg po daily to treat hypertension. Which of the
following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
a. Take the hydrochlorothiazide as needed for edema
b. Check your weight once each week
c. Take the hydrochlorothiazide on an empty stomach
d. Take the hydrochlorothiazide in the morning. ANS: D
7. A nurse is providing teaching to a group of new parents about
medications. The nurse should include that aspirin is contraindicated for
children who have a viral infection due to the risk of developing which of the
following adverse effects?
a. Reye's syndrome
b. Visual disturbances
c. Diabetes mellitus
d. Wilm's tumour ANS: A
8. A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has chronic kidney failure
with an AV fistula for haemodialysis and new prescription for epoetin alfa.
, Which of the following therapeutic effects of epoetin alfa should the nurse
include in the teaching?
a. Reduces blood pressure
b. Inhibits clotting of fistula
c. Promotes RBC production
d. Stimulates growth of neutrophils ANS: C
. A nurse is caring for a client who has peptic ulcer disease and reports a
headache.
Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer?
a. Ibuprofen (NSAIDS)
b. Naproxen (NSAIDS)
c. Aspirin (NSAIDS)
d. Acetaminophen (analgesics) ANS: D
A nurse is caring for a client who has prescription for clopidogrel. The nurse
should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects?
a. Insomnia
b. Hypotension
c. Bleeding
d. Constipation ANS: C
