ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

Answer Rationale:


ATI PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS

1. A nurse is preparing discharge teaching regarding what vitamins promote healing in a patient with
a wound. Select the appropriate vitamins to be included in teaching.
Select all that apply.




A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin K
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin C
E. Vitamin B12
Answer Rationale:
Vitamin A is correct. Vitamin A is important for tissue synthesis, wound healing, and immune
function. Vitamin K is correct. Vitamin K functions as an enzyme in the synthesis of prothrombin
and other proteins required for normal blood clotting. Vitamin D is incorrect. Vitamin D functions
in maintaining serum levels of calcium and phosphorus, but has no specific role in wound healing.
Vitamin C is correct. Vitamin C is important for capillary formation, tissue synthesis, and wound
healing. Vitamin B12 is correct. Vitamin B12 assists in the development of red blood cells,
maintenance of nerve function, and is needed for cell maintenance and tissue synthesis.




QUESTION


All of the following foods contain thiamine. Place each of the foods in order of the highest level of
thiamine per serving to the lowest.




1 hard-boiled egg
Answer Rationale:
Hard-boiled eggs contain 0.020 mg thiamine per egg; therefore, it is not the highest thiamine food
choice.
1 cup dried pears
Answer Rationale:

,Answer Rationale:


Dried pears contain 0.010 mg thiamine per cup; therefore, it is not the highest thiamine food choice.
1 cup whole grain wheat flour Answer
Rationale:
Whole or enriched grains contain 0.981 mg thiamine, which is the highest level of thiamine.
1 cup brussel sprouts
Answer Rationale:
Brussel sprouts contain 0.122 mg thiamine per cup; therefore, it is not the highest thiamine food
choice.




QUESTION




A nurse is completing discharge teaching to a patient. Which of the following information is a use for
black cohosh?




INCORRECT
A. "Black cohosh is used to alleviate menopausal
symptoms." Answer Rationale:
Black cohosh may relieve menopausal symptoms, such as hot flashes, by suppressing the release of
luteinizing hormone.
B. "Black cohosh helps relieve nocturia." Answer
Rationale:
Saw palmetto may help relieve urinary and prostate symptoms, such as nocturia, by suppressing
inflammation.
INCORRECT
C. "Black cohosh is used to treat the common cold."
Echinacea may help boost the immune system and thus prevent or treat the common cold.
INCORRECT
D. "Black cohosh can help to reduce arthritis pain."
Answer Rationale:
Capsicum is derived from red peppers and is an ingredient in topical preparations that treat arthritis
pain. Capsicum may reduce the pain of inflammation by interfering with substance P, which transmits
pain impulses.

,Answer Rationale:




What additional information regarding black cohosh that should be included?




INCORRECT
A. "Black cohosh helps relieve headache pain."
Answer Rationale:
Black cohosh has no analgesic effect to relieve headache pain; however, feverfew is known to
alleviate migraine headaches when taken prophylactically.
B. "Black cohosh should not be taken during
pregnancy." Answer Rationale:
Black cohosh has estrogenic properties and should not be taken during pregnancy.
INCORRECT
C. "Black cohosh is a stimulant." Answer Rationale:
Black cohosh does not act as a stimulant; however, ephedra acts as a stimulant and can increased
heart rate and elevated blood pressure.
D. "Black cohosh increases the risk for bleeding."
Answer Rationale:
Black cohosh does not affect bleeding time; however, garlic decreases platelet aggregation and can
increase the risk for bleeding.




15. When preparing a presentation about Echinacea, which of the following information should the
nurse include?
ANSWERS - Multiple Choice


INCORRECT

A. “Echinacea is used to treat vertigo.” Answer
Rationale:
Ginger root is used to treat vertigo associated with motion sickness, morning sickness, seasickness
and general anesthesia.

B. “Echinacea boosts the immune system.”
Answer Rationale:

, Answer Rationale:


The nurse should include in the teaching that echinacea may help boost the immune system.
INCORRECT
C. “Echinacea increases the ability to walk
further distances for clients who have PAD.” Answer
Rationale:
Ginkgo biloba can increase the client’s ability to walk further distances by decreasing pain in the
lower extremities.
INCORRECT

D. “Echinacea blocks testosterone receptors.”
Answer Rationale:
Saw palmetto may help blocks testosterone receptors.




16. A nursing student is studying the adverse effects of using garlic, ginger, and ginkgo biloba.
Which of the following is an adverse effect of these supplements?




INCORRECT
A. Increased effects of antidepressant medications
Answer Rationale:
St. John’s wort is an example of an herbal product that can increase the effects of
antidepressants. B. Increased effects of oral anticoagulants Answer Rationale:
The nurse should include that garlic, ginger, and ginkgo biloba can all interfere with the effects of
oral anticoagulants and thus increase the risk of bleeding.
INCORRECT
C. Decreased effects of antianxiety medications
Answer Rationale:
Caffeine can reduce the effectiveness of antianxiety medications.