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ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
NEWEST VERSION 2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTION 100% VERIFIED AND
GRADED A+
A 12-year-old boy is admitted from the emergency room
with status epilepticus. His parents report that his seizure
disorder has been managed with phenytoin (Dilantin) 50
mg PO bid for the past year. What drug should the
practical nurse (PN) expect to be prescribed for
administration in the event of another series of seizures? -
ANSWER-Diazepam (Valium)
A nurse who is working in a men's health clinic is
reviewing the medical records of several clients who have
received prescriptions for sildenafil (Viagra). Which client
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history data should alert the nurse that close monitoring
for adverse effects of Viagra is necessary - ANSWER-
Duodenal ulcer prophylaxis with cimetidine (Tagamet)
A 78-year-old client with congestive heart failure is taking
furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg PO twice daily. The nurse plans
to monitor this client for development of which
complication? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Muscle
cramps
Hypertension
Lethagy
Oliguria
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A client is prescribed a peak and trough level test for the
antibiotic vancomycin (Vancocin). What time should the
specimen be collected to obtain the trough serum drug
concentration? - ANSWER-Immediately before the next
antibiotic dose is given
A client diagnosed with essential hypertension asks the
practical nurse (PN), "What type of decongestant should I
take for this cold?" Which response is best for the PN to
provide? - ANSWER-"Contact your health care provider
before taking anything."
The nurse reviews medications at discharge with a client
who suffers from severe anxiety disorder. Which
statement made by the client indicates an understanding
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of the medication phenobarbital (Luminal)? - ANSWER-"I
will take it at 8 PM every evening."
A 75-year-old male client taking hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ) is admitted to the hospital having "palpitations"
and "skipped heart beats." What is the most likely cause of
these symptoms given the client's medication history? -
ANSWER-Hypokalemia
A 67-year-old client is discharged from the hospital with a
prescription for digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily. Which
instruction should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce? -
ANSWER-Do not take the medication if the heart beat is
irregular or slow.
ATI PN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
NEWEST VERSION 2025/2026 WITH COMPLETE 250
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTION 100% VERIFIED AND
GRADED A+
A 12-year-old boy is admitted from the emergency room
with status epilepticus. His parents report that his seizure
disorder has been managed with phenytoin (Dilantin) 50
mg PO bid for the past year. What drug should the
practical nurse (PN) expect to be prescribed for
administration in the event of another series of seizures? -
ANSWER-Diazepam (Valium)
A nurse who is working in a men's health clinic is
reviewing the medical records of several clients who have
received prescriptions for sildenafil (Viagra). Which client
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history data should alert the nurse that close monitoring
for adverse effects of Viagra is necessary - ANSWER-
Duodenal ulcer prophylaxis with cimetidine (Tagamet)
A 78-year-old client with congestive heart failure is taking
furosemide (Lasix) 40 mg PO twice daily. The nurse plans
to monitor this client for development of which
complication? Select all that apply. - ANSWER-Muscle
cramps
Hypertension
Lethagy
Oliguria
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A client is prescribed a peak and trough level test for the
antibiotic vancomycin (Vancocin). What time should the
specimen be collected to obtain the trough serum drug
concentration? - ANSWER-Immediately before the next
antibiotic dose is given
A client diagnosed with essential hypertension asks the
practical nurse (PN), "What type of decongestant should I
take for this cold?" Which response is best for the PN to
provide? - ANSWER-"Contact your health care provider
before taking anything."
The nurse reviews medications at discharge with a client
who suffers from severe anxiety disorder. Which
statement made by the client indicates an understanding
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of the medication phenobarbital (Luminal)? - ANSWER-"I
will take it at 8 PM every evening."
A 75-year-old male client taking hydrochlorothiazide
(HCTZ) is admitted to the hospital having "palpitations"
and "skipped heart beats." What is the most likely cause of
these symptoms given the client's medication history? -
ANSWER-Hypokalemia
A 67-year-old client is discharged from the hospital with a
prescription for digoxin (Lanoxin) 0.25 mg daily. Which
instruction should the practical nurse (PN) reinforce? -
ANSWER-Do not take the medication if the heart beat is
irregular or slow.
