ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Anaphylactic Reaction - (ANSWER)Client develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV administration.
Actions for Anaphylactic Reaction - (ANSWER)Replace infusion with 0.9% sodium chloride, give
diphenhydramine IM, elevate client's legs and feet, administer epinephrine IM.
Sertraline and Supplements - (ANSWER)Supplement to avoid: St. John's Wort.
Lisinopril Adverse Effects - (ANSWER)Adverse effect to monitor: hypotension.
Heparin Vital Sign Changes - (ANSWER)Vital sign change to monitor: increased pulse rate.
Medication Error Incident Report - (ANSWER)Responsible staff member for incident report: the nurse
who identifies the error.
Morphine Epidural Infusion Monitoring - (ANSWER)Monitor for: pruritus (sign of allergic reaction to
morphine).
Digoxin Administration Steps - (ANSWER)Sequence of steps: obtain client's apical heart rate, remove
medication from dispensing system, open medication package, compare client's wristband to
medication administration record, document administration of medication.
Acetaminophen Contraindication - (ANSWER)Contraindication for receiving medication: chronic kidney
disease.
Furosemide Weight Gain Action - (ANSWER)Action to take first: notify the provider of the client's weight
gain.
Penicillin G Allergic Reaction Indication - (ANSWER)Indication of allergic reaction following injection:
urticaria.
, ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Sublingual Nitroglycerin Instruction - (ANSWER)Instruction to include: place the tablet between your
cheek and gum to dissolve.
Theophylline Understanding Statement - (ANSWER)Statement indicating understanding of teaching: 'I
will need to have blood levels drawn.'
Mixing Insulin First Action - (ANSWER)First action to take: inject air into the regular insulin vial.
Subcutaneous Heparin Administration Action - (ANSWER)Action to take: insert the needle at least 5 cm
(2 in) from the umbilicus.
Amoxicillin Allergic Reaction Finding - (ANSWER)Finding indicating allergic reaction: laryngeal edema.
Medication Reconciliation Instruction - (ANSWER)Instruction for medication reconciliation: perform for a
client who is transferred to a step-down unit.
Atorvastatin Laboratory Values - (ANSWER)Laboratory value indicating treatment effectiveness: LDL 120
mg/dL.
Transcribing Medication Prescription - (ANSWER)Transcription in client's medical record: Morphine 6 mg
IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain.
Assessing IV Infusion Site - (ANSWER)Action to take: apply a warm, moist compress.
Clozapine Teaching - (ANSWER)Notify your provider if you develop a fever while taking this medication.
Oral Contraceptives - (ANSWER)Some herbal supplements can decrease the effectiveness of an oral
contraceptive.
Anaphylactic Reaction - (ANSWER)Client develops an anaphylactic reaction to IV administration.
Actions for Anaphylactic Reaction - (ANSWER)Replace infusion with 0.9% sodium chloride, give
diphenhydramine IM, elevate client's legs and feet, administer epinephrine IM.
Sertraline and Supplements - (ANSWER)Supplement to avoid: St. John's Wort.
Lisinopril Adverse Effects - (ANSWER)Adverse effect to monitor: hypotension.
Heparin Vital Sign Changes - (ANSWER)Vital sign change to monitor: increased pulse rate.
Medication Error Incident Report - (ANSWER)Responsible staff member for incident report: the nurse
who identifies the error.
Morphine Epidural Infusion Monitoring - (ANSWER)Monitor for: pruritus (sign of allergic reaction to
morphine).
Digoxin Administration Steps - (ANSWER)Sequence of steps: obtain client's apical heart rate, remove
medication from dispensing system, open medication package, compare client's wristband to
medication administration record, document administration of medication.
Acetaminophen Contraindication - (ANSWER)Contraindication for receiving medication: chronic kidney
disease.
Furosemide Weight Gain Action - (ANSWER)Action to take first: notify the provider of the client's weight
gain.
Penicillin G Allergic Reaction Indication - (ANSWER)Indication of allergic reaction following injection:
urticaria.
, ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
Sublingual Nitroglycerin Instruction - (ANSWER)Instruction to include: place the tablet between your
cheek and gum to dissolve.
Theophylline Understanding Statement - (ANSWER)Statement indicating understanding of teaching: 'I
will need to have blood levels drawn.'
Mixing Insulin First Action - (ANSWER)First action to take: inject air into the regular insulin vial.
Subcutaneous Heparin Administration Action - (ANSWER)Action to take: insert the needle at least 5 cm
(2 in) from the umbilicus.
Amoxicillin Allergic Reaction Finding - (ANSWER)Finding indicating allergic reaction: laryngeal edema.
Medication Reconciliation Instruction - (ANSWER)Instruction for medication reconciliation: perform for a
client who is transferred to a step-down unit.
Atorvastatin Laboratory Values - (ANSWER)Laboratory value indicating treatment effectiveness: LDL 120
mg/dL.
Transcribing Medication Prescription - (ANSWER)Transcription in client's medical record: Morphine 6 mg
IV push every 3 hr PRN acute pain.
Assessing IV Infusion Site - (ANSWER)Action to take: apply a warm, moist compress.
Clozapine Teaching - (ANSWER)Notify your provider if you develop a fever while taking this medication.
Oral Contraceptives - (ANSWER)Some herbal supplements can decrease the effectiveness of an oral
contraceptive.
