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ATI Pharmacology-PN- Proctored Exam – (NEW UPDATED VERSION)
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+
[2026]
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? -
CORRECT ANSWER ■ Urinalysis
☐ Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity
☐ Serum creatinine
- Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for acute renal
failure (ARF)
- Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure (CRF)
exceeding 4 mg/dL
■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with ARF
- Gradual increase with elevated serum creatinine over months to years for
CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased potassium,
phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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QUESTION : What food should you increase when taking Furosemide? -
CORRECT ANSWER -increased amounts of potassium-rich foods (e.g.,
bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
QUESTION : Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - CORRECT
ANSWER Assess color and temperature
QUESTION : Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect -
CORRECT ANSWER pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest,
throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
QUESTION : Know about Transdermal patch - CORRECT ANSWER -•
Apply at the same time once each day,
preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
for 12 to 14 hr each day.
• Remove the patch at night to reduce
the risk of developing tolerance to
nitroglycerin. Be medication-free a
minimum of 10 to 12 hr each day (usually
at night).
• Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate
dosage.
• Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
(chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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to prevent skin irritation.
• Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.
QUESTION : RBC Blood transfusion - CORRECT ANSWER prime with
normal saline and infuse with sodium chloride only
QUESTION : What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - CORRECT
ANSWER -they don't cure disease, they slow the process.
QUESTION : NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? -
CORRECT ANSWER administered by subcutaneous injection or IV
infusion
QUESTION : Lisinopril therapeutic effect - CORRECT ANSWER blood
pressure answer (e.g. 120/80)
QUESTION : Medication for Schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWER
risperidone, Risperdal
QUESTION : Macrodantin medication - CORRECT ANSWER used to
treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections
QUESTION : Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication. -
CORRECT ANSWER -benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (all
ending with "pam") and even, Xanax.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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QUESTION : Fosomax - CORRECT ANSWER same as-Alendronate is
used for treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women.
QUESTION : Lipitor - CORRECT ANSWER -lowers cholesterol in blood,
"statins". Reduce LDL and total cholesterol. Raise HDL.
QUESTION : Gentamicin (Garamycin) - CORRECT ANSWER Antibiotic
that is toxic to the kidney, injected for radiology studies.
QUESTION : Digoxin side effects - CORRECT ANSWER -Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
QUESTION : Singulair(Montelukast) - CORRECT ANSWER used before
exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm).
QUESTION : What medication to administer with acetaminophen overdose? -
CORRECT ANSWER acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) must be given IV
QUESTION : HPV vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER Human Papilloma Virus
(HPV2, HPV4) - -Three doses should be given over a 6 month
-interval for females at 11 to 12 years of age (minimum age is 9 years).
-The second dose should be administered 2 months after the first dose, and the
third dose should be administered 6 months after the first dose.
-HPV4 may be given to males starting at age 9 years of age.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
ATI Pharmacology-PN- Proctored Exam – (NEW UPDATED VERSION)
LATEST ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) | GUARANTEED PASS A+
[2026]
What lab values should a nurse monitor for a patient with chronic renal failure? -
CORRECT ANSWER ■ Urinalysis
☐ Hematuria, proteinuria, and alterations in specific gravity
☐ Serum creatinine
- Gradual increase of 1 to 2 mg/dL per every 24 to 48 hr for acute renal
failure (ARF)
- Gradual increase over months to years for chronic renal failure (CRF)
exceeding 4 mg/dL
■ Blood urea nitrogen (BUN)
- 80 to 100 mg/dL within 1 week with ARF
- Gradual increase with elevated serum creatinine over months to years for
CRF
- 180-200 mg/dL with (CRF)
■ Serum electrolytes
- Decreased sodium (dilutional) and calcium, increased potassium,
phosphorus, and magnesium
■ Complete blood count (CBC)
- Decreased hemoglobin
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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QUESTION : What food should you increase when taking Furosemide? -
CORRECT ANSWER -increased amounts of potassium-rich foods (e.g.,
bananas, prunes, raisins, and orange juice)
QUESTION : Patient reports IV discomfort, what is your first action? - CORRECT
ANSWER Assess color and temperature
QUESTION : Sumatriptan (treats migraine headaches) adverse effect -
CORRECT ANSWER pain, tightness, pressure, or heaviness in the chest,
throat, neck, and/or jaw
slow or difficult speech
QUESTION : Know about Transdermal patch - CORRECT ANSWER -•
Apply at the same time once each day,
preferably in the morning. Keep patch on
for 12 to 14 hr each day.
• Remove the patch at night to reduce
the risk of developing tolerance to
nitroglycerin. Be medication-free a
minimum of 10 to 12 hr each day (usually
at night).
• Do not cut patches to ensure appropriate
dosage.
• Place the patch on a hairless area of skin
(chest, back, or abdomen) and rotate sites
2026 2027 GRADED A+
,3|Page
to prevent skin irritation.
• Wash skin with soap and water and dry
thoroughly before applying new patch.
QUESTION : RBC Blood transfusion - CORRECT ANSWER prime with
normal saline and infuse with sodium chloride only
QUESTION : What to understand about Parkinson's Meds? - CORRECT
ANSWER -they don't cure disease, they slow the process.
QUESTION : NEUPOGEN (filgrastim)-what is the appropriate route of this med? -
CORRECT ANSWER administered by subcutaneous injection or IV
infusion
QUESTION : Lisinopril therapeutic effect - CORRECT ANSWER blood
pressure answer (e.g. 120/80)
QUESTION : Medication for Schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWER
risperidone, Risperdal
QUESTION : Macrodantin medication - CORRECT ANSWER used to
treat or prevent certain urinary tract infections
QUESTION : Haldol-inform if you are taking ____________ medication. -
CORRECT ANSWER -benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (all
ending with "pam") and even, Xanax.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
, 4|Page
QUESTION : Fosomax - CORRECT ANSWER same as-Alendronate is
used for treating osteoporosis in men and postmenopausal women.
QUESTION : Lipitor - CORRECT ANSWER -lowers cholesterol in blood,
"statins". Reduce LDL and total cholesterol. Raise HDL.
QUESTION : Gentamicin (Garamycin) - CORRECT ANSWER Antibiotic
that is toxic to the kidney, injected for radiology studies.
QUESTION : Digoxin side effects - CORRECT ANSWER -Fatigue
-Bradycardia
-Anorexia
-Nausea/Vomiting
QUESTION : Singulair(Montelukast) - CORRECT ANSWER used before
exercise to prevent breathing problems during exercise (bronchospasm).
QUESTION : What medication to administer with acetaminophen overdose? -
CORRECT ANSWER acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) must be given IV
QUESTION : HPV vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER Human Papilloma Virus
(HPV2, HPV4) - -Three doses should be given over a 6 month
-interval for females at 11 to 12 years of age (minimum age is 9 years).
-The second dose should be administered 2 months after the first dose, and the
third dose should be administered 6 months after the first dose.
-HPV4 may be given to males starting at age 9 years of age.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
