ATI Pharmacology Proctor EXAM
LATEST 2023-2024 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
What is/are the action(s) of the drug metformin?
a. Decreases Hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption
b. Increases sensitivity to insulin
c. Short term sedation
d. Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER d. Both A and B
When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must
inform
the patient of which of the following
a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination
with other antihypertensives
b. This drug is not intended for long term use
c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake
d. Advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of
orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER b. This drug is not intended for
long term use
When giving digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient, the health care provider notices
various
,signs and symptoms of an overdose. The health care provider knows to give which
of the
following to reverse digoxin toxicity
a. Naloxone
b. Vitamin K
c. Digibind
d. Fluemanzil - CORRECT ANSWER c. Digibind
While providing an Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, the patient
asks
what the action of the drug is. As a health care provider, you explain that the
action of
an ACE inhibitor is
a. To lower blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I
to vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
b. To inhibit reabsorption of sodium back into the body, ultimately increasing
urine output and lowering blood pressure
c. To decrease heart rate and blood pressure by competing with Beta1 and Beta2
receptors in the heart and lungs
d. To lower blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin - CORRECT
ANSWER a. To lower blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I
to vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
Which of the following types of insulin is "long-acting"?
a. Lispro (Humalog)
b. NPH (Humulin N)
,c. Regular insulin (Humulin R)
d. Glargine (Lantus) - CORRECT ANSWER d. Glargine (Lantus)
1. What is the therapeutic use of metformin?
A. Lower blood pressure.
B. To diminish seizure activity.
C. The maintenance of a person's blood glucose.
D. Increase heart rate and decrease gastrointestinal secretions. - CORRECT
ANSWER C. The maintenance of a person's blood glucose.
1. What is the correct definition for absorption of a drug?
A. Movement of drug from site of administration to various tissues of the body.
B. Describes the absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion of drugs.
C. These types of drugs can be taken over the counter.
D. This addresses how various drugs affect different forms of the body - CORRECT
ANSWER A. Movement of drug from site of administration to various tissues of
the body
2. What do you assess for in a patient who is on Valproate? Select all that apply.
A. Suicidal thoughts
B. Monitor for seizures.
C. Bipolar disorder.
D. Migraines.
E. Anorexia - CORRECT ANSWER A. Suicidal thoughts
B. Monitor for seizures. C. Bipolar disorder.
, D. Migraines.
What is true about food and drug precautions? Select all that apply.
A. You must limit certain types of food or concurrent administration of certain
types of drugs.
B. Certain combinations of food and drugs can cause adverse reactions. C.
Precautions may require limiting certain types of food or concurring drugs rather
than restricting the drug itself.
D. When one drug changes the way, another drug affects that drug. - CORRECT
ANSWER A. You must limit certain types of food or concurrent administration of
certain types of drugs.
B. Certain combinations of food and drugs can cause adverse reactions. C.
Precautions may require limiting certain types of food or concurring drugs rather
than restricting the drug itself.
1. ACE Inhibitors are used in the treatment of all EXCEPT:
a. Hypertension
b. Heart Failure
c. Hypotension
d. Diabetic nephropathy - CORRECT ANSWER c. Hypotension
2. Which of the following is used to treat migraine headaches?
a. Beta-blockers
b. Cholinesterase Inhibitors
c. ACE inhibitors
d. Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) - CORRECT ANSWER a. Beta-blockers
LATEST 2023-2024 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|AGRADE
What is/are the action(s) of the drug metformin?
a. Decreases Hepatic glucose production and intestinal glucose absorption
b. Increases sensitivity to insulin
c. Short term sedation
d. Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER d. Both A and B
When administering the drug senna to a patient, a health care provider must
inform
the patient of which of the following
a. This drug is intended to lower blood pressure and is best used in combination
with other antihypertensives
b. This drug is not intended for long term use
c. The patient must limit his/her fiber intake
d. Advise patient to change positions slowly to limit the risk of
orthostatic hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER b. This drug is not intended for
long term use
When giving digoxin (Lanoxin) to a patient, the health care provider notices
various
,signs and symptoms of an overdose. The health care provider knows to give which
of the
following to reverse digoxin toxicity
a. Naloxone
b. Vitamin K
c. Digibind
d. Fluemanzil - CORRECT ANSWER c. Digibind
While providing an Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, the patient
asks
what the action of the drug is. As a health care provider, you explain that the
action of
an ACE inhibitor is
a. To lower blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I
to vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
b. To inhibit reabsorption of sodium back into the body, ultimately increasing
urine output and lowering blood pressure
c. To decrease heart rate and blood pressure by competing with Beta1 and Beta2
receptors in the heart and lungs
d. To lower blood glucose by stimulating the release of insulin - CORRECT
ANSWER a. To lower blood pressure by blocking the conversion of angiotensin I
to vasoconstrictor angiotensin II
Which of the following types of insulin is "long-acting"?
a. Lispro (Humalog)
b. NPH (Humulin N)
,c. Regular insulin (Humulin R)
d. Glargine (Lantus) - CORRECT ANSWER d. Glargine (Lantus)
1. What is the therapeutic use of metformin?
A. Lower blood pressure.
B. To diminish seizure activity.
C. The maintenance of a person's blood glucose.
D. Increase heart rate and decrease gastrointestinal secretions. - CORRECT
ANSWER C. The maintenance of a person's blood glucose.
1. What is the correct definition for absorption of a drug?
A. Movement of drug from site of administration to various tissues of the body.
B. Describes the absorption, distribution, metabolism & excretion of drugs.
C. These types of drugs can be taken over the counter.
D. This addresses how various drugs affect different forms of the body - CORRECT
ANSWER A. Movement of drug from site of administration to various tissues of
the body
2. What do you assess for in a patient who is on Valproate? Select all that apply.
A. Suicidal thoughts
B. Monitor for seizures.
C. Bipolar disorder.
D. Migraines.
E. Anorexia - CORRECT ANSWER A. Suicidal thoughts
B. Monitor for seizures. C. Bipolar disorder.
, D. Migraines.
What is true about food and drug precautions? Select all that apply.
A. You must limit certain types of food or concurrent administration of certain
types of drugs.
B. Certain combinations of food and drugs can cause adverse reactions. C.
Precautions may require limiting certain types of food or concurring drugs rather
than restricting the drug itself.
D. When one drug changes the way, another drug affects that drug. - CORRECT
ANSWER A. You must limit certain types of food or concurrent administration of
certain types of drugs.
B. Certain combinations of food and drugs can cause adverse reactions. C.
Precautions may require limiting certain types of food or concurring drugs rather
than restricting the drug itself.
1. ACE Inhibitors are used in the treatment of all EXCEPT:
a. Hypertension
b. Heart Failure
c. Hypotension
d. Diabetic nephropathy - CORRECT ANSWER c. Hypotension
2. Which of the following is used to treat migraine headaches?
a. Beta-blockers
b. Cholinesterase Inhibitors
c. ACE inhibitors
d. Anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) - CORRECT ANSWER a. Beta-blockers
