ATI PHARMACOLOGY LPN
PROCTORED AND PRACTICE EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
A nurse gathering health history on a pt without any known diseases. The pt informs the nurse he
takes Glimepiride. The nurse should question the pt about the presence of what disease? -
Correct answers✔✔type 2 diabetes
stimulates the release of insulin of beta cells - Correct answers✔✔sulfonylureas
An elderly pt is is prescribed Ciproflaxin for the treatment of a UTI. The nurse should inform the
pt of which potentially serious adverse side effects? - Correct answers✔✔tendon rupture
A pt is taking spironolactone for the treatment of hypertension. The nurse notices EKG changes
on the patient's heart monitor. What blood abnormality should the nurse suspect as the cause of
such changes?
hypokalemia
leukocytosis
hyperkalemia
hypocalcemia - Correct answers✔✔hyperkalemia
potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, potentially resulting in cardiac
arrhythmias - Correct answers✔✔spironolactone
,A pt is admitted to the hospital after a severe hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin. Which of the
following classes of antibiotics should the pt avoid in the future?
Tetracyclines
Macrolides
Cephalosporins
Fluroquinolones - Correct answers✔✔Cephalosporins
A nurse is obtaining med history from a pt with GERD. The pt claims to take omeprazole and
warfarin at bedtime. The nurse should be concerned because: - Correct answers✔✔omeprazole
magnifies the effects of coumadin
Diltiazem is used for the treatment of: - Correct answers✔✔arrhythmias/hypertension
A pt has been prescribed nateglinide for the treatment of hyperglycemia. The patient should take
this medication:
Before bedtime
30 min - Correct answers✔✔
A pt diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin. Which of the following can interact
with the effects of warfarin?
Carrots
Ferrous sulfate
Furosemide
Dark leafy green veggies - Correct answers✔✔dark leafy green veggies
, The pt tells the nurse he takes antacids after every meal. What should the nurse tell the pt
regarding antacid administration?
Do not take antacids within 2 hrs of other meds
Do not take more than once per day
Take antacids before meals
Do not take at bedtime - Correct answers✔✔do not take within 2 hrs of other meds
A 64 y/o pt is found unresponsive. After attaching a heart monitor, his EKG reveals ventricular
fibrillation. What drug should the nurse prepare to administer?
Epinephrine
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Atropine - Correct answers✔✔Epinephrine
Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia - Correct answers✔✔Epinephrine
Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure - Correct answers✔✔dobutamine
Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to maintain kidney perfusion -
Correct answers✔✔dopamine
Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia - Correct answers✔✔atropine
PROCTORED AND PRACTICE EXAM
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
A nurse gathering health history on a pt without any known diseases. The pt informs the nurse he
takes Glimepiride. The nurse should question the pt about the presence of what disease? -
Correct answers✔✔type 2 diabetes
stimulates the release of insulin of beta cells - Correct answers✔✔sulfonylureas
An elderly pt is is prescribed Ciproflaxin for the treatment of a UTI. The nurse should inform the
pt of which potentially serious adverse side effects? - Correct answers✔✔tendon rupture
A pt is taking spironolactone for the treatment of hypertension. The nurse notices EKG changes
on the patient's heart monitor. What blood abnormality should the nurse suspect as the cause of
such changes?
hypokalemia
leukocytosis
hyperkalemia
hypocalcemia - Correct answers✔✔hyperkalemia
potassium-sparing diuretic that can cause hyperkalemia, potentially resulting in cardiac
arrhythmias - Correct answers✔✔spironolactone
,A pt is admitted to the hospital after a severe hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin. Which of the
following classes of antibiotics should the pt avoid in the future?
Tetracyclines
Macrolides
Cephalosporins
Fluroquinolones - Correct answers✔✔Cephalosporins
A nurse is obtaining med history from a pt with GERD. The pt claims to take omeprazole and
warfarin at bedtime. The nurse should be concerned because: - Correct answers✔✔omeprazole
magnifies the effects of coumadin
Diltiazem is used for the treatment of: - Correct answers✔✔arrhythmias/hypertension
A pt has been prescribed nateglinide for the treatment of hyperglycemia. The patient should take
this medication:
Before bedtime
30 min - Correct answers✔✔
A pt diagnosed with atrial fibrillation is prescribed warfarin. Which of the following can interact
with the effects of warfarin?
Carrots
Ferrous sulfate
Furosemide
Dark leafy green veggies - Correct answers✔✔dark leafy green veggies
, The pt tells the nurse he takes antacids after every meal. What should the nurse tell the pt
regarding antacid administration?
Do not take antacids within 2 hrs of other meds
Do not take more than once per day
Take antacids before meals
Do not take at bedtime - Correct answers✔✔do not take within 2 hrs of other meds
A 64 y/o pt is found unresponsive. After attaching a heart monitor, his EKG reveals ventricular
fibrillation. What drug should the nurse prepare to administer?
Epinephrine
Dobutamine
Dopamine
Atropine - Correct answers✔✔Epinephrine
Drug used for v-fib, flutter, unstable tachycardia - Correct answers✔✔Epinephrine
Drug used to increase cardiac output in heart failure - Correct answers✔✔dobutamine
Drug used to maintain adequate blood pressure during shock and to maintain kidney perfusion -
Correct answers✔✔dopamine
Drug used for symptomatic bradycardia - Correct answers✔✔atropine
