ATI PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE B ACTUAL EXAM
NEWEST VERSION 2024-2025 ACTUAL 70
QUESTION AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
RATED A GRADE.
A nurse administered digoxin immune fab to a client who received the
incorrect dose of digoxin over a period of 3 days. The nurse should
identify that which of the following findings indicates the antidote was
effective?
A. Normal sinus rhythm
B. Digoxin level of 2.5 mg/mL
C. Decrease in blood pressure
D. Potassium level of 3.2 mEq.L✔✔ ANSWER✔✔A. Normal sinus rhythm
A nurse is caring for a client who has hypocalcemia and is receiving
calcium citrate. The nurse should identify that which of the following
findings indicates a therapeutic response to the medication?
A. Positive chvostek's sign
B. Client report of decreased paresthesia
C. Client report of increased thirst
,D. Calcium level of 8.8 mg/dL✔✔ ANSWER✔✔B. Client report of
decreased paresthesia
A nurse is caring for a client who is refusing to take their scheduled
morning furosemide. Which of the following statements should the
nurse make?
A. "By not taking your furosemide, you might retain fluid and develop
swelling."
B. "You can double your dose of furosemide this evening if that would
be better for you"
C. "If you do not take your furosemide, we might get in trouble"
D. "lll go ahead and mix the furosemide into your breakfast ceral"✔✔
ANSWER✔✔A. "By not taking your furosemide, you might retain fluid
and develop swelling."
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has a prescription for
trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. Which of the following instructions
should the nurse include in the teaching?
A. Take the medication with food
B. Expect a fine, red rash as a transient effect
C. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily
D. Store the medication in the refigerator✔✔ ANSWER✔✔C. Drink 8 to
10 glasses of water daily
, A nurse in a clinic is caring for a client who is taking aspirin for the
treatment of arthritis. The nurse should identify which of the following
findings as an indication that the client is beginning to exhibit
salicylism?
A. Gastric distress
B. Oliguria
C. Excessive bruising
D. Tinnitus✔✔ ANSWER✔✔D. Tinnitus
A nurse is caring for a client who has heart failure and a prescription for
enalapril. The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following
findings as an adverse effect of the medication?
A. Bradycardia
B. Hyperkalemia
C. Loss of smell
D. Hypoglycemia✔✔ ANSWER✔✔B. Hyperkalemia
A circulating nurse is planning care for a client who is scheduled for
surgery and has a latex allergy. Which of the following actions should
the nurse include in the plan of care?
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