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ATI CAPSTONE PHARMACOLOGY ASSESSMENT 1 & 2 TEST GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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ESTUDYATI CAPSTONE PHARMACOLOGY ASSESSMENT 1 & 2
TEST GUIDE WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1. A nurse is caring for a patient receiving morphine. What should the nurse check first?
a) Heart rate
b) Respiratory rate
c) Blood pressure
d) Temperature
Answer: b) Respiratory rate
Rationale: Morphine can cause respiratory depression, so the nurse should prioritize checking
the patient's respiratory rate.
2. A nurse is assessing a patient who has used beclomethasone for two weeks to treat
asthma. What is the most important finding to report to the doctor?
a) Increased coughing
b) Bronchospasms
c) Headache
d) Weight gain
Answer: b) Bronchospasms
Rationale: Bronchospasms can indicate a serious reaction to the medication, and should be
reported to the provider immediately.
3. A nurse is caring for a patient with a prescription for terazosin. What condition is this
medication used to treat?
a) Hypertension
b) Asthma
c) Diabetes
d) Infection
Answer: a) Hypertension
Rationale: Terazosin is commonly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
4. A nurse is teaching a patient with a new prescription for beclomethasone and albuterol
inhalers. What should the nurse advise the patient to do?
a) Use the albuterol inhaler before beclomethasone
b) Rinse the mouth with water after using the inhaler
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c) Avoid using both inhalers together
d) Take beclomethasone first, then albuterol
Answer: b) Rinse the mouth with water after using the inhaler
Rationale: Gargling after using beclomethasone helps to prevent oral thrush, a common side
effect.
5. A nurse is preparing to administer topotecan IV. Which medication should the nurse
prepare to prevent side effects?
a) Ibuprofen
b) Granisetron
c) Aspirin
d) Diphenhydramine
Answer: b) Granisetron
Rationale: Granisetron is an antiemetic used to prevent nausea and vomiting in patients
receiving chemotherapy.
6. A nurse is teaching a staff group about the side effects of medications. Which of the
following should be discussed as common anticholinergic side effects?
a) Blurred vision, constipation, tachycardia
b) Drowsiness, dry mouth, weight gain
c) Hypotension, dizziness, headache
d) Nausea, vomiting, headache
Answer: a) Blurred vision, constipation, tachycardia
Rationale: Anticholinergic drugs can cause blurred vision, constipation, and increased heart
rate.
7. A nurse is teaching a patient who has a new prescription for guaifenesin. What does
guaifenesin do?
a) Increases cough production
b) Decreases cough production
c) Relieves pain
d) Reduces fever
Answer: a) Increases cough production
Rationale: Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps to thin mucus, making it easier to cough up.
8. A nurse is preparing to administer verapamil to a patient who is two days post-myocardial
infarction. What should the nurse monitor for to evaluate the effectiveness of the
medication?
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a) Decreased blood pressure
b) Decreased anginal pain
c) Increased heart rate
d) Increased blood pressure
Answer: b) Decreased anginal pain
Rationale: Verapamil is used to treat chest pain (angina) by reducing the heart’s workload.
9. A nurse is teaching a patient with a new prescription for levothyroxine. Which statement
indicates the patient understands the teaching?
a) “I can stop taking the medication once I feel better.”
b) “I will take this medication at night before bed.”
c) “I might not notice the full effect for several weeks.”
d) “I should take this medication with food.”
Answer: c) “I might not notice the full effect for several weeks.”
Rationale: Levothyroxine may take several weeks to show full effects, and should be taken on
an empty stomach for best absorption.
10. A nurse is assessing a patient with heart failure who is taking digoxin. Which symptom
should the nurse monitor for as a sign of digoxin toxicity?
a) Nausea and vomiting
b) Increased energy
c) Weight loss
d) Swelling in legs
Answer: a) Nausea and vomiting
Rationale: Nausea, vomiting, and blurred vision are signs of digoxin toxicity.
11. A nurse is teaching a patient with a prescription for oral metronidazole. What should the
nurse emphasize?
a) “You can take this medication with alcohol.”
b) “Report any rashes to your provider right away.”
c) “This medication should be taken with food.”
d) “This medication is safe for use in pregnancy.”
Answer: b) “Report any rashes to your provider right away.”
Rationale: Metronidazole can cause severe reactions, like Stevens-Johnson syndrome,
especially if a rash appears.
12. A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a patient who has a new prescription for
codeine for cough suppression. What is the priority instruction?
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