ATI EXAM PREDICTIONS COMPILING
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Contrindications for Celecoxib - ANSWER Allergy to sulfonamides
Adverse reaction to MMR vaccine - ANSWER rash, deafness, joint pain, stiffness,
brain damage
Priority findings for simvastaton - ANSWER Hepatoxicity, myopathy
Interactions with Levothyroxine - ANSWER Calcium, Iron, Antiseizure,
antidepressants
Need for ondansetron - ANSWER Antivomit due to chemo or radiation
Adverse effects of lithium - ANSWER Tremors, N/V, weight gain, thirst, diarrhea
Therapeutic effects of sumatriptan - ANSWER Migraine relief
Ciprofloxacin - ANSWER antibiotic; UTI
Adverse effects of phenytoin - ANSWER Sedation, skin rash, hypotension
Lab value to monitor with aminoglycosides - ANSWER WBC 5,000-10,000
Captopril - ANSWER High blood pressure medication
When to withhold clonidine - ANSWER If a rash develops; Na values 136-145
What reverses the effects of heparin? - ANSWER protamine sulfate
Epoetin alfa (therapeutic use) - ANSWER treatment of anemia; red blood cells
increased
Digoxin - ANSWER Used for CHF, Adverse effects: Dizziness, fainting
, Adverse effects of albuterol - ANSWER Shakiness, racing pulse, SOB, tightness
in chest
Hypoglycemia symptoms - ANSWER hunger, fatigue, weakness, sweating,
headache, dizziness, low bp, cold or clammy skin
Enoxaparin - ANSWER treats pulmonary embolism; monitor RBC
Insoniazid - ANSWER Medication for TB
Adverse effects of streptomycin - ANSWER N/V, weakness, hearing loss
Indication for lithium carbonate toxicity - ANSWER Diarrhea, vomiting, tremors
Furosemide - ANSWER Treats edema related to heart failure
Allopurinol - ANSWER Urine levels 2.4-6 Males, 3.4-7 Females
Duodenal ulcer care - ANSWER Use antacids and antibiotics
Verapamil - ANSWER calcium channel blocker, treats HTN, cardiac dysthymias
Acetaminophen overdose - ANSWER use acetylcysteine
Therapeutic effects of glipizide - ANSWER Improves blood sugar levels
instilling ear drops - ANSWER side-laying, place cotton ball gently in ear, wait 5
minutes on each side
Enteric coated ferrous sulfate - ANSWER Increased energy, hemoglobin of 2 g/dL
adversion therapy - ANSWER Associating undesirable habit with an unpleasant
effect
Haloperidol - ANSWER Antipsychotic; Adverse effects: N/V, diarrhea, headache
Spironolactone (Aldactone) adverse effects - ANSWER hyperkalemia, sexual
dysfunctions, dry skin
Montelukast (Singulair) - ANSWER use for asthma
,Ramipril adverse effects - ANSWER Cough, hypotension, diarrhea, fatigue, and
nausea
TB skin test - ANSWER Positive test: 5-10mm, hardened, palpable, and raised
Sodium lab value - ANSWER 135-145 mEq/L
RBC lab value - ANSWER Males: 4.6 - 6.0million
Females: 4 to 5million
WBC lab value - ANSWER 5,000-10,000/mm3
HgB lab value - ANSWER Males: 14-18
Females: 12-16
Platelets lab value - ANSWER 150,000-450,000 mm3
BUN lab values - ANSWER 10-20 mg/dL
Hct lab values - ANSWER Males: 42-52%
Females: 37-47%
Bilirubin labs - ANSWER 0-1 mg/dL
Urine acid lab values - ANSWER 4.6-8
Creatinine lab values - ANSWER Males: 0.6-1.2
Females: 0.5-1.1
stomach acid level - ANSWER 1.5-2.5
Urine Specific Gravity - ANSWER 1.010-1.030
Salicylism manifestations. (ASPARIN) - ANSWER tinnitus, sweating, n/v,
diarrhea, tachycardia, headache
Contraindications for furosemide - ANSWER Anuria, CAD, DM, Digoxin,
Lithium, NSAIDs
, Verapamil teaching - ANSWER Can increase hyperkalemia; get up slowly due to
orthostatic hypotension risk
Lisinopril and spironolactone adverse effect - ANSWER hyperkalemia
Gentamicin labs to monitor - ANSWER BUN 10-20
Creatinine 0.5-1.2
Enoxaparin - ANSWER Monitor for bleeding, increased heart rate, decreased
blood pressure, bruising; avoid aspirin
NG tube - ANSWER Sublingual meds are not allowed through NG tube
immunosuppressant meds - ANSWER Increase the risk of infections
Insulin mixing - ANSWER clear must be drawn first; use total units when drawing
Ciproflaxacin teaching - ANSWER Report swelling at Achilles tendon area. Stop
meds and avoid exercise until inflammation subsides. Avoid sun exposure.
Ferrous Sulfate - ANSWER Dilute liquid w/water and drink from a straw, rinse
mouth after swallowing. Avoid caffeine and dairy. Vitamin C increases iron
absorption
Ferrous Sulfate adverse effects - ANSWER nausea
constipation
dark stools
diarrhea
stains teeth (liquid solution)
What o2 equipment has the highest level of O2? - ANSWER Non-rebreather
Signs of depression - ANSWER powerlessness and hopelessness
What types of questions should be asked with someone who has asphagia -
ANSWER Closed ended question
What should you inspect on a patient who is at risk for pressure ulcers - ANSWER
Skin
