ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
1
ST REVIEW SOLUTIONS
A nurse is assessing a client receiving intravenous (IV) therapy. Which of the following
indicates fluid volume excess?
A) Decreased bowel sounds
B) Distended neck veins
C) Weakness in both legs
D) Weak, thready pulse
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ATI RN PHARMACOLOGY PROCTORED EXAM
1ST REVIEW SOLUTIONS
A nurse is assessing a client receiving intravenous (IV) therapy. Which of the following
indicates fluid volume excess?
A) Decreased bowel sounds
B) Distended neck veins
C) Weakness in both legs
D) Weak, thready pulse
Answer: B) Distended neck veins
A client with hyponatremia is receiving a prescribed hypertonic solution. Which sign
indicates that the treatment is working?
A) No Chvostek's sign
B) Improved mental function
C) Reduced nausea and vomiting
D) No cardiac arrhythmias
Answer: B) Improved mental function
A nurse is teaching a client with a new nitroglycerin transdermal patch. Which instruction
should be included?
A) "Stop using the patch if you get a headache."
B) "Apply a new patch if you feel chest pain."
C) "Cover the patch with gauze while showering."
D) "Take off the patch before bedtime."
Answer: D) "Take off the patch before bedtime."
A nurse reviews lab results for a client prescribed sodium polystyrene sulfonate
(Kayexalate) every 6 hours. Which result should be reported to the doctor?
A) Creatinine 0.72 mg/dL
B) Sodium 138 mEq/L
C) Magnesium 2 mEq/L
D) Potassium 5.2 mEq/L
Answer: D) Potassium 5.2 mEq/L
A client with tuberculosis is taking isoniazid and rifampin. Which outcome indicates
adherence to the medication regimen?
A) Negative sputum culture
B) Negative HIV test
C) Positive tuberculosis skin test (PPD test)
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D) Normal liver function test results
Answer: A) Negative sputum culture
A client develops an anaphylactic reaction to an IV medication. After checking the client's
breathing and stopping the infusion, what should the nurse do next?
A) Start an infusion of 0.9% sodium chloride
B) Give diphenhydramine (Benadryl) IM
C) Raise the client's legs
D) Administer epinephrine IM
Answer: D) Administer epinephrine IM
A nurse is caring for a client taking sertraline who wants to start using supplements. Which
supplement should the nurse advise the client to avoid?
A) St. John's Wort
B) Ginger root
C) Black cohosh
D) Coenzyme Q10
Answer: A) St. John's Wort
A client with heart failure has a new prescription for lisinopril. Which adverse effect should
the nurse monitor for?
A) Slow heart rate (Bradycardia)
B) Low potassium levels (Hypokalemia)
C) Ringing in the ears (Tinnitus)
D) Low blood pressure (Hypotension)
Answer: D) Low blood pressure (Hypotension)
A nurse is caring for a client receiving a blood transfusion. The client reports chills, back
pain, and nausea. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Slow down the infusion rate
B) Stop the transfusion immediately
C) Administer acetaminophen
D) Check the client's blood pressure
Answer: B) Stop the transfusion immediately
A client with chronic kidney disease is prescribed a low-protein diet. Which food item
should the nurse advise the client to avoid?
A) White rice
B) Grilled chicken
C) Applesauce
D) Green beans
Answer: B) Grilled chicken
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A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for digoxin. Which of the following
is an early sign of digoxin toxicity?
A) Visual disturbances
B) Low blood pressure
C) Rapid pulse
D) Skin rash
Answer: A) Visual disturbances
A client is receiving a continuous IV infusion of heparin. Which lab test should the nurse
monitor to evaluate the effectiveness of the therapy?
A) Hemoglobin (Hb)
B) Platelet count
C) Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
D) Prothrombin time (PT)
Answer: C) Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
A client has been prescribed furosemide (Lasix) for heart failure. Which of the following
electrolyte imbalances should the nurse monitor for?
A) Hyperkalemia
B) Hypernatremia
C) Hypocalcemia
D) Hypokalemia
Answer: D) Hypokalemia
A nurse is caring for a client with diabetes mellitus who is experiencing blurred vision and
headache. Which of the following should the nurse do first?
A) Check the client's blood glucose level
B) Administer insulin
C) Give the client a snack
D) Notify the healthcare provider
Answer: A) Check the client's blood glucose level
A client with asthma is prescribed albuterol. The nurse should inform the client that a
common side effect of albuterol is:
A) Drowsiness
B) Dry mouth
C) Tremors
D) Weight gain
Answer: C) Tremors
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