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ATI NURS 180 Pharmacology Final Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 71 questions. It is written for nursing students preparing for this course exam and for NCLEX-style review. Every question has its own page showing the full stem, all answer options, the correct answer, and a written rationale explaining why each option is right or wrong.
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Start Practice ExamA client is receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) while admitted in the inpatient setting. Which of the following conditions can occur if the nurse abruptly stops TPN?
The nurse is caring for an 18-year-old client who has recently been prescribed montelukast. Which statement made by the client indicates understanding of the newly prescribed medication?
A client is taking pyridostigmine for muscle weakness associated with myasthenia gravis. The nurse educates the client on which possible cholinergic side effects associated with this medication? (Sele
The nurse is caring for a client currently taking oxymetazoline. Which of the following statements should the nurse include regarding oxymetazoline?
A client newly prescribed niacin (Nicotinic Acid) presents to the healthcare setting with complaints of flushing following doses. Which of the following medications would the nurse anticipate being ad
A client is prescribed antibiotics while pending the results of their wound culture. The nurse understands this method of medication therapy is known as:
A client diagnosed with strep throat requires antibiotics for treatment. With an allergy to penicillin, the nurse understands which medication should be avoided due to cross-sensitivity with penicilli
A nurse reads in a drug information guide that PO morphine has a high first-pass effect. Which of the following would the nurse expect?
A nurse is assessing a client who is lethargic, diaphoretic, and difficult to arouse. The client's blood sugar result was 40 mg/dL. The nurse anticipates which of the following to be administered?
A client diagnosed with trichomoniasis is prescribed metronidazole (Flagyl). The nurse should instruct the client to avoid which contraindication associated with this medication?
A client's severe asthma has necessitated the use of a long-acting beta2-agonist (LABA). Which of the client's statements suggests a need for further education?
The nurse is preparing to administer digoxin (Lanoxin) to a client experiencing atrial fibrillation. Which of the following electrolyte imbalances would the nurse assess to reduce the incidence of tox
A client taking a newly prescribed Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor (MAOI) is receiving education on foods that contain tyramine. Which of the following foods below should be excluded from the client's die
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking phenytoin (Dilantin). The nurse understands that which of the following is a long-term adverse effect of this medication?
A client frequently takes diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to alleviate his upper respiratory symptoms associated with allergies. Which of the following mechanisms of action applies to diphenhydramine (Bena
A client presents to the healthcare setting with a diagnosis of chronic liver failure. The nurse understands this will affect which step of pharmacokinetics?
A client presents to the healthcare setting with a diagnosis of emphysema. Which of the following medications below would be contraindicated with the client's allergy to soybeans?
The nurse is caring for a client currently taking a combination birth control pill for contraception prevention. Which adverse effect would the nurse closely monitor for associated with this medicatio
The nurse is administering an estrogen blocker to a client diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. Which of the following side effects will the nurse caution the client regarding?
A client has been taking propylthiouracil (PTU) for 8 weeks. Which statement by the client would indicate the drug is having its desired effects? (Select all that apply).
A client recently diagnosed with Iron deficiency Anemia is prescribed Ferrous Sulfate daily. Which of the following statements below is true regarding iron therapy?
The nurse is caring for a patient who is currently receiving oxytocin (Pitocin). What will the nurse anticipate as an expected outcome of this medication?
A nurse is caring for a client who is currently 34-weeks gestation. Which of the following medications would be avoided due to its category X classification?
A diabetic client who is currently taking metformin is ordered a computerized tomography (CT) scan with contrast. The nurse understands that the client's metformin should be discontinued how many hour
A client who suffers from hypertension and headaches is prescribed propranolol. The nurse would educate the client on which side effects associated with this medication?