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ATI PN Pharmacology 2020 Proctored Exam is a nursing-school practice exam with 61 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 nurse is reviewing the medication history of a client who reports urinary retention.The nurse should recognize that which of the following medications can cause this adverse reaction?
A nurse is caring for a client who started taking amitriptyline 6 days ago.The client reports that the medication is not helping.Which of the following responses should the nurse make?
A nurse is talking with a client who has been taking levothyroxine to treat hypothyroidism.The nurse should instruct the client to avoid taking which of the following over-the-counter medications with
A nurse is caring for a client who has been taking epoetin alfa for 3 months.Which of the following laboratory tests should the nurse monitor to determine the effectiveness of the medication?
A nurse is assisting in the care of a client who is receiving morphine via a continuous epidural infusion.Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
A nurse is reviewing the medication list of a client who has a new prescription for tetracycline.The nurse should instruct the client to take which of the following medications 3 hr before or after ta
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the iPLEDGE program with a female client who has a new prescription for isotretinoin.The nurse should tell the client that which of the following is a requirement
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving acetaminophen for mild pain.The nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse effects of this medication?
A nurse is preparing to administer enoxaparin subcutaneously to a client using a prefilled syringe. The nurse should plan to use which of the following techniques when administering this medication?
A nurse who is preparing to administer medications to a client is unfamiliar with a medication that the client takes at home.Which of the following resources should the nurse consult?
A nurse is preparing to administer a levothyroxine 50 mcg tablet PO to a client who is receiving an enteral feeding through an NG tube. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has been taking diazepam several times per day but recently ran out of the medication.Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a manif
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client.For which of the following findings should the nurse withhold the medication?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is taking aspirin.Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
A nurse is preparing to administer an enteric-coated oral medication to a client who is having difficulty swallowing.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has taken an overdose of oxycodone.Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
A nurse is planning to administer medications to a client who has trigeminal neuralgia.Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to manage the client's pain?
A nurse is obtaining a medication history from a client who has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and reports taking several herbal supplements daily. The nurse should identify that SLE is a contrain
A nurse is collecting data from a client who received diphenhydramine 1 hr ago after developing an allergic reaction to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.Which of the following statements by the client sh
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for fexofenadine tablets to treat seasonal allergies.Which of the following information should the nurse include?
A nurse is administering the first dose of ramipril to a client who has hypertension.The client reports feeling dizzy and lightheaded.Which of the following should the nurse administer?
A nurse is collecting data from a client following his first dose of captopril.The client's blood pressure is 88/60 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A nurse is preparing to mix NPH insulin and regular insulin for administration.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving treatment for chronic alcohol use disorder.Which of the following medications should the nurse plan to administer to assist the client in maintaining ab
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about the varicella vaccine with the guardian of a toddler.Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?