RN ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2023 Questions And Answers (pdf) - CliffsNotes (2024)

RN ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2023 Questions And Answers Anaphylactic reaction - CORRECT ANSWER Severe allergic reaction to a medication or substance 0.9% sodium chloride - CORRECT ANSWER Isotonic solution used to replace fluids and maintain hydration Diphenhydramine - CORRECT ANSWER Antihistamine used to treat allergic reactions Elevate legs and feet - CORRECT ANSWER Positioning to improve blood flow and reduce swelling Epinephrine - CORRECT ANSWER Emergency medication used to treat severe allergic reactions Sertraline - CORRECT ANSWER Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and anxiety St. John's Wort - CORRECT ANSWER Herbal supplement that can interact with sertraline and decrease its effectiveness Ginger root - CORRECT ANSWER Herbal supplement that does not interact with sertraline Black cohosh - CORRECT ANSWER Herbal supplement that does not interact with sertraline Coenzyme Q10 - CORRECT ANSWER Supplement that does not interact with sertraline Lisinopril - CORRECT ANSWER Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure Bradycardia - CORRECT ANSWER Abnormally slow heart rate Hypokalemia - CORRECT ANSWER Low potassium levels in the blood Tinnitus - CORRECT ANSWER Ringing in the ears Hypotension - CORRECT ANSWER Low blood pressure Heparin - CORRECT ANSWER Anticoagulant medication used to prevent blood clots PPT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) - CORRECT ANSWER Blood test to monitor the effectiveness of heparin therapy Increased pulse rate - CORRECT ANSWER Elevated heart rate Incident report - CORRECT ANSWER Form used to document medication errors or other adverse events Morphine - CORRECT ANSWER Opioid analgesic used to treat severe pain Pruritus - CORRECT ANSWER Itching, often a side effect of morphine Cough - CORRECT ANSWER Common side effect of morphine Tachypnea - CORRECT ANSWER Rapid breathing Digoxin - CORRECT ANSWER Cardiac glycoside used to treat heart failure and atrial fibrillation Apical heart rate - CORRECT ANSWER Heart rate measured at the apex of the heart Medication package - CORRECT ANSWER Container holding the medication Wristband - CORRECT ANSWER Identification band worn by the client Medication administration record - CORRECT ANSWER Document used to record medication administration

Acetaminophen - CORRECT ANSWER Fever reducer and pain reliever Alcohol use disorder - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive alcohol consumption Chronic kidney disease - CORRECT ANSWER Progressive loss of kidney function Hepatitis B vaccine - CORRECT ANSWER Vaccine to prevent hepatitis B infection Diabetes mellitus - CORRECT ANSWER Chronic condition characterized by high blood sugar levels Heart failure - CORRECT ANSWER Condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to meet the body's needs Furosemide - CORRECT ANSWER Loop diuretic used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure Encourage client to dangle legs - CORRECT ANSWER Instruct the client to sit with legs hanging down from a chair Foods low in sodium - CORRECT ANSWER Dietary options with reduced salt content Medication adherence - CORRECT ANSWER The extent to which a client follows prescribed medication instructions Penicillin G - CORRECT ANSWER Antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections Urticaria - CORRECT ANSWER Hives, a common allergic reaction Sublingual nitroglycerin tablets - CORRECT ANSWER Medication used to relieve angina symptoms Discard unused tablets - CORRECT ANSWER Proper disposal of expired or unused medication Take one tablet each morning - CORRECT ANSWER Instructions for daily dosing of sublingual nitroglycerin Keep tablets at room temperature - CORRECT ANSWER Storage instructions for sublingual nitroglycerin Place tablet between cheek and gum - CORRECT ANSWER Administration method for sublingual nitroglycerin Theophylline - CORRECT ANSWER Bronchodilator used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Limit fluid intake - CORRECT ANSWER Restriction of total daily fluid consumption Blood levels - CORRECT ANSWER Measurement of drug concentration in the blood Regular insulin - CORRECT ANSWER Short-acting insulin used to control blood sugar levels NPH insulin - CORRECT ANSWER Intermediate-acting insulin used to control blood sugar levels Inject air into NPH vial - CORRECT ANSWER Step in preparing a mixed insulin dose Inject air into regular insulin vial - CORRECT ANSWER Step in preparing a mixed insulin dose Subcutaneous heparin - CORRECT ANSWER Anticoagulant medication administered under the skin Massage the site after administering the medication - CORRECT ANSWER Incorrect action for subcutaneous heparin administration Use a 21-gauge needle for the injection - CORRECT ANSWER Incorrect needle size for subcutaneous heparin administration Aspirate before injecting the medication - CORRECT ANSWER Incorrect technique for subcutaneous heparin administration

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Insert the needle at least 5 cm from the umbilicus - CORRECT ANSWER Incorrect insertion site for subcutaneous heparin administration Amoxicillin - CORRECT ANSWER Antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections Nausea - CORRECT ANSWER Feeling of sickness or queasiness Cardiac dysrhythmia - CORRECT ANSWER Abnormal heart rhythm Laryngeal edema - CORRECT ANSWER Swelling of the larynx, potentially causing difficulty breathing Insomnia - CORRECT ANSWER Inability to sleep Medication reconciliation - CORRECT ANSWER Process of comparing a client's current medication orders to all of the medications the client has been taking Atorvastatin - CORRECT ANSWER Statins used to lower cholesterol levels BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen) - CORRECT ANSWER Blood test to measure kidney function LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein) - CORRECT ANSWER Bad cholesterol that can contribute to heart disease Morphine IV push - CORRECT ANSWER Rapid administration of morphine directly into the bloodstream Morphine 6 mg IV push every 3 hours PRN acute pain - CORRECT ANSWER Correct transcription of the morphine prescription Cool and edematous IV infusion site - CORRECT ANSWER Signs of infiltration of fluid into the surrounding tissue Apply a warm, moist compress - CORRECT ANSWER Intervention to improve blood flow and reduce swelling at the IV site Clozapine - CORRECT ANSWER Atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia Diarrhea - CORRECT ANSWER Common side effect of clozapine Ringing in the ears - CORRECT ANSWER Tinnitus, a potential side effect of clozapine Fever - CORRECT ANSWER Potential side effect of clozapine Oral contraceptives - CORRECT ANSWER Birth control pills Abdominal pain - CORRECT ANSWER Uncommon side effect of oral contraceptives Up to 1 year - CORRECT ANSWER Time frame for fertility to return after stopping oral contraceptives Some herbal supplements - CORRECT ANSWER Certain natural remedies can decrease the effectiveness of oral contraceptives Pelvic examination - CORRECT ANSWER Physical examination of the reproductive organs Dysphagia - CORRECT ANSWER Difficulty swallowing Tilt the client's head back - CORRECT ANSWER Incorrect positioning for medication administration in a client with dysphagia Mix the medications with a semisolid food - CORRECT ANSWER Incorrect method of medication administration for a client with dysphagia Administer one pill at a time - CORRECT ANSWER Incorrect technique for medication administration in a client with dysphagia Place the medications on the back of the client's tongue - CORRECT ANSWER Incorrect method of medication administration for a client with dysphagia