ATI Pharmacology Final Exam Questions

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ATI Pharmacology Final Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Which medication should be avoided in patients with a sulfa allergy?

• Lisinopril
• Metformin

✔✔C) Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim

• Atorvastatin

What is the primary concern when administering IV potassium too rapidly?

• Hypertension
• Hyperglycemia

✔✔C) Cardiac arrest

• Liver damage

A patient taking warfarin should be advised to limit intake of which food?

• Dairy products
• Whole grains 1 / 4

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✔✔C) Leafy green vegetables

• Citrus fruits

Which class of medications requires monitoring for "black box" warnings about increased suicide risk?

• Antibiotics
• Antihypertensives

✔✔C) Antidepressants

• Antacids

What is the antidote for acetaminophen overdose?

• Naloxone
• Vitamin K

✔✔C) Acetylcysteine

• Flumazenil

Which medication should be held if a patient's heart rate is below 60 bpm?

• Insulin 2 / 4

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• Furosemide

✔✔C) Metoprolol

• Levothyroxine

What is the most common side effect of opioid analgesics that requires preventive treatment?

• Diarrhea
• Hypertension

✔✔C) Constipation

• Insomnia

Which vaccination is contraindicated in pregnancy?

• Tdap
• Hepatitis B

✔✔C) MMR

• Influenza

A patient taking digoxin should be monitored for which electrolyte imbalance?

• Hyponatremia 3 / 4

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• Hypercalcemia

✔✔C) Hypokalemia

• Hypomagnesemia

What is the mechanism of action of proton pump inhibitors?

• Neutralize stomach acid
• Block H2 receptors

✔✔C) Inhibit the gastric proton pump

• Coat the stomach lining

Which medication requires weekly lab monitoring of white blood cell counts?

• Metformin
• Ibuprofen

✔✔C) Clozapine

• Omeprazole

What is the priority assessment before administering streptokinase?

• Blood glucose level
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