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ATI Pharmacology Proctor Final Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which action should a nurse take before administering digoxin to a client with heart failure?
a) Administer without delay regardless of pulse
✔✔b) Check the client’s apical pulse for one full minute
c) Give after a high-protein meal
d) Administer if systolic BP is above 100 mmHg
What is an expected adverse effect of furosemide?
a) Hyperkalemia
b) Bradycardia
✔✔c) Hypokalemia
d) Hypertension
Which instruction should be given to a client taking nitroglycerin sublingually?
a) Swallow the tablet with water
b) Take it after meals 1 / 4
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✔✔c) Place the tablet under the tongue and let it dissolve
d) Chew the tablet completely
What should a nurse monitor in a client receiving morphine IV for pain?
a) Blood glucose
✔✔b) Respiratory rate
c) Weight
d) Capillary refill
Which finding indicates a client is experiencing phenytoin toxicity?
a) Sweating and chills
✔✔b) Nystagmus and ataxia
c) Muscle cramping
d) Blurred peripheral vision
What dietary advice should a nurse give a client taking warfarin?
a) Increase iron-rich foods
b) Avoid protein 2 / 4
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✔✔c) Maintain consistent intake of vitamin K
d) Avoid all dairy products
What is an early indication of lithium toxicity?
a) Tachycardia
✔✔b) Fine hand tremors
c) Hypertension
d) Increased energy
What lab value should be monitored for a client taking gentamicin?
a) Platelet count
✔✔b) Creatinine
c) Hematocrit
d) Glucose level
Which medication can increase the risk of tendon rupture in older adults?
a) Amoxicillin
✔✔b) Ciprofloxacin 3 / 4
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c) Doxycycline
d) Cephalexin
What client statement indicates understanding of how to use an albuterol inhaler?✔✔a) “I will shake the inhaler well before using it.”
- “I’ll take it with food every morning.”
- “I should rinse my mouth before use.”
- “I’ll take two puffs right before bed every night.”
What is a priority action when administering insulin aspart?✔✔a) Ensure the client eats immediately after administration
b) Shake the vial before use
c) Mix it with long-acting insulin
d) Administer it at bedtime
Which of the following is a serious side effect of clozapine?
a) Insomnia
b) Hypotension
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