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Pharm 2 Exam 1 ATI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary action of an anticholinergic drug?
a) Increases secretions
✔✔b) Decreases involuntary muscle movements and secretions
c) Promotes urination
d) Lowers blood pressure
Which of the following should the nurse monitor when a patient is taking a loop diuretic?
a) Blood glucose
b) Liver enzymes
✔✔c) Potassium levels
d) Platelet count
What is a common side effect of opioids like morphine?
a) Diarrhea
✔✔b) Constipation 1 / 4
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c) Weight loss
d) Skin rash
Which lab value should be monitored when a patient is on warfarin therapy?
a) BUN
b) Creatinine
✔✔c) INR
d) Hemoglobin A1C
What instruction should a nurse give when administering nitroglycerin sublingually?✔✔a) Place under the tongue and let it dissolve completely
b) Swallow with a full glass of water
c) Chew before swallowing
d) Mix with juice
Which adverse effect is most associated with aminoglycoside antibiotics like gentamicin?
a) Diarrhea
✔✔b) Ototoxicity 2 / 4
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c) Photosensitivity
d) Hyperkalemia
What is a priority nursing assessment for a patient receiving digoxin?✔✔a) Apical heart rate
b) Respiratory rate
c) Blood glucose
d) Skin integrity
A patient taking albuterol may experience which of the following side effects?✔✔a) Tachycardia
b) Bradycardia
c) Hypothermia
d) Sedation
Which action is appropriate before administering insulin lispro?
a) Give immediately after a meal
✔✔b) Ensure the patient’s meal tray is ready 3 / 4
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c) Mix with long-acting insulin in the same syringe
d) Administer at bedtime
What is a sign of lithium toxicity?
a) Weight gain
✔✔b) Tremors and confusion
c) Dry mouth
d) Increased appetite
What should be avoided when taking tetracycline antibiotics?✔✔a) Dairy products
b) Fruit juice
c) Leafy greens
d) Caffeinated drinks
Which medication is used as an antidote for acetaminophen overdose?✔✔a) Acetylcysteine
b) Naloxone
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