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Pharmacology ATI Question Exam 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which action should the nurse take before administering digoxin to a patient?
a) Check respiratory rate
✔✔b) Assess apical pulse for one full minute
c) Monitor blood glucose
d) Evaluate pupil response
What is a common side effect of opioid analgesics like morphine?
a) Hypertension
✔✔b) Constipation
c) Increased urination
d) Dry mouth
A nurse is teaching a patient about a new prescription for furosemide. Which of the following should the nurse include?
a) Avoid potassium-rich foods 1 / 3
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✔✔b) Rise slowly to prevent dizziness
c) Expect swelling in the legs
d) Take the medication at bedtime
Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor in a patient receiving warfarin?
a) Hemoglobin
b) Platelets
✔✔c) INR
d) BUN
A patient receiving a beta-blocker should be monitored for which adverse effect?
a) Tachycardia
✔✔b) Bradycardia
c) Insomnia
d) Polyuria
What should the nurse teach a patient prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual tablets?
a) Swallow the tablet with water 2 / 3
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b) Use only once daily
✔✔c) Place under the tongue and allow it to dissolve
d) Take with food
Which of the following findings indicates a potential allergic reaction to a medication?
a) Headache
b) Nausea
✔✔c) Urticaria (hives)
d) Drowsiness
Which instruction is most important for a patient starting an antibiotic therapy?✔✔a) Complete the full course of medication
b) Stop if symptoms improve
c) Avoid all dairy products
d) Increase sugar intake
What is an expected therapeutic effect of albuterol in a patient with asthma?
a) Decrease in heart rate
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