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Pharmacology ATI Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
What is the primary purpose of administering a beta-blocker to a patient with hypertension?
a) To increase heart rate
b) To dilate peripheral blood vessels
✔✔c) To reduce heart rate and cardiac output
d) To decrease blood glucose levels
Which action should the nurse take first before administering digoxin?
a) Check the blood pressure
✔✔b) Check the apical pulse for one full minute
c) Monitor oxygen saturation
d) Ask the patient if they feel dizzy
A common side effect of opioids like morphine is:
a) Hypertension
✔✔b) Constipation 1 / 4
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c) Diarrhea
d) Insomnia
Why should a patient taking warfarin avoid eating large amounts of spinach?
a) It increases potassium levels
✔✔b) It contains vitamin K which reduces warfarin effectiveness
c) It causes drowsiness
d) It increases absorption of warfarin
Which medication is used as a rescue inhaler during an acute asthma attack?
a) Salmeterol
b) Montelukast
✔✔c) Albuterol
d) Fluticasone
What is the most serious potential adverse effect of an ACE inhibitor like lisinopril?
a) Tinnitus
✔✔b) Angioedema 2 / 4
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c) Diarrhea
d) Drowsiness
Which lab value must be monitored closely when a patient is taking furosemide?
a) Sodium
b) Creatinine
✔✔c) Potassium
d) Calcium
Why should tetracycline antibiotics not be given with dairy products?
a) It increases drug toxicity
b) It causes nausea
✔✔c) It reduces drug absorption
d) It delays drug metabolism
Which symptom would most likely indicate digoxin toxicity?✔✔a) Blurred or yellow vision
b) Sweating 3 / 4
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c) Joint pain
d) Excessive thirst
What is the purpose of using naloxone in an emergency setting?
a) To treat allergic reactions
b) To reduce fever
✔✔c) To reverse opioid overdose
d) To manage seizures
Which insulin has the fastest onset of action?✔✔a) Lispro (Humalog)
b) NPH
c) Glargine
d) Regular insulin
Why should clients be instructed to rinse their mouth after using an inhaled corticosteroid?✔✔a) To prevent oral thrush
b) To reduce dry mouth
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