ATI Advanced Pharmacology Final Proctored Exam Practice Questions

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• Magnesium.
• Chloride.
• Calcium.
• Hydrogen.

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• 45 minutes.
• 10 minutes.
• 30 minutes.
• 60 minutes.

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• Ask the patient what time of day the medication is taken.
• Recommend asking the provider about weekly dosage.
• Counsel the patient to take the medication at bedtime.
• Suggest that the patient request a lower dose.

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• Increased jugular venous pressure.
• Liver enlargement.
• Increased pulse rate.
• Increased crackles in lung fields.

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• Constipation related to dopaminergic effects.
• Risk for injuries related to CVS effects and PVD.
• Risk for injury related to CVS effects and incidence of orthostatic hypotension.
• Diarrhea related to dopaminergic effects.

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• 30 gtt/min.
• 33 gtt/min.
• 31 gtt/min.
• 32 gtt/min.

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• Itching and rash.
• Hypertension and tachycardia.
• Nausea and diarrhea.
• Headache and dizziness.

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• Auricle.
• Syncytia.
• Bundle of His.
• Septum.

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• Reassure the client that this is nothing to worry about and will diminish over time.
• Tell the patient to stop taking the drug immediately as this is a serious side effect of the drug.
• Schedule an appointment with the provider to discuss changing to an ARB.
• Instruct the patient to go to the emergency room immediately as this is a hypersensitivity reaction.

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• Coagulation studies.
• Serum electrolytes.
• Renal function tests.
• Blood glucose.

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• COPD.
• Bronchiectasis.
• Emphysema.
• Consumption.

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• Myasthenia gravis.
• Cerebral palsy.
• Multiple sclerosis.
• Muscle spasm.

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• Ineffective health maintenance.
• Noncompliance.
• Acute confusion.
• Risk-prone health behavior.

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• Deoxygenated blood from the lungs enters the left atrium through the pulmonary artery.
• Deoxygenated blood from the lungs enters the right atrium through the pulmonary artery.
• Oxygenated blood from the lungs enters the right atrium through the pulmonary veins.
• Oxygenated blood from the lungs enters the left atrium through the pulmonary veins.

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• Calcium and magnesium.
• Potassium and chloride.
• Potassium and magnesium.
• Sodium and calcium.

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• Relief of moderate acute pain.
• Relief of minor pain.
• Analgesia during sleep.
• Analgesia during anesthesia.

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• Administer a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
• Put side rails up and place bed in the lowest position.
• Encourage fluids.
• Create a restful dark environment.

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• Exhibit ability to provide self-care.
• Show improved memory for recent events.
• Receive appropriate assistance for care needs.
• Demonstrate improved cognitive function.

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• The heart muscle cannot pump effectively, causing a backup of blood.
• Increased protein leads to reduced oncotic pressure and inability to pull the fluid into the system.
• The hydrostatic pressure pushing fluids out of the capillary is lower than the oncotic pressure.
• The decrease in venous pressure from the backup of blood increases hydrostatic pressure.

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• Maintain narcan on standby.
• Notify the healthcare provider of any patient receiving this drug.
• Evaluate patient for PT for 2.5.
• Establish safety precautions.