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RN Pharmacology 2023 September

RN Nursing Exam(s) 68 Questions 🔒 Premium Content

This is an RN ATI Pharmacology practice exam that tests your knowledge of medication actions, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, and nursing interventions in alignment with ATI testing standards.

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Q1: A nurse administers the wrong dose of medication to a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse implement first?

A. Complete an occurrence report.
B. Monitor the client's condition.
C. Inform the nursing manager.
D. Notify the client's provider.
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Q2: A nurse is caring for a client and preparing to complete a medication reconciliation. Which of the following actions should the nurse complete first?

A. Compare preadmission medications to current medications.
B. Address any discrepancies between current medications and new prescriptions.
C. Document the updated list and send it to the pharmacy.
D. Compile a list of all medications the client is currently taking.
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Q3: A nurse is providing teaching to a client who is receiving intermittent parenteral potassium chloride. Which of the following conditions should the nurse recognize as an indication for this medication?

A. Kidney transplant
B. Endocarditis
C. Seizures
D. Arrythmia
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Q4: A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for phenytoin extended-release capsules. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. "Take the medication with an antacid if you have gastric distress."
B. "Discontinue the medication if you experience a seizure."
C. "Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to brush your teeth."
D. "Dissolve the capsules in water prior to taking the medication."
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Q5: A nurse is preparing to administer IV adenosine to a client. Which of the following effects should the nurse anticipate?

A. A period of asystole
B. Increased heartrate
C. Conversion of atrial fibrillation
D. Loss of consciousness
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Total Questions: 68 practice questions
Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
Domain: RN ATI Pharmacology
Last Updated: Dec 09, 2025
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