{"product_id":"actual-pn-ati-pharmacology-proctored-exam-2026-2027","title":"Actual PN ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam 2026\/2027","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-65\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-254\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003ePN ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam-Retake (2026\/2027)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-254\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-254\"\u003ePN ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam (2026\/2027)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-254 citation-end-254\"\u003e tests Practical Nursing (PN\/VN) students on fundamental pharmacology principles, safe administration guidelines, client education, and high-yield drug classifications.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-66\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-253\"\u003eAligned with current \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-253\"\u003eNext Generation NCLEX (NGN)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-253 citation-end-253\"\u003e standards, the assessment emphasizes clinical judgment, recognizing adverse drug reactions (ADRs), verifying lab values before administration, and priority nursing actions.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eHigh-Yield Pharmacology Concepts \u0026amp; Focus Areas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e1. Fundamentals of Safe Administration \u0026amp; Dosage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-67\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePharmacokinetics:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-252 citation-end-252\"\u003eUnderstanding absorption, distribution, metabolism (liver), and excretion (kidneys).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-251 citation-end-251\"\u003eReduced renal clearance in older adults increases the risk of toxicity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-68\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePediatric Dosing:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-250\"\u003eAlways calculated based on weight in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"55\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-250 citation-end-250\"\u003ekilograms (\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\text{kg}\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003e$\\text{kg}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-249\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-249 citation-end-249\"\u003e rather than age alone.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-69\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInfant IM Injection Site:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-248\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-248\"\u003eVastus lateralis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-248 citation-end-248\"\u003e (outer thigh) is preferred for infants under 12 months.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-70\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInsulin Mixing Technique:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-247\"\u003eAlways draw \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-247\"\u003e\"Clear to Cloudy\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-247 citation-end-247\"\u003e (Regular insulin first, then NPH insulin) to prevent contamination.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e2. Cardiovascular \u0026amp; Renal Medications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-71\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFurosemide (Loop Diuretic):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-246 citation-end-246\"\u003eCauses potassium wasting (\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\text{hypokalemia}\" data-index-in-node=\"54\"\u003e$\\text{hypokalemia}$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-245 citation-end-245\"\u003e).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-244 citation-end-244\"\u003ePriority finding to report is muscle weakness or cramps.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Advise increasing potassium-rich foods (e.g., bananas, orange juice). \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-72\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDigoxin (Inotropic Agent):\u003c\/b\u003e Assess apical heart rate for 1 full minute prior to administration (hold if pulse is \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\u0026lt; 60\\text{ bpm}\" data-index-in-node=\"112\"\u003e$\u0026lt; 60\\text{ bpm}$\u003c\/span\u003e in adults). \u003cspan class=\"citation-243\"\u003eSigns of toxicity include nausea, vomiting, bradycardia, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"201\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-243\"\u003eyellow-green visual halos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-243 citation-end-243\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-73\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLisinopril (ACE Inhibitor):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-242\"\u003eKey side effect is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-242\"\u003epersistent dry cough\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-242 citation-end-242\"\u003e due to bradykinin accumulation (report to provider).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"13\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNifedipine \/ Amlodipine (CCB):\u003c\/b\u003e Prioritize monitoring \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"53\"\u003eblood pressure\u003c\/b\u003e prior to administration to avoid acute severe hypotension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e3. Hematology \u0026amp; Anticoagulants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-74\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWarfarin (Coumadin):\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-241\"\u003eMonitor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"29\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-241\"\u003eINR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-241 citation-end-241\"\u003e (target \u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"14\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"2.0–3.0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003e$2.0–3.0$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-240 citation-end-240\"\u003e).\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"15\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-239\"\u003eReversal agent is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-239\"\u003eVitamin K\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-239\"\u003e. Counsel client to maintain consistent Vitamin K dietary intake and avoid herbal supplements like \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"177\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-239\"\u003eGinkgo biloba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-239 citation-end-239\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"16\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-75\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHeparin:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-238\"\u003eMonitor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-238\"\u003eaPTT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-238 citation-end-238\"\u003e levels.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"17\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-237\"\u003eReversal agent is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-237\"\u003eProtamine Sulfate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-237 citation-end-237\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"18\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEnoxaparin (Lovenox):\u003c\/b\u003e Inject subcutaneously into the abdomen (at least 2 inches away from the umbilicus) while pinching a skinfold; \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"132\"\u003edo not aspirate or rub\u003c\/b\u003e the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e4. Antimicrobials \u0026amp; Respiratory Agents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-76\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVancomycin:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-236 citation-end-236\"\u003eRisk of ototoxicity and nephrotoxicity.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"19\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Rapid infusion can cause \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003eRed Man Syndrome\u003c\/b\u003e (flushing\/rash); slow infusion over at least 60 minutes. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIsoniazid (TB Therapy):\u003c\/b\u003e Can cause peripheral neuropathy; co-administer with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"76\"\u003ePyridoxine (Vitamin B6)\u003c\/b\u003e to prevent nerve damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-77\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlbuterol (Bronchodilator):\u003c\/b\u003e Fast-acting rescue inhaler. \u003cspan class=\"citation-235\"\u003eLook for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"65\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-235\"\u003edecreased wheezing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-235 citation-end-235\"\u003e as proof of effectiveness.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"20\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Side effects include tremors and tachycardia. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003ePractical Practice Questions with Rationales\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003eQuestion 1: Anticoagulant Monitoring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching for a client who is prescribed warfarin. Which statement by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA.\u003c\/b\u003e \"I will take a daily Vitamin K supplement to prevent bruising.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eB.\u003c\/b\u003e \"I will use a soft-bristled toothbrush and report any bleeding gums.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eC.\u003c\/b\u003e \"I should stop taking the drug if I develop a mild headache.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eD.\u003c\/b\u003e \"I will increase my intake of green leafy vegetables every week.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-78\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-234\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-234\"\u003eCorrect Answer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-234\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-234 citation-end-234\"\u003eB\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"21\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17,1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRationale:\u003c\/b\u003e Warfarin increases bleeding risk. Using a soft toothbrush minimizes gum trauma. Vitamin K is the antidote for warfarin, so sudden increases or supplementation will decrease drug efficacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"19\"\u003eQuestion 2: Cardiac Glycoside Toxicity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"20\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA client receiving digoxin reports feeling nauseous and states that light fixtures look like they have \"yellow halos\" around them. What is the nurse's priority action?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"21\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA.\u003c\/b\u003e Administer an antacid with the next dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eB.\u003c\/b\u003e Hold the digoxin and notify the charge nurse\/provider immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eC.\u003c\/b\u003e Reassure the client that these are expected transient side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"21,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eD.\u003c\/b\u003e Encourage the client to drink 500 mL of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"22\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-79\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-233\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-233\"\u003eCorrect Answer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-233\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-233 citation-end-233\"\u003eB\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"22\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"22,1\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-80\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-232\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-232\"\u003eRationale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-232\"\u003e Nausea, vomiting, confusion, and visual disturbances (yellow-green halos) are classic signs of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"22,1\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-232\"\u003edigoxin toxicity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-232 citation-end-232\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"23\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The dose must be held, a serum digoxin level drawn, and the provider notified. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"24\"\u003eQuestion 3: Endocrine \/ Corticosteroid Therapy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"25\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"25\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA nurse is caring for a client who is prescribed prednisone for an acute asthma flare-up. Which laboratory finding should the nurse monitor during therapy?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"26\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"26,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA.\u003c\/b\u003e Serum Calcium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"26,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eB.\u003c\/b\u003e Blood Glucose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"26,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eC.\u003c\/b\u003e Serum Sodium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"26,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"26,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eD.\u003c\/b\u003e Platelet Count\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"27\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-81\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-231\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-231\"\u003eCorrect Answer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-231\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,0\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-231 citation-end-231\"\u003eB\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"24\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"27,1\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-82\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-230\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-230\"\u003eRationale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-230\"\u003e Corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone) stimulate gluconeogenesis and decrease insulin sensitivity, leading to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"27,1\" data-index-in-node=\"117\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-230\"\u003ehyperglycemia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-230 citation-end-230\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"25\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Blood glucose must be monitored closely, especially in clients with diabetes. \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"29\"\u003eKey Test-Taking Tips for PN ATI Pharmacology\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"30\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/b\u003e If a question asks for a priority assessment before giving a drug, choose the physiological parameter directly affected by that drug (e.g., hold antihypertensives for systolic \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\text{BP} \u0026lt; 90\\text{ mmHg}\" data-index-in-node=\"190\"\u003e$\\text{BP} \u0026lt; 90\\text{ mmHg}$\u003c\/span\u003e; hold opioids for \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\text{RR} \u0026lt; 10–12\/\\text{min}\" data-index-in-node=\"235\"\u003e$\\text{RR} \u0026lt; 10–12\/\\text{min}$\u003c\/span\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKnow Your Antidotes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-83\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-229 citation-end-229\"\u003eOpioids \u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"26\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\rightarrow\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003e$\\rightarrow$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-228\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-228 citation-end-228\"\u003eNaloxone (Narcan)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"27\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-84\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-227 citation-end-227\"\u003eHeparin \u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"28\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\rightarrow\" data-index-in-node=\"8\"\u003e$\\rightarrow$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-226\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-226 citation-end-226\"\u003eProtamine Sulfate\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"29\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-85\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-225 citation-end-225\"\u003eWarfarin \u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"30\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\rightarrow\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003e$\\rightarrow$\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-224\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-224 citation-end-224\"\u003eVitamin K\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"31\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,3,0\"\u003eAcetaminophen \u003cspan class=\"math-inline\" data-math=\"\\rightarrow\" data-index-in-node=\"14\"\u003e$\\rightarrow$\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,1,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003eAcetylcysteine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"30,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRecognize Drug Suffixes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"30,2,1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,2,1,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_746f334323dd6fe6-86\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-223\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"30,2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-223\"\u003e-pril\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-223 citation-end-223\"\u003e: ACE Inhibitors (cough, hyperkalemia)\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"32\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,2,1,1,0\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"30,2,1,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e-olol\u003c\/code\u003e: Beta Blockers (bradycardia, bronchospasm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,2,1,2,0\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"30,2,1,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e-statin\u003c\/code\u003e: HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (myopathy, liver toxicity)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"30,2,1,3,0\"\u003e\u003ccode data-path-to-node=\"30,2,1,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e-prazole\u003c\/code\u003e: Proton Pump Inhibitors (bone loss risk 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