ATI Pharmacology Proctored Exam Practice Test 2026-2027 and Free Sample Questions

A nurse is caring for a client receiving morphine for postoperative pain. Which adverse effect should the nurse monitor for as the priority?

A nurse is teaching a client who is starting warfarin. Which statement by the client indicates a need for further teaching?

A nurse is caring for a client who started lisinopril. Which finding should the nurse report to the provider immediately?

A nurse is teaching a client with hypertension about metoprolol. Which instruction should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a client receiving gentamicin. Which assessment finding indicates a potential adverse effect of this drug class?

A nurse is teaching a client who is taking long term prednisone. Which instruction should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a client taking furosemide. Which laboratory value should the nurse monitor closely for an adverse effect?

A nurse is teaching a client about regular insulin. The nurse explains that the onset of regular insulin given subcutaneously is approximately which time frame?

A nurse is caring for a client taking digoxin who reports nausea, visual disturbances with yellow halos, and anorexia. Which action should the nurse take first?

A nurse is teaching a client about atorvastatin. Which symptom should the nurse instruct the client to report immediately?

A nurse is teaching a client taking phenytoin for seizure control. Which instruction should the nurse include?

A nurse is teaching a client about the use of an albuterol inhaler. Which expected effect should the nurse explain to the client?

A nurse is administering intravenous vancomycin and notices the client develops flushing, redness of the upper body, and itching during a rapid infusion. Which action should the nurse take?

A nurse is preparing to administer subcutaneous heparin. Which technique should the nurse use?

A nurse is teaching a client starting an antidepressant in the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor class. Which adverse effect should the nurse instruct the client to expect early in therapy?

A nurse is teaching a client about sublingual nitroglycerin for angina. Which instruction should the nurse include?

A nurse is caring for a client taking metformin for type 2 diabetes. Which rare but serious adverse effect should the nurse monitor for?

A nurse is preparing to administer an oral potassium chloride supplement. Which instruction should the nurse give the client?

A nurse finds a client who received an opioid with a respiratory rate of 6 breaths per minute and pinpoint pupils. Which medication should the nurse anticipate administering?