ATI Pharmacology Practice Exam
The ATI Pharmacology exam tests knowledge of drug classifications, mechanisms of action, side effects, contraindications, and nursing implications for medication administration. Practice questions below are organized by drug class to match how the proctored exam is structured.
ATI Pharmacology Practice Question Sets
Every set below comes from the NursingPlex ATI Pharmacology test bank, with answers and detailed rationales for each question.
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Nursing Care Plans for ATI Pharmacology
Pair the question sets with the matching care plans — assessment cues, nursing diagnoses, goals, interventions and rationales for the conditions this exam tests.
Angina Pectoris (CAD) Care Plan
Chest pain from myocardial ischemia; nitrates, rest, risk-factor teaching and pain-pattern tracking.
Cardiac Arrhythmias & Digitalis Toxicity Care Plan
Rhythm disturbances and drug toxicity; continuous monitoring, electrolyte correction and pulse checks.
Cardiac Catheterization Care Plan
Pre/post procedure care with site bleeding checks, distal pulses, hydration and contrast precautions.
Cardiogenic Shock Care Plan
Pump failure with hypoperfusion; ICU care with inotropes, hemodynamic monitoring and oxygenation.
Congenital Heart Disease Care Plan
Structural defects in infants and children; feeding tolerance, growth, cyanosis and surgical prep.
Addison's Disease Care Plan
Adrenal insufficiency causing hypotension, hyponatremia and fatigue; steroid replacement and crisis prevention.
Cushing's Disease Care Plan
Cortisol excess with fluid retention, fragile skin, hyperglycemia and infection risk.
Diabetes Mellitus (Type 1 & 2) Care Plan
Chronic hyperglycemia care: glucose monitoring, insulin/oral agents, diet, foot care and complication prevention.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis & HHNS Care Plan
Acute hyperglycemic emergencies needing fluids, insulin infusion and potassium replacement.
Eating Disorders (Anorexia & Bulimia) Care Plan
Restrictive or purging behaviors; refeeding safety, electrolyte monitoring and body-image therapy.
Anxiety & Panic Disorders Care Plan
Excess worry or panic episodes; grounding, calm environment, therapy and medication teaching.
Bipolar Disorder Care Plan
Mood cycling between mania and depression; safety, sleep, nutrition and lithium monitoring.
Major Depressive Disorder Care Plan
Persistent low mood and anhedonia; suicide screening, activity scheduling and adherence.
Schizophrenia & Psychosis Care Plan
Hallucinations, delusions and disorganization; reality orientation, safety and antipsychotic teaching.
Substance Use & Withdrawal Care Plan
Dependence and detox care with withdrawal scoring, seizure precautions and relapse prevention.
Stroke (CVA) Care Plan
Ischemic or hemorrhagic brain injury; rapid triage, swallow screen and rehabilitation.
Traumatic Brain Injury & Increased ICP Care Plan
Head injury care with ICP control, neuro checks and stimulation limits.
Spinal Cord Injury Care Plan
Paralysis care including autonomic dysreflexia, bladder/bowel programs and skin protection.
Seizure Disorder & Epilepsy Care Plan
Seizure precautions, airway protection, documentation and anticonvulsant adherence.
Meningitis Care Plan
CNS infection; isolation, neuro monitoring, quiet environment and antibiotics.
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