NR 293 EXAM 2 -PHARMACOLOGY FOR NURSING
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ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
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Question 1
A patient is taking two prescription medications that both cause bradycardia. The nurse
should monitor the patient for which type of effect?
A. An increased therapeutic effect
B. An increased adverse effect
C. A reduced therapeutic effect
D. A reduced adverse effect
CORRECT ANSWER
B. An increased adverse effect
Question 2
Which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug interaction?
A. A toddler who is prescribed two antibiotics for a serious infection
B. An adolescent who takes over-the-counter medications for menstrual cramping
C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
D. An older adult who takes two prescription medications and a dietary supplement for
anxiety
CORRECT ANSWER
C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
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, Question 3
The nurse cares for a patient who is taking a calcium channel blocker for hypertension. The
nurse should be most concerned if the patient makes which statement?
A. "I take my medication with a glass of water."
B. "I eat foods high in fiber to prevent constipation."
C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
D. "I avoid foods such as broccoli and cabbage."
CORRECT ANSWER
C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
Question 4
A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken on an empty stomach. Which statement
should the nurse include when providing patient teaching?
A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
B. "Take the medication with a small glass of water."
C. "Take the medication before going to bed at night."
D. "Take the medication 1 hour after a meal."
CORRECT ANSWER
A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
Question 5
Which patient does the nurse identify as being at highest risk for the development of an
adverse drug reaction?
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|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
A patient is taking two prescription medications that both cause bradycardia. The nurse
should monitor the patient for which type of effect?
A. An increased therapeutic effect
B. An increased adverse effect
C. A reduced therapeutic effect
D. A reduced adverse effect
CORRECT ANSWER
B. An increased adverse effect
Question 2
Which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug interaction?
A. A toddler who is prescribed two antibiotics for a serious infection
B. An adolescent who takes over-the-counter medications for menstrual cramping
C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
D. An older adult who takes two prescription medications and a dietary supplement for
anxiety
CORRECT ANSWER
C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
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, Question 3
The nurse cares for a patient who is taking a calcium channel blocker for hypertension. The
nurse should be most concerned if the patient makes which statement?
A. "I take my medication with a glass of water."
B. "I eat foods high in fiber to prevent constipation."
C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
D. "I avoid foods such as broccoli and cabbage."
CORRECT ANSWER
C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
Question 4
A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken on an empty stomach. Which statement
should the nurse include when providing patient teaching?
A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
B. "Take the medication with a small glass of water."
C. "Take the medication before going to bed at night."
D. "Take the medication 1 hour after a meal."
CORRECT ANSWER
A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
Question 5
Which patient does the nurse identify as being at highest risk for the development of an
adverse drug reaction?
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