Pharmacology C Study Pack – Medication Concepts, Drug Classes & Exam Revision

Pharmacology Exam #2
Practice Questions


A patient is taking two prescription medications that both cause bradycardia. The nurse should
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monitor the patient for which type of effect?
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A. An increased therapeutic effect
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B. An increased adverse effect
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C. A reduced therapeutic effect
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D. A reduced adverse effect - CORRECT ANSWER-B. An increased adverse effect
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Which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug interaction?
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A. A toddler who is prescribed two antibiotics for a serious infection
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B. An adolescent who takes over-the-counter medications for menstrual cramping
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C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
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D. An older adult who takes two prescription medications and a dietary supplement for anxiety -
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CORRECT ANSWER-C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
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The nurse cares for a patient who is taking a calcium channel blocker for hypertension. The nurse
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should be most concerned if the patient makes which statement?
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, A. "I take my medication with a glass of water."
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B. "I eat foods high in fiber to prevent constipation."
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C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
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D. "I avoid foods such as broccoli and cabbage." - CORRECT ANSWER-C. "I drink a glass of
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grapefruit juice each evening."
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A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken on an empty stomach. Which statement should
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the nurse include when providing patient teaching?
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A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
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B. "Take the medication with a small glass of water."
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C. "Take the medication before going to bed at night."
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D. "Take the medication 1 hour after a meal." - CORRECT ANSWER-A. "Take the medication 1
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hour before eating."
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Which patient does the nurse identify as being at highest risk for the development of an adverse
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drug reaction?
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A. A 1-month-old patient whose mother has allergies to penicillin, aspirin, and codeine
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B. A 16-year-old patient with multiple traumatic injuries who is taking morphine and an antibiotic
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C. A 54-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis who has been enrolled in a clinical trial of a new
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drug
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D. An 84-year-old patient with diabetes, heart failure, and hypertension who takes seven
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prescription medications each day - CORRECT ANSWER-D. An 84-year-old patient with diabetes,
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heart failure, and hypertension who takes seven prescription medications each day
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A patient is prescribed a medication that is potentially hepatotoxic. Before administering the
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medication, it is most important for the nurse to assess what?
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