Pharmacology Exam #2 Practice
Questions with Correct Answers
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 - ANSWER✔✔-B. An increased adverse effect
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 -
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
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." - ANSWER✔✔-C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit
juice each evening."
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." - ANSWER✔✔-A. "Take the medication 1 hour
before eating."
Which patient does the nurse identify as being at highest risk for the development of an adverse
drug reaction?
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Questions with Correct Answers
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 - ANSWER✔✔-B. An increased adverse effect
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 -
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
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." - ANSWER✔✔-C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit
juice each evening."
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." - ANSWER✔✔-A. "Take the medication 1 hour
before eating."
Which patient does the nurse identify as being at highest risk for the development of an adverse
drug reaction?
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