Pharmacology Exam #2 Practice
Questions & Answers ( Latest 2025 )
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 ANSWERS
✔✔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 - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔C. An adult who takes eight prescription
medications for a chronic condition
, Pharmacology Exam #2 Practice
Questions & Answers ( Latest 2025 )
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 ANSWERS ✔✔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." - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔A. "Take the medication 1 hour before
eating."
Questions & Answers ( Latest 2025 )
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 ANSWERS
✔✔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 - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔C. An adult who takes eight prescription
medications for a chronic condition
, Pharmacology Exam #2 Practice
Questions & Answers ( Latest 2025 )
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 ANSWERS ✔✔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." - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔A. "Take the medication 1 hour before
eating."
