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Pharmacology Exam #2 Practice Questions
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A patient is taking two prescription medications that both B. An increased adverse effect
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
Which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
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
, The nurse cares for a patient who is taking a calcium C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
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."
A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken on an A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
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."
Which patient does the nurse identify as being at highest D. An 84-year-old patient with diabetes, heart failure, and hypertension who takes
risk for the development of an adverse drug reaction? seven prescription medications each day
A. A 1-month-old patient whose mother has allergies to
penicillin, aspirin, and codeine
B. A 16-year-old patient with multiple traumatic injuries
who is taking morphine and an antibiotic
C. A 54-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis who has
been enrolled in a clinical trial of a new drug
D. An 84-year-old patient with diabetes, heart failure, and
hypertension who takes seven prescription medications
each day
A patient is prescribed a medication that is potentially B. Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase
hepatotoxic. Before administering the medication, it is
most important for the nurse to assess what?
A. Blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine
B. Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine
aminotransferase
C. Prolonged QT interval on the electrocardiogram
D. Serum potassium, serum sodium, and serum
magnesium
The healthcare provider writes a medication order that D. Contact the prescriber to clarify the order.
the nurse cannot read. What should the nurse do?
A. Consult with the charge nurse to verify the order.
B. Discuss the order with the pharmacist.
C. Check with the patient to determine the correct
medication.
D. Contact the prescriber to clarify the order.
Pharmacology Exam #2 Practice Questions
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A patient is taking two prescription medications that both B. An increased adverse effect
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
Which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a chronic condition
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
, The nurse cares for a patient who is taking a calcium C. "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
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."
A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken on an A. "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
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."
Which patient does the nurse identify as being at highest D. An 84-year-old patient with diabetes, heart failure, and hypertension who takes
risk for the development of an adverse drug reaction? seven prescription medications each day
A. A 1-month-old patient whose mother has allergies to
penicillin, aspirin, and codeine
B. A 16-year-old patient with multiple traumatic injuries
who is taking morphine and an antibiotic
C. A 54-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis who has
been enrolled in a clinical trial of a new drug
D. An 84-year-old patient with diabetes, heart failure, and
hypertension who takes seven prescription medications
each day
A patient is prescribed a medication that is potentially B. Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine aminotransferase
hepatotoxic. Before administering the medication, it is
most important for the nurse to assess what?
A. Blood urea nitrogen and serum creatinine
B. Aspartate aminotransferase and alanine
aminotransferase
C. Prolonged QT interval on the electrocardiogram
D. Serum potassium, serum sodium, and serum
magnesium
The healthcare provider writes a medication order that D. Contact the prescriber to clarify the order.
the nurse cannot read. What should the nurse do?
A. Consult with the charge nurse to verify the order.
B. Discuss the order with the pharmacist.
C. Check with the patient to determine the correct
medication.
D. Contact the prescriber to clarify the order.
