Pharmacology Exam 2 Study Guide: Practice Test Questions.
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, Pharmacology Exam 2 Study Guide: Practice Test Questions.
1. A patient is taking two prescription medications that B. An increased adverse ef-
both cause bradycardia. The nurse should monitor the fect
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
2. Which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug C. An adult who takes
interaction? eight prescription medica-
tions for a chronic condi-
A. A toddler who is prescribed two antibiotics for a tion
serious infection
B. An adolescent who takes over-the-counter medica-
tions for menstrual cramping
C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications
for a chronic condition
D. An older adult who takes two prescription medica-
tions and a dietary supplement for anxiety
3. The nurse cares for a patient who is taking a calcium C. "I drink a glass of grape-
channel blocker for hypertension. The nurse should fruit juice each evening."
be most concerned if the patient makes which state-
ment?
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."
4. A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken on A. "Take the medication 1
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, Pharmacology Exam 2 Study Guide: Practice Test Questions.
1. A patient is taking two prescription medications that B. An increased adverse ef-
both cause bradycardia. The nurse should monitor the fect
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
2. Which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug C. An adult who takes
interaction? eight prescription medica-
tions for a chronic condi-
A. A toddler who is prescribed two antibiotics for a tion
serious infection
B. An adolescent who takes over-the-counter medica-
tions for menstrual cramping
C. An adult who takes eight prescription medications
for a chronic condition
D. An older adult who takes two prescription medica-
tions and a dietary supplement for anxiety
3. The nurse cares for a patient who is taking a calcium C. "I drink a glass of grape-
channel blocker for hypertension. The nurse should fruit juice each evening."
be most concerned if the patient makes which state-
ment?
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."
4. A patient is prescribed a medication to be taken on A. "Take the medication 1
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