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Pharmacology Exam #2 Practice Questions with
100% Verified Answers UPDATED!!!
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
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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
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."
Pharmacology Exam #2 Practice Questions with
100% Verified Answers UPDATED!!!
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
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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
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."
