Pharmacology Exam 2 Practice

Pharmacology Exam #2 Practice Questions with Complete Solutions (Latest 2025) A patient is taking two prescription medications that both cause bradycardia. The nurse should monitor the patient for which type of effect?

• An increased therapeutic effect
• An increased adverse effect
• A reduced therapeutic effect
• A reduced adverse effect - Correct Answers ✅B. An

increased adverse effect Which individual is at the highest risk for a drug-drug interaction?

• A toddler who is prescribed two antibiotics for a serious

infection

• An adolescent who takes over-the-counter medications for

menstrual cramping

• An adult who takes eight prescription medications for a

chronic condition

• 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 1 / 2

Pharmacology Exam #2 Practice Questions with Complete Solutions (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?

• "I take my medication with a glass of water."
• "I eat foods high in fiber to prevent constipation."
• "I drink a glass of grapefruit juice each evening."
• "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?

• "Take the medication 1 hour before eating."
• "Take the medication with a small glass of water."
• "Take the medication before going to bed at night."
• "Take the medication 1 hour after a meal." - Correct

Answers ✅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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