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310 NURS 310 FINAL EXAM Quiz on PHARMACOLOGY QUIZ - Drug Interactions, Adverse Reactions, Individual Differences, created by harlacherha on 01/12/2014.

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PHARMACOLOGY QUIZ - Drug Interactions, Adverse Reactions, Individual Differences

Question 1 of 10

1

A prescriber may order a medication solely because of its interaction with another drug.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 2 of 10

1

A group of powdered medications can be mixed together once they are dissolved in liquid.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 3 of 10

1

Alcohol, bananas, smoking, chewing tobacco, chocolate candy, garlic, and grapefruit juice can interact with drugs and cause adverse effects.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 4 of 10

1

A nurse should consult with a prescriber regarding adequate blood levels of oral medications when a patient has persistent diarrhea.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 5 of 10

1

Adding potassium clavulanate to amoxicillin (Augmentin) prevent's the body's beta-lactamase enzyme from destroying the amoxicillin.

Select one of the following:

  • True
  • False

Explanation

Question 6 of 10

1

The nurse is teaching for a patient about taking metronidazole (Flagyl). The drug information says to caution the patient about an Antabuse-like reaction. Based on this information, the patient should avoid which food or drink?

Select one of the following:

  • Beer

  • Chocolate

  • High fat food

  • Sugar

Explanation

Question 7 of 10

1

A patient has been prescribed sidenafil (Viagra) for erectile dysfunction. The nurse teaches the patient that metabolism of this drug may be increased if the patient uses which dietary supplement?

Select one of the following:

  • Fish oil

  • Iron

  • Garlic

  • Multivitamin

Explanation

Question 8 of 10

1

Muscle pain, an adverse effect, is more likely if the patient consumes grapefruit along with which medication?

Select one of the following:

  • Lovastatin (Mevacor) for high cholesterol

  • Nifedipine (Procardia) for high blood pressure

  • Verapamil (Calan) for atrial fibrillation

  • Acetaminophen (Tylenol) for pain

Explanation

Question 9 of 10

1

Tobacco induces the CYP1A2 liver enzyme. Methadone is metabolized is metabolized by this enzyme. If a drug-addicted patient was treated with methadone and smokes cigarettes, which is likely to occur?

Select one of the following:

  • The methadone will be less effective

  • The effects of methadone will be more intense

  • The metabolism of methadone will be accelerated

  • The elimination of methadone will be slowed

Explanation

Question 10 of 10

1

Before giving a hepatotoxic drug, the nurse reviews the patient's lab work and finds that the alanine aminotransferase (ALT) is 134 IU/L and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) is 97 units/L. What action is most appropriate at this time?

Select one of the following:

  • Administer the drug

  • Assess the vital signs and if stable, administer the drug

  • Hold the drug and report the lab results in the next day or so

  • Notify the prescriber immediately

Explanation

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