Master Drug Reactions and Interactions: Enhance Patient Safety

Question 1

Which of the following mechanisms of ADRs involves an immune response?

Accepted Answer

Allergic reaction

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Direct toxicity

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Enzyme induction

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Drug displacement

Question 2

What is the initial step in managing an ADR?

Accepted Answer

Stopping the drug

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Administering an antidote

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Providing supportive care

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Consulting with a physician

Question 3

Which of the following drug interactions occurs when one drug inhibits the metabolism of another?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacokinetic interaction

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Additive interaction

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Synergistic interaction

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Antagonistic interaction

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of monitoring for drug interactions?

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Preventing adverse drug events (ADEs)

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Maximizing drug efficacy

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Reducing drug costs

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Educating patients about medications

Question 5

What type of drug interaction occurs when two drugs compete for the same binding site on a receptor?

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Competitive inhibition

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Synergism

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Antagonism

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Depletion

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a plausible mechanism of drug-drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced receptor binding

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Altered absorption

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Increased metabolism

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Decreased elimination

Question 7

A patient taking warfarin is prescribed a course of antibiotics. Which antibiotic has the highest likelihood of interacting with warfarin?

Accepted Answer

Erythromycin

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Amoxicillin

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Ceftriaxone

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Azithromycin

Question 8

Which of the following is a recognized potential adverse effect of digoxin?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac arrhythmias

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Nausea and vomiting

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Hypotension

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Thrombocytopenia

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT among the responsibilities of nurses in managing drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

Adjusting drug dosages independently

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Vigilantly monitoring for signs and symptoms of interactions

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Educating patients about potential interactions

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Reporting suspected interactions to the healthcare provider

Question 10

What is the most common mechanism of Type A ADRs?

Accepted Answer

Exaggerated pharmacological effect

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Allergic reaction

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Unpredictable adverse effect

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Treatment failure

Question 11

What is the primary goal in managing drug interactions?

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Eliminate or minimize the severity of the interaction

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Reverse the effects of the interaction

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Educate the patient about the interaction

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Document the interaction in the patient's medical record.

Question 12

Which of the following factors does NOT increase the risk of drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

Adherence to medication regimen

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Age

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Polypharmacy

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Hepatic impairment

Question 13

What is the immediate first-line treatment for an anaphylactic reaction?

Accepted Answer

Epinephrine (adrenaline)

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Antihistamines

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Oxygen

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Intravenous fluids.

Question 14

A patient taking warfarin experiences increased bleeding after starting a new medication. Which of the following drug interactions is most likely the cause?

Accepted Answer

CYP450 enzyme inhibition

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P-glycoprotein induction

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Plasma protein binding displacement

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Renal clearance reduction

Question 15

Which of the following is a typical clinical manifestation of an allergic drug reaction?

Accepted Answer

Skin rash

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Hypotension

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Nausea

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Diarrhea

Question 16

Which of the following medications can prolong the QT interval, increasing the risk of cardiac arrhythmias?

Accepted Answer

Amiodarone

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Warfarin

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Metformin

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Ibuprofen

Question 17

What is a possible consequence of drug-induced nephrotoxicity?

Accepted Answer

Renal failure

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Hepatotoxicity

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Neurotoxicity

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Hematotoxicity

Question 18

What is the initial step in managing an anaphylactic reaction to a medication?

Accepted Answer

Administering epinephrine

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Establishing an intravenous line

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Monitoring vital signs

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Providing oxygen

Question 19

A patient experiences a rash after taking a medication for the first time. This type of ADR is classified as:

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Idiosyncratic

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Predictable

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Augmented

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Delayed

Question 20

Which of the following mechanisms is involved in Type A ADRs?

Accepted Answer

Dose-dependent toxicity

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Immunologic reaction

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Genetic predisposition

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Metabolic interaction

Question 21

What is the first recommended step in managing an ADR?

Accepted Answer

Discontinuing the medication

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Administering an antidote

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Monitoring the patient

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Reporting the incident

Question 22

A patient is receiving chemotherapy. Which of the following is a potential adverse effect that requires immediate medical attention?

Accepted Answer

Bone marrow suppression

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Nausea

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Hair loss

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Fatigue

Question 23

What is the first step in managing an adverse drug reaction?

Accepted Answer

Discontinue the drug

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Monitor the patient

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Treat the symptoms

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Consult a physician

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

Young age

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Polypharmacy

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Renal impairment

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Hepatic impairment

Question 25

What type of drug interaction occurs when two drugs compete for the same receptor site?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacodynamic interaction

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Pharmacokinetic interaction

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Additive interaction

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Synergistic interaction

Question 26

What is the initial step in managing an ADR?

Accepted Answer

Stop the suspected medication

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Notify the healthcare provider

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Administer an antidote

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Monitor the patient's condition

Question 27

What is the primary purpose of the Naranjo Adverse Drug Reaction Probability Scale?

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To assess the causality between a medication and an ADR

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To determine the severity of an ADR

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To predict the likelihood of future ADRs

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To identify drug interactions

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a potential mechanism of adverse drug reactions (ADRs)?

Accepted Answer

Nutritional deficiencies

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Immunological reactions

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Genetic variations

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Direct cellular toxicity

Question 29

A patient taking the anticoagulant warfarin experiences an increased risk of bleeding. Which type of drug interaction is most likely responsible for this effect?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacodynamic

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Synergistic

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Antagonistic

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Pharmacokinetic

Question 30

Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of an allergic ADR?

Accepted Answer

Hives

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Nausea

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Headache

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Fatigue

Question 31

What is the primary purpose of the Naranjo Adverse Drug Reaction Probability Scale?

Accepted Answer

To estimate the probability of an ADR being caused by a specific drug

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To determine the severity of an ADR

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To predict the duration of an ADR

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To identify the mechanism of an ADR

Question 32

Which type of ADR is characterized by a delayed onset and may persist for an extended period?

Accepted Answer

Type B

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Immediate

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Type A

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Predictable

Question 33

What is the primary responsibility of a nurse in managing ADRs?

Accepted Answer

Assessing patients for ADRs

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Determining the cause of the ADR

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Prescribing treatment for the ADR

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Referring patients to medical specialists

Question 34

To effectively manage adverse drug reactions and drug interactions, which approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Collaborating with a clinical pharmacist and other healthcare professionals

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Consulting exclusively with the prescribing physician

Question 35

Which mechanism of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) involves an exaggerated pharmacological response due to an increased receptor sensitivity or number?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacodynamic

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Genetic

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Pharmacokinetic

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Immunological

Question 36

Which action is an appropriate nursing intervention for managing an ADR?

Accepted Answer

Monitor the patient's condition closely for any changes or adverse effects.

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Ignore the reaction if it is mild and not causing significant symptoms.

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Give the patient more medication to counteract the ADR.

Question 37

Which cytochrome P450 enzyme is responsible for metabolizing approximately 60% of clinically used drugs?

Accepted Answer

CYP3A4

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CYP2C9

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CYP1A2

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CYP2D6

Question 38

What is the term for a drug interaction that results in a reduced or diminished effect of one or both drugs?

Accepted Answer

Antagonism

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Synergism

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Additive effect

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Potentiation

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

Enhanced therapeutic efficacy

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Adverse events

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Increased toxicity

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Reduced efficacy

Question 40

What should be the initial step in managing potential drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

Identify potential interactions by reviewing the patient's medication profile and considering their medical history.

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Discontinue one or both medications without evaluating alternative treatment options.

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Adjust drug doses without consulting other healthcare providers.

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Monitor the patient for adverse events without actively seeking potential interactions.

Question 41

A patient taking warfarin, a blood thinner, experiences excessive bleeding after consuming grapefruit juice. This is an example of which type of drug interaction?

Accepted Answer

Food-drug interaction

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Drug-disease interaction

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Drug-drug interaction

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Pharmacogenetic interaction

Question 42

Which of the following is a common adverse drug reaction to opioids, a class of pain relievers?

Accepted Answer

Constipation

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Diarrhea

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Hypertension

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Insomnia

Question 43

A patient with a history of penicillin allergy develops hives and itching after receiving a dose of ceftriaxone, a type of antibiotic. This reaction is most likely mediated by:

Accepted Answer

IgE antibodies

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Cytotoxic T cells

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Natural Killer cells

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T lymphocytes

Question 44

A patient with heart failure is prescribed digoxin, a heart medication. Which electrolyte imbalance can increase the risk of digoxin toxicity?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia (low potassium levels)

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Hypernatremia (high sodium levels)

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Hyponatremia (low sodium levels)

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Hyperkalemia (high potassium levels)

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of a Type A adverse drug reaction, which is a predictable and dose-related reaction?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia with insulin overdose

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Anaphylaxis with penicillin

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Stevens-Johnson syndrome with sulfonamides

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Serum sickness with antivenom

Question 46

A patient taking an MAOI inhibitor, a type of antidepressant, should avoid consuming tyramine-rich foods to prevent which serious adverse reaction?

Accepted Answer

Hypertensive crisis (sudden, dangerous rise in blood pressure)

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Respiratory depression (slowed breathing)

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Gastrointestinal bleeding

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Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Question 47

Which of the following drugs is commonly associated with the adverse effect of ototoxicity (damage to the inner ear, leading to hearing loss)?

Accepted Answer

Gentamicin (aminoglycoside antibiotic)

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Lisinopril (ACE inhibitor, used for high blood pressure)

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Atorvastatin (statin, used for cholesterol)

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Acetaminophen (analgesic, pain reliever)

Question 48

What is the primary mechanism of action of grapefruit juice in causing drug interactions?

Accepted Answer

Inhibition of CYP3A4 enzyme in the liver, which metabolizes many drugs

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Increased gastric emptying time, slowing drug absorption

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Induction of P-glycoprotein in the gut, which pumps drugs out of the body

Question 49

Which of the following is a widely recognized resource that provides comprehensive information about drug interactions and adverse drug reactions?

Accepted Answer

Micromedex

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Mayo Clinic website

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Wikipedia

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WebMD

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of adverse drug reaction (ADR)?

Accepted Answer

Expected therapeutic effect (the intended effect of the drug)

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Type A (predictable and dose-related)

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Type B (unpredictable and often allergic)

Question 51

An exaggerated response to the drug's intended pharmacological effect is associated with which mechanism of adverse drug reactions (ADRs)?

Accepted Answer

Pharmacodynamic

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Immunologic

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Pharmacokinetic

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Idiosyncratic

Question 52

A patient taking penicillin experiences a rash. This type of ADR is most likely to:

Accepted Answer

Recur with subsequent penicillin exposure

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Not pose a significant health risk

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Occur in all patients receiving penicillin

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Be prevented by increasing the penicillin dosage

Question 53

Which medication is known to interact with warfarin, potentiating its anticoagulant effect?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin

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Vitamin K

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Acetaminophen

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Ibuprofen

Question 54

What is the primary objective of managing ADRs?

Accepted Answer

Prevention or mitigation of their occurrence and severity

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Identification of the root cause of the ADR

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Assigning blame for the ADR

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Extensive documentation in the patient's medical record

Question 55

A patient reports dizziness and nausea after taking a new medication. What is the nurse's initial action?

Accepted Answer

Assess the patient's vital signs and overall condition

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Discontinue the medication and contact the healthcare provider immediately

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Reassure the patient and monitor closely

Question 56

Which of the following could be a potential consequence of a serious ADR?

Accepted Answer

Hospitalization or death

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Temporary discomfort

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Permanent disability

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None of the above