Medication Management and Adverse Effects in Nursing Practice Quiz

Test your knowledge on medication reconciliation, adverse effects, and monitoring protocols in nursing practice.

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Which of the following best defines medication reconciliation?

A process of tracking medications throughout a patient's healthcare journey

A method to dispense medications without a prescription

A procedure for administering medications without side effects

A technique for combining various medications into a single dose

What is polypharmacy?

A condition where a patient takes multiple medications concurrently

A type of medication that contains multiple active ingredients

A process of reducing medication doses gradually

A method to prevent medication interactions

Which medication is commonly associated with the adverse effect of nephrotoxicity?

Ibuprofen

Acetaminophen

Metformin

Gentamicin

What is the term for the phenomenon where a patient's response to a medication decreases over time?

Tolerance

Withdrawal

Resistance

Rebound effect

Which medication requires monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) due to its narrow therapeutic range?

Warfarin

Metoprolol

Lisinopril

Metformin

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of opioid analgesics?

Constipation

Sedation

Hypertension

Respiratory depression

Which medication requires monitoring of thyroid function tests due to its potential to cause hypothyroidism?

Lithium

Diazepam

Metoclopramide

Ondansetron

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of statin medications?

Myopathy

Liver toxicity

Hyperglycemia

Rhabdomyolysis

Which medication is commonly associated with the adverse effect of Stevens-Johnson syndrome?

Amoxicillin

Lamotrigine

Aspirin

Prednisone

#10

Which medication class is commonly associated with the adverse effect of photosensitivity?

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors

Beta-blockers

Tetracycline antibiotics

H2 receptor antagonists

#11

What is the primary concern regarding the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) for an extended duration?

Hepatotoxicity

Nephrotoxicity

Gastrointestinal bleeding

Increased risk of fractures

#12

Which medication is commonly associated with the adverse effect of QT interval prolongation?

Digoxin

Furosemide

Azithromycin

Clopidogrel

#13

Which medication class is commonly associated with the adverse effect of serotonin syndrome?

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)

Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs)

Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs)

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

#14

What is the primary concern regarding the use of corticosteroids for an extended duration?

Immunosuppression