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3 Side Effects and Adverse Reactions Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 3 Side Effects and Adverse Reactions, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Choose one
1 point

Which statement best distinguishes a side effect from an adverse reaction?

  1. A

    A side effect is always harmful, while an adverse reaction is always mild.

  2. B

    A side effect is an unwanted effect that may occur with a medicine; an adverse reaction is an unwanted or harmful response associated with a medicine.

  3. C

    A side effect is caused only by food, while an adverse reaction is caused only by a medicine.

  4. D

    The terms mean that a medicine is being used incorrectly.

02
Choose one
1 point

A patient develops a new rash after starting a medicine but has no breathing difficulty, facial swelling, or faintness. What is the safest next step?

  1. A

    Contact a pharmacist or prescriber promptly for advice before taking another dose.

  2. B

    Assume the rash is harmless and continue without telling anyone.

  3. C

    Take someone else’s allergy medicine.

  4. D

    Double the next dose if one is skipped.

03
Choose one
1 point

A patient taking a medicine notices black, tarry stools and feels unusually weak. What is the best response?

  1. A

    Treat this as a possible serious warning sign and seek urgent medical advice now.

  2. B

    Wait until the next routine checkup.

  3. C

    Take an extra dose in case the medicine is not working.

  4. D

    Stop all medicines permanently without contacting a clinician.

04
Choose all
1 point

A patient with a new, mild symptom is preparing to ask a pharmacist or prescriber for advice. Which details should they record? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    When the symptom began

  2. B

    How severe the symptom is

  3. C

    Any changes in the symptom

  4. D

    The color of the medicine’s packaging

  5. E

    A guess about which ingredient caused the symptom

05
Choose all
1 point

Which factors can contribute to an unwanted or harmful response associated with a medicine? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    An allergy

  2. B

    An interaction with another medicine

  3. C

    An interaction involving a supplement, food, or health condition

  4. D

    Only a medicine taken incorrectly

06
True or false
1 point

A medicine’s side effects can range from mild to serious.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

07
True or false
1 point

An adverse reaction associated with a medicine can only result from that medicine acting alone, not from an allergy or an interaction.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
Written response
1 point

Name one type of health professional a patient can contact about a suspected side effect.

09
Written response
1 point

After taking a medicine, a patient develops tongue and throat swelling and difficulty breathing. What emergency telephone number should they call immediately?

10
Open ended
1 point

A patient taking a new medicine has mild dry mouth but can eat, drink, and breathe normally. Explain what they should do now, what they should avoid doing to the medicine without advice, and what action they should take if difficulty breathing or tongue or throat swelling develops.

11
Choose one
1 point

A patient recently started a medicine and has mild dry mouth but can eat, drink, and breathe normally. Which response is most appropriate?

  1. A

    Record the symptom and ask a pharmacist or prescriber whether it is expected and how to manage it.

  2. B

    Take an extra dose to help the body adjust.

  3. C

    Stop every medicine they use.

  4. D

    Ignore any changes from now on.

12
Choose one
1 point

Which description best matches a side effect of a medicine?

  1. A

    An unwanted effect that may occur with a medicine

  2. B

    A symptom that proves a medicine is working

  3. C

    A reaction caused only by taking too much medicine

  4. D

    A condition unrelated to medicine use

13
True or false
1 point

True or false: Whenever someone notices a side effect, it is always safest to stop the medicine immediately without seeking advice.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

14
Written response
1 point

When recording a new symptom to discuss with a pharmacist or prescriber, what time-related detail should the patient note?

15
Choose one
1 point

A person develops an unwanted response while taking a medicine and a new supplement. Which possibility is supported by the guidance?

  1. A

    Only the medicine’s taste or appearance

  2. B

    An interaction involving another medicine, supplement, food, or health condition

  3. C

    Only a missed dose

  4. D

    A symptom that occurs before a medicine is taken

16
Choose one
1 point

A patient recently started a medicine and has mild dry mouth but can eat, drink, and breathe normally. What is the best response?

  1. A

    Take an extra dose to help the body adjust

  2. B

    Record the symptom and ask a pharmacist or prescriber how to manage it

  3. C

    Stop every medicine they use

  4. D

    Ignore any further changes

17
Written response
1 point

What term means an unwanted or harmful response associated with a medicine?

18
Choose one
1 point

A patient is unsure whether a new symptom is a known effect of a medicine. What is the most appropriate way to get medicine-specific guidance?

  1. A

    Assume the same advice applies to every medicine

  2. B

    Use advice from someone who takes a different medicine

  3. C

    Check the medicine’s label and ask a pharmacist or prescriber when unsure

  4. D

    Skip the next dose to test whether the medicine caused the symptom

19
Fill in the blank
1 point

A patient seeks medical assessment for a concerning symptom while taking a medicine. The clinician needs to know which medicine the patient takes. The patient should provide the .

20
Fill in the blank
1 point

When seeking assessment for concerning symptoms, a patient should tell the clinician the medicine's name and its .