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6 Adverse Drug Reaction Nursing Practice Online Quiz Questions

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20 questions

True or false

1 point

When a serious medication reaction is suspected, emergency treatment should not be delayed while routine authorization is sought.

A
True
B
False

True or false

1 point

A patient reports mild nausea after starting an oral medication but has no other symptoms and can drink fluids. The nurse should not automatically treat the nausea as harmless or advise changing how the medication is taken without support from the labeling or prescriber.

A
True
B
False

Fill in the blank

1 point

When documenting a suspected medication-related event, record the medication and dose, route, and administration .

Written response

1 point

What FDA program accepts voluntary reports of suspected serious medication problems and medication errors?

Choose one

1 point

A stable patient has an order for amoxicillin, but the record documents a previous immediate reaction to it involving hives, throat swelling, and difficulty breathing. What should the nurse do before administration?

A
Administer the dose because the patient is currently stable.
B
Withhold the dose and promptly contact the prescriber and pharmacist to clarify the order and identify a safe alternative.
C
Give the dose while monitoring closely for a reaction.
D
Remove the allergy alert because the reaction happened in the past.

Written response

1 point

Which concise communication format organizes a clinical report into situation, background, assessment, and recommendation?

Fill in the blank

1 point

A patient taking lithium has had several days of vomiting and diarrhea and now has a coarse tremor, slurred speech, unsteady gait, and new confusion. These findings raise concern for .

True or false

1 point

Ibuprofen use can interact with warfarin and increase a patient's bleeding risk.

A
True
B
False

Choose all

1 point

Select all correctly matched examples of medication reaction types.

A
Mild nausea without other symptoms may be a side effect.
B
Hives, lip swelling, and wheezing during an infusion may indicate an allergic reaction.
C
Coarse tremor, slurred speech, and confusion in a patient taking lithium may indicate toxicity.
D
Black, tarry stools in a patient taking warfarin and ibuprofen may indicate interaction-related bleeding.

Choose one

1 point

Two hours after prescribed oxycodone, a postoperative patient is difficult to awaken and breathing 7 times per minute. Which response is the priority?

A
Reassure the family that sleepiness and constipation are expected and continue the medication as prescribed.
B
Offer fluids and reassess at the next routine check.
C
Hold further opioid doses, call for urgent help, and support airway and breathing.
D
Give the next opioid dose with food to reduce side effects.

Choose one

1 point

During an IV cefazolin infusion, a patient develops generalized hives, lip swelling, wheezing, and blood pressure of 82/48 mm Hg. What is the best immediate response?

A
Give an antihistamine first and wait to see whether the symptoms improve.
B
Stop the infusion, activate emergency response, support airway and breathing, and promptly administer intramuscular epinephrine under the applicable emergency protocol or order.
C
Slow the infusion and reassess the patient in 30 minutes.
D
Wait for clarification of the allergy record before taking action.

Choose all

1 point

A nurse is documenting a serious suspected medication-related event. Select all information that belongs in a factual, timely record.

A
The suspected medication, dose, route, and administration time.
B
Symptom onset and progression, objective assessment, and vital signs.
C
People notified and when, interventions provided, and the patient's response.
D
Relevant allergies, medications, laboratory findings, and the patient's disposition.

Open ended

1 point

A patient taking warfarin reports using over-the-counter ibuprofen and now has black, tarry stools and light-headedness when standing. Describe the priority nursing actions and the information to communicate.

Choose one

1 point

A stable patient has a new order for amoxicillin. The record describes a previous immediate reaction to amoxicillin involving hives, throat swelling, and difficulty breathing. What should the nurse do before administration?

A
Give the dose while observing the patient closely because the patient is currently stable.
B
Withhold the dose and contact the prescriber and pharmacist to clarify the order and identify a safe alternative.
C
Ask the patient to take an antihistamine, then administer the dose.
D
Remove the allergy alert because the reaction occurred in the past.

Written response

1 point

What concise handoff format should a nurse use to communicate about a suspected serious medication reaction? Enter the format’s acronym.

Choose one

1 point

After responding to a suspected medication-related event, which documentation entry best supports clear, factual follow-up?

A
Record only the patient’s complaint and the name of the medication.
B
Document that the prescriber was notified, without including the assessment or response.
C
Record the medication and dose, route and time, symptom progression, objective findings, notifications, interventions, response, and disposition.
D
Wait until the end of the shift and document only whether the patient recovered.

Choose one

1 point

A patient starting an oral medication reports mild nausea, can drink fluids, and has no rash, swelling, breathing difficulty, severe pain, or vital-sign changes. Which response is most appropriate?

A
Assess the nausea, oral intake, hydration, timing, and other medications; advise the patient to follow medication-specific instructions.
B
Tell the patient to stop the medication because nausea always indicates an allergy.
C
Tell the patient to take the medication with food, regardless of its instructions.
D
Reassure the patient that nausea is harmless and does not need follow-up.

Written response

1 point

When evaluating suspected lithium toxicity, which function should be assessed alongside the lithium concentration and electrolytes? Enter the function.

Choose one

1 point

A patient taking warfarin reports using ibuprofen and now has black, tarry stools and light-headedness when standing. Which action is most appropriate?

A
Tell the patient to stop warfarin permanently and take an over-the-counter pain reliever instead.
B
Reassure the patient that dark stools are an expected effect of ibuprofen.
C
Give the next warfarin dose and wait for the next routine appointment.
D
Assess and promptly escalate the possible bleeding; report the medication exposures and findings, and follow orders or protocol about further warfarin doses.

Choose one

1 point

A patient taking lithium has had several days of vomiting and diarrhea and now has a coarse tremor, slurred speech, an unsteady gait, and new confusion. What should the nurse do about the next dose?

A
Give the next dose as scheduled and reassess at the next visit.
B
Treat the symptoms as expected effects and advise the patient to rest.
C
Do not administer another dose until directed by the responsible clinician, and promptly notify the prescriber or emergency team.
D
Independently reduce the lithium dose and document the change.