01
True or false
1 point
True or false: Kidney function can affect the appropriate dose of gabapentin or pregabalin.
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6 Adverse Effects and Risk Reduction Online Quiz Questions
Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 6 Adverse Effects and Risk Reduction, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.
20 questions
02
Fill in the blank
1 point
Unused opioids should be handled through an appropriate or disposal option.
03
Choose one
1 point
A patient has just started an analgesic and does not yet know whether it causes drowsiness or affects judgment. Which safety step is most appropriate?
- A
Drive as usual unless pain relief seems weak.
- B
Avoid driving or operating machinery until the medicine's effects are known.
- C
Drive only after taking the medicine with food.
- D
Operate machinery only if another person is present.
04
Written response
1 point
What category describes medicines such as gabapentin or certain antidepressants that may help pain even though pain relief is not their only or original use?
05
Written response
1 point
What is the FDA's adult upper limit for acetaminophen in a 24-hour period, in mg? This limit is not a target, and some products specify a lower maximum.
06
Choose one
1 point
A patient uses a prescription pain medicine and is considering an over-the-counter cold remedy. What is the safest next step to reduce the risk of accidentally taking too much acetaminophen?
- A
Take both products together as long as they have different brand names.
- B
Take an extra dose of the prescription product to offset the cold remedy.
- C
Check both labels for acetaminophen and ask a pharmacist or clinician if unsure.
- D
Stop all medicines permanently without consulting anyone.
07
Fill in the blank
1 point
NSAIDs can cause ulcers or .
08
True or false
1 point
True or false: A person taking opioids long term should abruptly stop them as soon as pain improves, without discussing a plan with the prescriber.
- A
True
- B
False
09
Choose one
1 point
An older adult with kidney disease takes a blood thinner and is considering ibuprofen for pain. What is the most appropriate next step?
- A
Start a high dose so the treatment period can be shorter.
- B
Ask a clinician or pharmacist whether an NSAID is appropriate.
- C
Combine two NSAIDs to reduce the dose of each.
- D
Ignore the kidney disease if the NSAID is available without a prescription.
10
Choose all
1 point
A clinician is preparing to start treatment for a patient's pain. Which steps belong in the pre-treatment assessment? Select all that apply.
- A
Assess the cause and severity of pain and how it affects function.
- B
Review relevant medical conditions and past medication problems.
- C
Ignore nonprescription medicines and supplements unless symptoms occur.
- D
Review prescription, over-the-counter, and supplement use.
- E
Agree on practical treatment goals, such as improved sleep or walking.
11
Choose all
1 point
Which findings are listed warning signs of a possible opioid overdose? Select all that apply.
- A
The person cannot be awakened.
- B
Breathing is very slow or shallow.
- C
The person's lips or fingertips look blue or gray.
- D
The person feels mildly nauseated but is alert and breathing normally.
- E
The person is limp or makes choking or gurgling sounds.
12
Choose one
1 point
Which situation creates a particular risk of increased sedation and breathing suppression for someone taking an opioid?
- A
Combining the opioid with a non-sedating supplement.
- B
Taking the opioid with a meal.
- C
Combining the opioid with alcohol or another sedating medicine.
- D
Taking the opioid at the same time each day as directed.
13
Choose one
1 point
A person may have taken too much acetaminophen but feels well. What should they do?
- A
Wait for symptoms before taking any action.
- B
Seek urgent medical advice or contact Poison Control, even if the person feels well.
- C
Take another medicine to prevent possible liver injury.
- D
Assume there is no risk if the person can eat and drink.
14
Open ended
1 point
A patient is receiving longer-term, higher-risk analgesic treatment. Describe a follow-up monitoring plan that checks whether treatment is helping and identifies potential harm.
15
True or false
1 point
After giving naloxone to someone with a suspected opioid overdose, should you stay with the person because naloxone may wear off before the opioid does?
- A
True
- B
False
16
Choose one
1 point
A person uses a prescription pain medicine and is considering an over-the-counter cold remedy. What is the safest next step to reduce the risk of taking too much acetaminophen?
- A
Take both products as labeled because they have different names.
- B
Check both labels for acetaminophen and ask a pharmacist or clinician if unsure.
- C
Take the cold remedy only at bedtime, regardless of its ingredients.
17
Written response
1 point
What is the FDA's stated adult upper limit for acetaminophen in 24 hours, in milligrams? This is an upper limit, not a target.
18
Written response
1 point
Which class of sedating medicines, whose name begins with “benz-”, may add to sedation and breathing suppression when combined with opioids?
19
Choose one
1 point
An older adult with nerve pain takes gabapentin and is being considered for an opioid. Which concern should be discussed with the clinician?
- A
The combination prevents breathing problems because the medicines work differently.
- B
The only concern is that the nerve-pain medicine may cause stomach upset.
- C
The combination can increase the risk of breathing problems, particularly in older adults.
20
Choose one
1 point
A person with a history of stomach ulcers takes a blood thinner and is considering ibuprofen for pain. What is the safest course?
- A
Ask a clinician or pharmacist whether an NSAID is appropriate.
- B
Combine two different NSAIDs to reduce the amount of each one.
- C
Use a higher dose so the treatment can be shorter.
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