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Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 441 of 2368

Which client is at greatest risk for adverse effects of a medication according to monitoring guidelines?

  1. A client who has taken the same drug for years without problems
  2. A client with altered kidney function who takes several interacting drugs
  3. A client with normal liver function taking one drug
  4. A client who takes the medication with meals
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Correct answer: A client with altered kidney function who takes several interacting drugs

Altered liver or kidney function and drug-to-drug interactions increase the risk of adverse drug events.

Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Legal/Ethical: MONITORING CLIENTS RECEIVING MEDICATIONS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026