NURS 3100 Exam 1 Practice

Blocking receptor sites to reduce BP is an example of which type of drug information?

1. Adverse Effects

2. Drug-Drug Interactions

3. Indication

4. Mechanism of Action

The correct answer is: Adverse Effects

Blocking receptor sites to reduce blood pressure falls under the category of adverse effects. Adverse effects refer to the unintended, harmful reactions that occur when medication is used at normal doses for its intended purpose. In this case, while the drug is being used to lower blood pressure by blocking receptor sites, it may also lead to other undesirable effects, making it an adverse effect of the medication. The other options - drug-drug interactions, indication, and mechanism of action - do not directly represent the concept of unintended harmful reactions caused by a medication.