N677 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⫸ Which DEA Schedule has the least potential for abuse? Answer:
Schedule V.
⫸ Which DEA Schedule has the most potential for abuse? Answer:
Schedule I. Most potential for abuse that are able to be prescribed by
APRN's is Schedule II.
⫸ What are some common side effects of opioid medications?
Answer: slowed physical activity, constriction of pupils and flushing
of face & neck, constipation, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting,
itching, respiratory depression, confusion.
⫸ What is the maximum dose of Lidocaine into a subcutaneous site
at one time? What drug can be added to Lidocaine for subcutaneous
injection to potentiate its effects? Answer: Lidocaine without
epinephrine: 4.5 mg/kg, max 300mg or 30mL.
Lidocaine with epinephrine: 7 mg/kg, max 500 mg or 50 mL of
lidocaine 1 percent with epinephrine. Epinephrine 0.01mg/ml (just
needed the strength that can be injected at the time with Lidocaine)
⫸ Can Nurse Practitioners furnish or prescribe drugs or devices to
family members or friends? Answer: No. To furnish drugs, one must
perform adequate physical exams, professionally and objectively to
, determine needs. Prescribing controlled substances and other drugs
for self and family raises many ethical questions.
⫸ Certified NPs who hold active prescribing or furnishing licenses
and valid DEA registration numbers can prescribe or order controlled
substances from what schedules? Answer: II-V with valid DEA
number. Certain MAT/OUD medications require extra
education/training through SAMHSA in California to prescribe
Suboxone, Buprenorphine, and other OUD medications.
⫸ What are the criteria for being classified as dangerous controlled
substance drugs by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)?
Answer: High potential for abuse
Have acceptable medical uses in the US
Have the potential to cause severe psychological or physical
dependence if abused
⫸ What schedule is it?
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Diazepam (Valium),
Lomotil,
Marijuana (THC),
Fentanyl (Duragesic),
Morphine,
Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone (Hycotuss),
Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone (Norco, Vicodin),
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⫸ Which DEA Schedule has the least potential for abuse? Answer:
Schedule V.
⫸ Which DEA Schedule has the most potential for abuse? Answer:
Schedule I. Most potential for abuse that are able to be prescribed by
APRN's is Schedule II.
⫸ What are some common side effects of opioid medications?
Answer: slowed physical activity, constriction of pupils and flushing
of face & neck, constipation, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting,
itching, respiratory depression, confusion.
⫸ What is the maximum dose of Lidocaine into a subcutaneous site
at one time? What drug can be added to Lidocaine for subcutaneous
injection to potentiate its effects? Answer: Lidocaine without
epinephrine: 4.5 mg/kg, max 300mg or 30mL.
Lidocaine with epinephrine: 7 mg/kg, max 500 mg or 50 mL of
lidocaine 1 percent with epinephrine. Epinephrine 0.01mg/ml (just
needed the strength that can be injected at the time with Lidocaine)
⫸ Can Nurse Practitioners furnish or prescribe drugs or devices to
family members or friends? Answer: No. To furnish drugs, one must
perform adequate physical exams, professionally and objectively to
, determine needs. Prescribing controlled substances and other drugs
for self and family raises many ethical questions.
⫸ Certified NPs who hold active prescribing or furnishing licenses
and valid DEA registration numbers can prescribe or order controlled
substances from what schedules? Answer: II-V with valid DEA
number. Certain MAT/OUD medications require extra
education/training through SAMHSA in California to prescribe
Suboxone, Buprenorphine, and other OUD medications.
⫸ What are the criteria for being classified as dangerous controlled
substance drugs by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)?
Answer: High potential for abuse
Have acceptable medical uses in the US
Have the potential to cause severe psychological or physical
dependence if abused
⫸ What schedule is it?
Methylphenidate (Ritalin)
Diazepam (Valium),
Lomotil,
Marijuana (THC),
Fentanyl (Duragesic),
Morphine,
Guaifenesin/Hydrocodone (Hycotuss),
Acetaminophen/Hydrocodone (Norco, Vicodin),
