NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm -
Chamberlain Practice EXAM; MOCK practice Exam 2026-
2027
Which of the following is not a guiding principle for prescribers when
considering opioid medications?
A. Prescribe opioids only when non-pharmacologic and non-opioid
treatments have been ineffective.
B. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.
C. Assess the patient's risk of overdose.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
,The nurse practitioner will educate their patient on which black box
warning associated with methadone?
A. Severe hyperventilation
B. Increased suicidal thoughts in youth
C. Prolonged QT interval
D. Pancreatitis
C. Prolonged QT interval
Which of the following is true regarding prescriptive authority?
A: The Federal Government has total control over the APRN's Prescriptive
Authority.
B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
C: Full Prescriptive Authority is only reached when the APRN has a
Doctorate Degree.
D: There are no States where APRNs have Full Prescriptive Authority.
B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
A black box warning must provide an accurate and concise summary of the
drug's adverse effects and the risks associated when taking the
medication, even when taken as prescribed.
A. True
B. False
A. True
, Which drug class has a side effect of reflex tachycardia?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Calcium Channel Blockers
C. Thiazide diuretics
D. Beta Blockers
B. Calcium Channel Blockers
Which blood pressure medication is safe for a woman who is pregnant?
A. Lisinopril
B. Amlodipine
C. Labetalol
D. Valsartan
C. Labetalol
Ezetimibe (Zetia) is used to help reduce the absorption of cholesterol in
the
blood. It is known to help decrease levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides,
and apolipoprotein B but is known to slightly increase what?
A. CK level
B. Potassium level
C. HDL cholesterol
D. LFTs
C. HDL cholesterol
Chamberlain Practice EXAM; MOCK practice Exam 2026-
2027
Which of the following is not a guiding principle for prescribers when
considering opioid medications?
A. Prescribe opioids only when non-pharmacologic and non-opioid
treatments have been ineffective.
B. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.
C. Assess the patient's risk of overdose.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
,The nurse practitioner will educate their patient on which black box
warning associated with methadone?
A. Severe hyperventilation
B. Increased suicidal thoughts in youth
C. Prolonged QT interval
D. Pancreatitis
C. Prolonged QT interval
Which of the following is true regarding prescriptive authority?
A: The Federal Government has total control over the APRN's Prescriptive
Authority.
B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
C: Full Prescriptive Authority is only reached when the APRN has a
Doctorate Degree.
D: There are no States where APRNs have Full Prescriptive Authority.
B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
A black box warning must provide an accurate and concise summary of the
drug's adverse effects and the risks associated when taking the
medication, even when taken as prescribed.
A. True
B. False
A. True
, Which drug class has a side effect of reflex tachycardia?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Calcium Channel Blockers
C. Thiazide diuretics
D. Beta Blockers
B. Calcium Channel Blockers
Which blood pressure medication is safe for a woman who is pregnant?
A. Lisinopril
B. Amlodipine
C. Labetalol
D. Valsartan
C. Labetalol
Ezetimibe (Zetia) is used to help reduce the absorption of cholesterol in
the
blood. It is known to help decrease levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides,
and apolipoprotein B but is known to slightly increase what?
A. CK level
B. Potassium level
C. HDL cholesterol
D. LFTs
C. HDL cholesterol
