MOCK PRACTICE, NR 565 MIDTERM EXAM WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
1. What are two functions of naloxone when D. Both A and C
a patient is on buprenorphine?
A. Prevention of toxicity
B. Stop c\onstipation caused
by Buprenorphine
C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity
already occurring
D. Both A and C
2. Why must an NP be cautious when B. "There is no limit to
pre- scribing medications to the how many tablets I
elderly popu- lation? can take each day."
C. "I should not take
A. Due to their diagnosis of Tylenol if I have liver
dementia.
B. They are high risk for
polypharmacy.
C. The elderly population
metabolizes medication faster.
D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in
el- derly patients.
3. There are several points of
education that should be given
to a patient tak-
ing acetaminophen. Which of these
state- ments if made by the
patient taking ac- etaminophen is
incorrect?
A."If I take one dose, I should wait
at least four hours to take another."
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B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets you can take each
day."
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disease or chronically drink alcohol." the following effects
D. "I can take 325-650mg for mild from medications
pain, and 500-1000mg for except:
moderate pain."
A. Greater peak effects
4. What is the point of a
prescription drug monitoring
program (PDMP)?
A. Help identify patients who may
be at risk for overdose
B. Make prescribing faster for
providers
C. Educate patients about overdose
D. Provide correct dosing and pricing
in- formation for providers
5. The purpose of black box warnings is
to make providers aware of
A. ways to reduce and prevent harm,
such as pregnant women avoiding
teratogenic drugs.
B. potential common side effects,
such as nausea, vomiting, or upset
stomach.
C. potential severe side effects,
such as fetal harm, suicidality, or
near-fatal dys- rhythmias.
D. Both A and C
6. Patients with renal and hepatic
insuffi- ciency can experience all of
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A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
D. Both A and C
D. Increased dosages of medications