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NUR 521 - Module 1 Test 1 Questions
with Verified Solutions Latest 2026
Edition
Why should APRNs have full prescriptive authority? Who would benefit from this?
<<Answer>> Increasing prescriptive authority allows more patients access to health
care!
Definition of Schedule 1 drugs. Can you provide an example? <<Answer>> No
accepted medical use w/ high abuse potential
heroine, marijuana, LSD, MDMA
Definition of Schedule 2 drugs. Can you provide an example? <<Answer>> High
abuse potential w/ severe psychic or physical dependence liability.
Consists of certain narcotic, stimulant and depressant drugs: Opium, Morphine,
Codeine, Dilaudid, methadone, Demerol, hydrocodone, methylphenidate
Definition of Schedule 3 drugs. Can you provide an example? <<Answer>> abuse
potential is less than 1&2, contain limited quantities of certain narcotics:
no more than 90mg of codeine per dose, such as Tylenol w/ codeine, buprenorphine
(suboxone)
Definition of Schedule 4 drugs. Can you provide an example? <<Answer>> Abuse
potential less than 3:
barbital, phenobarbital, chloral hydrate, clorazepate (Tranxene), alprazolam (Xanax),
Quazepam (Dormalin)
Definition of Schedule 5 drugs. Can you provide an example? <<Answer>> consist
primarily of preparations containing limited quantities of narcotic and stimulant use for
diarrhea, cough, and pain:
buprenorphine and propylhexedrine
What components are necessary when writing a prescription? <<Answer>>
Cost current practice guidelines
medication interactions
side effects
the need for monitoring (labs, vitals, ect.)
What factors should the APRN considered when prescribing medications?
<<Answer>> Cost
, 2
guidelines
availability
interactions
side effects
allergies
liver and renal function monitoring parameters
special populations
What factors should the APRN considered when refilling medications? <<Answer>> -
Is this a newer medication for this patient?
- Am I changing dose or freq. of the medication?
- Am I adding new medications to their regimen?
- Is the patient having undesired side effects?
- When do I expect to follow up with this patient?
- When was the last time I saw this patient?
- Do I need to see the patient again before refill? - Is this a schedule 2 medication (not
eligible for refills)
What is the benefit of collaboration during drug selection and prescription writing?
<<Answer>> - Pharmacist can help with additional information regarding drug
interactions. They have firsthand knowledge of formulary. They can assist with dosing.
- ID specialist and pharmacist
What information should be included in patient education material? <<Answer>> -
Name
- purpose
- dose
- administration
- Adverse effects
- storage
- Laboratory testing
- interactions
- duration of therapy
Why is patient education so important? <<Answer>> Best way to promote positive
outcomes in drug therapy
Patient education for drug monitoring:
- What (what test is needed)
- When (When is testing required)
- Where (where will testing take place)
- Why (Why is testing necessary)
- How (How does the patient prepare for testing)
What is the best way to promote positive outcomes with drug therapy? <<Answer>>
Patient education
NUR 521 - Module 1 Test 1 Questions
with Verified Solutions Latest 2026
Edition
Why should APRNs have full prescriptive authority? Who would benefit from this?
<<Answer>> Increasing prescriptive authority allows more patients access to health
care!
Definition of Schedule 1 drugs. Can you provide an example? <<Answer>> No
accepted medical use w/ high abuse potential
heroine, marijuana, LSD, MDMA
Definition of Schedule 2 drugs. Can you provide an example? <<Answer>> High
abuse potential w/ severe psychic or physical dependence liability.
Consists of certain narcotic, stimulant and depressant drugs: Opium, Morphine,
Codeine, Dilaudid, methadone, Demerol, hydrocodone, methylphenidate
Definition of Schedule 3 drugs. Can you provide an example? <<Answer>> abuse
potential is less than 1&2, contain limited quantities of certain narcotics:
no more than 90mg of codeine per dose, such as Tylenol w/ codeine, buprenorphine
(suboxone)
Definition of Schedule 4 drugs. Can you provide an example? <<Answer>> Abuse
potential less than 3:
barbital, phenobarbital, chloral hydrate, clorazepate (Tranxene), alprazolam (Xanax),
Quazepam (Dormalin)
Definition of Schedule 5 drugs. Can you provide an example? <<Answer>> consist
primarily of preparations containing limited quantities of narcotic and stimulant use for
diarrhea, cough, and pain:
buprenorphine and propylhexedrine
What components are necessary when writing a prescription? <<Answer>>
Cost current practice guidelines
medication interactions
side effects
the need for monitoring (labs, vitals, ect.)
What factors should the APRN considered when prescribing medications?
<<Answer>> Cost
, 2
guidelines
availability
interactions
side effects
allergies
liver and renal function monitoring parameters
special populations
What factors should the APRN considered when refilling medications? <<Answer>> -
Is this a newer medication for this patient?
- Am I changing dose or freq. of the medication?
- Am I adding new medications to their regimen?
- Is the patient having undesired side effects?
- When do I expect to follow up with this patient?
- When was the last time I saw this patient?
- Do I need to see the patient again before refill? - Is this a schedule 2 medication (not
eligible for refills)
What is the benefit of collaboration during drug selection and prescription writing?
<<Answer>> - Pharmacist can help with additional information regarding drug
interactions. They have firsthand knowledge of formulary. They can assist with dosing.
- ID specialist and pharmacist
What information should be included in patient education material? <<Answer>> -
Name
- purpose
- dose
- administration
- Adverse effects
- storage
- Laboratory testing
- interactions
- duration of therapy
Why is patient education so important? <<Answer>> Best way to promote positive
outcomes in drug therapy
Patient education for drug monitoring:
- What (what test is needed)
- When (When is testing required)
- Where (where will testing take place)
- Why (Why is testing necessary)
- How (How does the patient prepare for testing)
What is the best way to promote positive outcomes with drug therapy? <<Answer>>
Patient education
