NR 565 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS EXAM
TEST BANK 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST
UPDATED
1. What are two functions of naloxone when 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: D. Both A and C
2. Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to the elderly
,population?
A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
C. The elderly population metabolizes medication faster.
D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients.: B. They are high risk for
polypharmacy.
3. There are several points of education that should be given to a patient taking
acetaminophen. Which of these statements if made by the patient taking acetaminophen
is incorrect?
A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at least four hours to take another."
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets I can take each day."
C. "I should not take Tylenol if I have liver disease or chronically drink alcohol."
D. "I can take 325-650mg for mild pain, and 500-1000mg for moderate pain.": B. "There
is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
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 information for providers: A. Help identify patients
who may be at risk for overdose
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
dysrhythmias.
D. Both A and C: D. Both A and C
TEST BANK 2026 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+ LATEST
UPDATED
1. What are two functions of naloxone when 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: D. Both A and C
2. Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to the elderly
,population?
A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
C. The elderly population metabolizes medication faster.
D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients.: B. They are high risk for
polypharmacy.
3. There are several points of education that should be given to a patient taking
acetaminophen. Which of these statements if made by the patient taking acetaminophen
is incorrect?
A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at least four hours to take another."
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets I can take each day."
C. "I should not take Tylenol if I have liver disease or chronically drink alcohol."
D. "I can take 325-650mg for mild pain, and 500-1000mg for moderate pain.": B. "There
is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
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 information for providers: A. Help identify patients
who may be at risk for overdose
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
dysrhythmias.
D. Both A and C: D. Both A and C
