NR 548 EXAM 1
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes foundational pharmacology concepts
assessed in NR 548 Exam 1, an advanced pharmacology course
commonly offered in graduate nursing programs. It focuses on
pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including drug absorption,
distribution, metabolism, and elimination, as well as mechanisms of
drug action. The exam also evaluates knowledge of major drug
classifications, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications,
and drug-drug interactions. Emphasis is placed on safe prescribing
practices, dosage calculations, patient education, and applying
pharmacologic principles to clinical decision-making in advanced
nursing practice. 🩺💊
,ANA Code of Ethics: anticipatory guidance competency
ANA Standards and Scope: Standard 5B: Health Teaching & Promotion
-An educated professional nurse is aware of normal developmental
and situational threats to wellness and can educate healthcare
consumers to avoid them.
• Example: Moving a toddler from a crib to a bed can prevent injury
associated with climbing out of the crib at that developmental age.
ANA Code of Ethics: the art of nursing is based on?
caring and respect for human dignity
,ANA Code of Ethics: the fundamental principle of and attitude that the
professional nurse must have as outlined in Provision 1
ANA Code of Ethics: Provision 1
-"the nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent
dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person" (ANA, 2015b, p.
1).
, PMH-APRN
a nurse with graduate-level training who provides psychiatric-mental
health care and promotes mental health across the lifespan
-assess, diagnose and treat individuals and families who have
psychiatric and/or substance disorders
-work in a variety of health care settings and practices and are eligible
for reimbursement through private insurers, HMOs, PPOs, Medicare
and Medicaid
Exam Coverage
The exam coverage includes foundational pharmacology concepts
assessed in NR 548 Exam 1, an advanced pharmacology course
commonly offered in graduate nursing programs. It focuses on
pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, including drug absorption,
distribution, metabolism, and elimination, as well as mechanisms of
drug action. The exam also evaluates knowledge of major drug
classifications, therapeutic uses, adverse effects, contraindications,
and drug-drug interactions. Emphasis is placed on safe prescribing
practices, dosage calculations, patient education, and applying
pharmacologic principles to clinical decision-making in advanced
nursing practice. 🩺💊
,ANA Code of Ethics: anticipatory guidance competency
ANA Standards and Scope: Standard 5B: Health Teaching & Promotion
-An educated professional nurse is aware of normal developmental
and situational threats to wellness and can educate healthcare
consumers to avoid them.
• Example: Moving a toddler from a crib to a bed can prevent injury
associated with climbing out of the crib at that developmental age.
ANA Code of Ethics: the art of nursing is based on?
caring and respect for human dignity
,ANA Code of Ethics: the fundamental principle of and attitude that the
professional nurse must have as outlined in Provision 1
ANA Code of Ethics: Provision 1
-"the nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent
dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person" (ANA, 2015b, p.
1).
, PMH-APRN
a nurse with graduate-level training who provides psychiatric-mental
health care and promotes mental health across the lifespan
-assess, diagnose and treat individuals and families who have
psychiatric and/or substance disorders
-work in a variety of health care settings and practices and are eligible
for reimbursement through private insurers, HMOs, PPOs, Medicare
and Medicaid
