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NR565 Midterm 2026/2027 BANK QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / EXAM QUESTIONS
WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT ANSWERS/ A+
GRADED
An APRN works in a urology clinic under the supervision of a
physician who does not restrict the types of medications the APRN is
allowed to prescribe. State law does not require the APRN to practice
under physician supervision. How would the APRN's prescriptive
authority be described?
a. Full authority
b. Independent
c. Without limitation
d. Limited authority - ANSWERS--b. Independent
Which factors increase the need for APRNs to have full prescriptive
authority?
a. More patients will have access to health care.
b. Enrollment in medical schools is predicted to decrease.
c. Physician's assistants are being utilized less often.
d. APRN education is more complex than education for physicians. -
ANSWERS--a. more patients will have access to health care
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Which factors could be attributed to limited prescriptive authority
for APRNs? Select all that apply.
a. Inaccessibility of patient care
b. Higher health care costs
c. Higher quality medical treatment
d. Improved collaborative care
e. Enhanced health literacy - ANSWERS--a. inaccessibility of patient
care
b. higher health care costs
Which aspects support the APRN's provision for full prescriptive
authority? Select all that apply.
a. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease
processes.
b. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for
APRNs.
c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability to
provide safecare.
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety
standards.
e. Limiting provision can decrease health care affordability -
ANSWERS--a.
c.
d.
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Which aspects support the APRN's provision for full prescriptive
authority? Select all that apply.
a. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease
processes.
b. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for
APRNs.
c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability to
provide safecare.
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety
standards. - ANSWERS--a.
c.
d.
A family nurse practitioner practicing in Maine is hired at a practice
across state lines in Virginia. Which aspect of practice may change
for the APRN?
a. The APRN will have less prescriptive authority in the new position.
b. The APRN will have more prescriptive authority in the new
position.
c. The APRN will have equal prescriptive authority in the new
position.
d. The APRN's authority will depend on federal regulations. -
ANSWERS--a.
How can collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive outcomes
for patients? Select all that apply.
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a. Pharmacists can suggest foods that will help with the patient's
condition.
b. Pharmacists have additional information on drug interactions.
c. The pharmacist can suggest adequate medication dosing.
d. Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of the facility formulary.
e. Pharmacy can alter prescriptions when necessary to prevent
patient harm. - ANSWERS--b.
c.
d.
A patient presents with delirium tremens requiring Ativan
administration. The provider of care is not in the facility. Which
action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Obtain a telephone order.
b. Contact the on-call hospitalist.
c. Obtain an order from the charge nurse.
d. Wait for a written Ativan order. - ANSWERS--a.
A patient with chronic pain calls the provider's office to request a
refill on theiroxycontin. Which action is most appropriate?
a. Fax an order to the pharmacy.
b. Schedule an appointment with the patient.
c. Verify the patient's adherence to drug regimen.
d. Determine the patient's current medication dosage. - ANSWERS--
b.
NR565 Midterm 2026/2027 BANK QUESTIONS WITH
DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS / EXAM QUESTIONS
WILL COME FROM HERE (100% CORRECT ANSWERS/ A+
GRADED
An APRN works in a urology clinic under the supervision of a
physician who does not restrict the types of medications the APRN is
allowed to prescribe. State law does not require the APRN to practice
under physician supervision. How would the APRN's prescriptive
authority be described?
a. Full authority
b. Independent
c. Without limitation
d. Limited authority - ANSWERS--b. Independent
Which factors increase the need for APRNs to have full prescriptive
authority?
a. More patients will have access to health care.
b. Enrollment in medical schools is predicted to decrease.
c. Physician's assistants are being utilized less often.
d. APRN education is more complex than education for physicians. -
ANSWERS--a. more patients will have access to health care
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Which factors could be attributed to limited prescriptive authority
for APRNs? Select all that apply.
a. Inaccessibility of patient care
b. Higher health care costs
c. Higher quality medical treatment
d. Improved collaborative care
e. Enhanced health literacy - ANSWERS--a. inaccessibility of patient
care
b. higher health care costs
Which aspects support the APRN's provision for full prescriptive
authority? Select all that apply.
a. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease
processes.
b. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for
APRNs.
c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability to
provide safecare.
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety
standards.
e. Limiting provision can decrease health care affordability -
ANSWERS--a.
c.
d.
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Which aspects support the APRN's provision for full prescriptive
authority? Select all that apply.
a. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease
processes.
b. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for
APRNs.
c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability to
provide safecare.
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety
standards. - ANSWERS--a.
c.
d.
A family nurse practitioner practicing in Maine is hired at a practice
across state lines in Virginia. Which aspect of practice may change
for the APRN?
a. The APRN will have less prescriptive authority in the new position.
b. The APRN will have more prescriptive authority in the new
position.
c. The APRN will have equal prescriptive authority in the new
position.
d. The APRN's authority will depend on federal regulations. -
ANSWERS--a.
How can collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive outcomes
for patients? Select all that apply.
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a. Pharmacists can suggest foods that will help with the patient's
condition.
b. Pharmacists have additional information on drug interactions.
c. The pharmacist can suggest adequate medication dosing.
d. Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of the facility formulary.
e. Pharmacy can alter prescriptions when necessary to prevent
patient harm. - ANSWERS--b.
c.
d.
A patient presents with delirium tremens requiring Ativan
administration. The provider of care is not in the facility. Which
action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Obtain a telephone order.
b. Contact the on-call hospitalist.
c. Obtain an order from the charge nurse.
d. Wait for a written Ativan order. - ANSWERS--a.
A patient with chronic pain calls the provider's office to request a
refill on theiroxycontin. Which action is most appropriate?
a. Fax an order to the pharmacy.
b. Schedule an appointment with the patient.
c. Verify the patient's adherence to drug regimen.
d. Determine the patient's current medication dosage. - ANSWERS--
b.
