D116 - Pharmacology - WGU Pre-Assessment (study plan) Exam Guide 2026/2027

D116 - Pharmacology - WGU Pre-Assessment (study plan) Exam Guide 2026/2027 1. What factor can be attributed to limited prescriptive authority for APRNs?: In- accessibility of patient care Feedback:Limiting prescriptive authority for APRNs can create barriers to quality, attordable, and accessible patient care. It may also lead to poor collaboration among providers and higher health care costs. 2. A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent migraine headaches is not working. Which action should be taken first?: Ask the patient about the number and frequency of tablets taken. Feedback:using the drug as ordered. Asking the patient to tell the nurse how many tablets are taken and how often helps the nurse determine compliance. 3. A patient is receiving intravenous gentamicin. A serum drug test reveals toxic levels. The dosing is correct, and this medication has been tolerated by this patient in the past. Which could be a probable cause of the test result