NR 565 advanced pharmacology FNP EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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NR 565 advanced pharmacology midterm Chamberlain
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EXAM; MOCK NR 565 Midterm Exam 2026 A+ GRADE A
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QUESTION 1 ms




What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on buprenorphine?
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A. Prevention of toxicity
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B. Stop c\onstipation caused by Buprenorphine
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C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity already occurring
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D. Both A and C
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ANSWER

D. Both A and C
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QUESTION 2 ms




Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to the elderly population?
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A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
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B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
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C. The elderly population metabolizes medication faster.
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D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients.
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ANSWER

B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
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QUESTION 3 ms




What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)?
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A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
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B. Make prescribing faster for providers
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C. Educate patients about overdose
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D. Provide correct dosing and pricing information for providers
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,ANSWER

A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
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QUESTION 4 ms




The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of
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A. ways to reduce and prevent harm, such as pregnant women avoiding teratogenic dr
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ugs.
B. potential common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach.
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C. potential severe side effects, such as fetal harm, suicidality, or near-
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fatal dysrhythmias.
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D. Both A and C
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ANSWER

D. Both A and C
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QUESTION 5 ms




Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can experience all of the following effects
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from medications except:
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A. Greater peak effects
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B. Longer duration of action
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C. Increased risk for respiratory depression
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D. Increased dosages of medications
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E. Increased risk of overdose
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ANSWER

D. Increased dosages of medications
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QUESTION 6 ms




Which of the following is not a guiding principle for prescribers when considering opi
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oid medications?
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A. Prescribe opioids only when non-pharmacologic and non-
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opioid treatments have been ineffective.
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B. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.
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C. Assess the patient's risk of overdose.
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D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
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ANSWER

D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
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QUESTION 7 ms

,The nurse practitioner will educate their patient on which black box warning associat
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ed with methadone?
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A. Severe hyperventilation
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B. Increased suicidal thoughts in youth
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C. Prolonged QT interval
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D. Pancreatitis
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ANSWER

C. Prolonged QT interval
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QUESTION 8 ms




Which of the following is true regarding prescriptive authority? A: The Federal Govern
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ment has total control over the APRN's Prescriptive Authority. B: APRN Prescriptive A
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uthority is determined by the Individual State. C: Full Prescriptive Authority is only re
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ached when the APRN has a Doctorate Degree. D: There are no States where APRNs h
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ave Full Prescriptive Authority.
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ANSWER

B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
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QUESTION 9 ms




A black box warning must provide an accurate and concise summary of the drug's adv
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erse effects and the risks associated when taking the medication, even when taken as
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prescribed.
A. True
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B. False
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ANSWER

A. True
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QUESTION 10 ms




Which drug class has a side effect of reflex tachycardia?
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A. ACE inhibitors
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B. Calcium Channel Blockers
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C. Thiazide diuretics
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D. Beta Blockers
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ANSWER

B. Calcium Channel Blockers
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, QUESTION 11 ms




Which blood pressure medication is safe for a woman who is pregnant?
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A. Lisinopril
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B. Amlodipine
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C. Labetalol
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D. Valsartan
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ANSWER

C. Labetalol
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QUESTION 12 ms




Ezetimibe (Zetia) is used to help reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the blood. It i
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s known to help decrease levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and apolipoprotein B
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but is known to slightly increase what?
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A. CK level
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B. Potassium level
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C. HDL cholesterol
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D. LFTs ms




ANSWER

C. HDL cholesterol
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QUESTION 13 ms




What are the monitoring needs of thiazide diuretics?
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A. Weight ms



B. Blood Pressure
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C. Potassium
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D. All of the above
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ANSWER

D. All of the above
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QUESTION 14 ms




What medication is the first line recommendation for blood pressure control?
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A. ACE Inhibitor
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B. ARB ms



C. Thiazide diuretic
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D. Calcium Channel Blocker
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ANSWER

C. Thiazide diuretic
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