NUR651 Latest Final Exam Study Guide With
Complete Solution 2026/2027 update
Which category of scheduled drug has a Low potential for abuse; limited physiologic
dependency
1. Schedule 1
2. Schedule 2
3. Schedule 3
4. Schedule 4
5. Schedule 5 - ANSWER Schedule 4
Prescriptive Authority for NP's is regulated by: - ANSWER is regulated by the State Board of
Nursing, Board of Medicine, or Board of Pharmacy depending on the state
T/F: (OTC) without a prescription drugs need approval from the FDA for specific uses in
specific doses like prescription medications. - ANSWER True
Which category of scheduled drug has a High potential for abuse and not routine
therapeutic use?
1. Schedule 1
2. Schedule 2
3. Schedule 3
4. Schedule 4
5. Schedule 5 - ANSWER Schedule 1
,Which category of scheduled drug has the Least potential for abuse; moderate amount of
opioids?
1. Schedule 1
2. Schedule 2
3. Schedule 3
4. Schedule 4
5. Schedule 5 - ANSWER Schedule 5
What is the difference between prescriptive writing between schedule 2 drugs and the
others prescriptions?
1. The NPI number and signature must be present on the script.
2. The nurse must also sign the prescription with a schedule 2 drug.
3. The DEA number and signature of the prescriber must be on the script.
4. The agent of the prescriber must sign the script - ANSWER 3. The DEA number and
signature of the prescriber must be on the script.
For controlled substances in Schedule Two, the DEA number of the prescriber has to be on
the prescription and the prescriber must sign the prescription. For all other prescriptions,
an agent of the prescriber may sign the prescription
This is the Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion of drugs.
(What the body does to the drug)
1. Pharmacodynamics
2. Pharmacokinetics
3. Therapeutics - ANSWER 2. Pharmacokinetics
This is the Study and measurement of responses of the body to drugs.
(What the drug does to the body)
,1. Pharmacodynamics
2. Pharmacokinetics
3. Therapeutics - ANSWER 1. Pharmacodynamics
What is the weakest type of bond between drug and receptor?
1. Hydrogen
2. van der Waals
3. Covalent
4. Ionic - ANSWER 2. Van der Waals
Most drugs have molecular targets, what are the two examples of drugs that do not?
1. Opioids and NSAIDS
2. Antacids in the stomach and Volatile general anesthetics
3. OTC cold medications and inhaled Corticosteroids
4. Some Blood Pressure Medications and Laxatives - ANSWER 2. Antacids in the stomach
and Volatile general anesthetics
The drug Valacyclovir is absorbed in the body by which mechanism of transport?
1. Passive
2. Active
3. Facilitated - ANSWER 2. Active Transport
The drug valacyclovir, an antiviral, has an amino acid attached to acyclovir. This allows for
active transport of the drug from the GI tract through amino acid receptors and thus more
acyclovir gets to the site of action in the body.
Which is the most common method of absorption into the body by the oral route?
1. Facilitated Transport
, 2. Active Transport
3. Passive Diffusion - ANSWER 3. Passive Diffusion
T/F: In the blood brain barrier, capillaries have tight junctions that limit the entry of lipid
soluble substances. - ANSWER False
Capillaries have tight junctions that limit the entry of WATER soluble substances.
Which enzymes are ) are responsible for drug metabolism in the liver? - ANSWER The P450
(CYP) ezymes
Alcohol consumption and smoking are liver enzyme inducers or inhibitors? - ANSWER
inducers:
This can metabolize the drug more quickly resulting in a less therapeutic outcome
Grapefruit juice is a liver enzyme inhibitor and people currently taking which drugs should
avoid drinking this. - ANSWER People taking statins, "ine's", verapamil, 17 B estradiol, and
dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers should avoid grapefruit juice because it may
metabolize the drug slower which may lead to toxicity of the drug.
what do all of these drugs have in common?
azithromycin captopril erythromycin
fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin)
griseofulvin isoniazid oral penicillins
sucralfate
tetracycline theophylline, timed release (e.g., Theo-Dur Sprinkle, Theo-
24, Uniphyl) zidovudine - ANSWER They are all to be taken on an
empty stomach
Complete Solution 2026/2027 update
Which category of scheduled drug has a Low potential for abuse; limited physiologic
dependency
1. Schedule 1
2. Schedule 2
3. Schedule 3
4. Schedule 4
5. Schedule 5 - ANSWER Schedule 4
Prescriptive Authority for NP's is regulated by: - ANSWER is regulated by the State Board of
Nursing, Board of Medicine, or Board of Pharmacy depending on the state
T/F: (OTC) without a prescription drugs need approval from the FDA for specific uses in
specific doses like prescription medications. - ANSWER True
Which category of scheduled drug has a High potential for abuse and not routine
therapeutic use?
1. Schedule 1
2. Schedule 2
3. Schedule 3
4. Schedule 4
5. Schedule 5 - ANSWER Schedule 1
,Which category of scheduled drug has the Least potential for abuse; moderate amount of
opioids?
1. Schedule 1
2. Schedule 2
3. Schedule 3
4. Schedule 4
5. Schedule 5 - ANSWER Schedule 5
What is the difference between prescriptive writing between schedule 2 drugs and the
others prescriptions?
1. The NPI number and signature must be present on the script.
2. The nurse must also sign the prescription with a schedule 2 drug.
3. The DEA number and signature of the prescriber must be on the script.
4. The agent of the prescriber must sign the script - ANSWER 3. The DEA number and
signature of the prescriber must be on the script.
For controlled substances in Schedule Two, the DEA number of the prescriber has to be on
the prescription and the prescriber must sign the prescription. For all other prescriptions,
an agent of the prescriber may sign the prescription
This is the Absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion of drugs.
(What the body does to the drug)
1. Pharmacodynamics
2. Pharmacokinetics
3. Therapeutics - ANSWER 2. Pharmacokinetics
This is the Study and measurement of responses of the body to drugs.
(What the drug does to the body)
,1. Pharmacodynamics
2. Pharmacokinetics
3. Therapeutics - ANSWER 1. Pharmacodynamics
What is the weakest type of bond between drug and receptor?
1. Hydrogen
2. van der Waals
3. Covalent
4. Ionic - ANSWER 2. Van der Waals
Most drugs have molecular targets, what are the two examples of drugs that do not?
1. Opioids and NSAIDS
2. Antacids in the stomach and Volatile general anesthetics
3. OTC cold medications and inhaled Corticosteroids
4. Some Blood Pressure Medications and Laxatives - ANSWER 2. Antacids in the stomach
and Volatile general anesthetics
The drug Valacyclovir is absorbed in the body by which mechanism of transport?
1. Passive
2. Active
3. Facilitated - ANSWER 2. Active Transport
The drug valacyclovir, an antiviral, has an amino acid attached to acyclovir. This allows for
active transport of the drug from the GI tract through amino acid receptors and thus more
acyclovir gets to the site of action in the body.
Which is the most common method of absorption into the body by the oral route?
1. Facilitated Transport
, 2. Active Transport
3. Passive Diffusion - ANSWER 3. Passive Diffusion
T/F: In the blood brain barrier, capillaries have tight junctions that limit the entry of lipid
soluble substances. - ANSWER False
Capillaries have tight junctions that limit the entry of WATER soluble substances.
Which enzymes are ) are responsible for drug metabolism in the liver? - ANSWER The P450
(CYP) ezymes
Alcohol consumption and smoking are liver enzyme inducers or inhibitors? - ANSWER
inducers:
This can metabolize the drug more quickly resulting in a less therapeutic outcome
Grapefruit juice is a liver enzyme inhibitor and people currently taking which drugs should
avoid drinking this. - ANSWER People taking statins, "ine's", verapamil, 17 B estradiol, and
dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers should avoid grapefruit juice because it may
metabolize the drug slower which may lead to toxicity of the drug.
what do all of these drugs have in common?
azithromycin captopril erythromycin
fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin)
griseofulvin isoniazid oral penicillins
sucralfate
tetracycline theophylline, timed release (e.g., Theo-Dur Sprinkle, Theo-
24, Uniphyl) zidovudine - ANSWER They are all to be taken on an
empty stomach
