Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5 Exam
Questions With Correct Answers
In every state, prescriptive authority for NPs includes the ability to write
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prescriptions:
A. for controlled substances.
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B. for specified classifications of medications.
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C. without physician-mandated involvement.
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D. with full, independent prescriptive authority. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B. for
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specified classifications of medications.
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A primary care NP wishes to order a drug that will be effective immediately after
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administration of the drug. Which route should the NP choose?
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Rectal
Topical
Sublingual
Intramuscular - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Sublingual | | |
According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a prescription must include: -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-(1) the patient's name and address;
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(2) the name, strength, and quantity of the drug to be dispensed;
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(3) directions to the patient regarding taking of the drug and the dosage;
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,(4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate;
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(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the physician with whom the
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APRN has a prescriptive
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authority agreement |
(6) address and telephone number of the site at which the prescription drug
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order was issued;| |
(7) the date of issuance;
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(8) the number of refills permitted;
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(9) the name, prescription authorization number, and original signature of the
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APRN who authorized the
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prescription drug order; and | | |
(10) the United States Drug Enforcement Administration numbers of the APRN
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and the delegating physician,
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if the prescription drug order is for a controlled substance.
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The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) writes a prescription for an antibiotic
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using an electronic drug prescription system. The pharmacist will fill this
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prescription when: |
the electronic prescription is received.
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the patient brings a written copy of the prescription.
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a copy of the written prescription is faxed to the pharmacy.
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,the pharmacist accesses the patient's electronic record to verify. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-the electronic prescription is received. | | | |
A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma. The patient asks the
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nurse why the drug is given by this route instead of orally. The nurse should
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explain that the inhaled form:
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is absorbed less quickly.
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has reduced bioavailability.
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has fewer systemic side effects.
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provides dosing that is easier to regulate. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-has fewer
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systemic side effects.
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A primary care NP is prescribing a drug for a patient who does not take any other
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medications. The NP should realize that: | | | | |
CYP450 enzyme reactions will not interfere with this drug's metabolism.
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substrates such as alcohol cannot interfere with the drug when the patient is
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abstaining.
, food-drug interactions are limited to those where food enhances or inhibits drug
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absorption.
a thorough history of diet, alcohol use, smoking, and over-the-counter and herbal
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products is required. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-a thorough history of diet, alcohol
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use, smoking, and over-the-counter and herbal products is required.
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The neighbor of a primary care NP asks the NP to write a prescription for an
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antibiotic. The NP should tell the neighbor:
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a prescription will be written one time only.
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she will ask a colleague to write the prescription.
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that it is illegal to write prescriptions for friends.
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that it is best if the neighbor sees a health care provider before obtaining a
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prescription. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-that it is best if the neighbor sees a health
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care provider before obtaining a prescription.
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Under Texas law, Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) must receive a
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prescribing number from the Texas Board of Nursing before applying for
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supervision and prescriptive delegation with the Texas Medical Board?
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True or False - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-True
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Questions With Correct Answers
In every state, prescriptive authority for NPs includes the ability to write
| | | | | | | | | | | |
prescriptions:
A. for controlled substances.
| | |
B. for specified classifications of medications.
| | | | |
C. without physician-mandated involvement.
| | |
D. with full, independent prescriptive authority. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-B. for
| | | | | | | | | |
specified classifications of medications.
| | |
A primary care NP wishes to order a drug that will be effective immediately after
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
administration of the drug. Which route should the NP choose?
| | | | | | | | |
Rectal
Topical
Sublingual
Intramuscular - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Sublingual | | |
According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a prescription must include: -
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-(1) the patient's name and address;
| | | | | |
(2) the name, strength, and quantity of the drug to be dispensed;
| | | | | | | | | | |
(3) directions to the patient regarding taking of the drug and the dosage;
| | | | | | | | | | | |
,(4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate;
| | | | | | | |
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the physician with whom the
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
APRN has a prescriptive
| | |
authority agreement |
(6) address and telephone number of the site at which the prescription drug
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
order was issued;| |
(7) the date of issuance;
| | | |
(8) the number of refills permitted;
| | | | |
(9) the name, prescription authorization number, and original signature of the
| | | | | | | | | | |
APRN who authorized the
| | |
prescription drug order; and | | |
(10) the United States Drug Enforcement Administration numbers of the APRN
| | | | | | | | | | |
and the delegating physician,
| | |
if the prescription drug order is for a controlled substance.
| | | | | | | | |
The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) writes a prescription for an antibiotic
| | | | | | | | | | | |
using an electronic drug prescription system. The pharmacist will fill this
| | | | | | | | | | |
prescription when: |
the electronic prescription is received.
| | | |
the patient brings a written copy of the prescription.
| | | | | | | |
a copy of the written prescription is faxed to the pharmacy.
| | | | | | | | | |
,the pharmacist accesses the patient's electronic record to verify. - CORRECT
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ANSWER✔✔-the electronic prescription is received. | | | |
A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma. The patient asks the
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
nurse why the drug is given by this route instead of orally. The nurse should
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
explain that the inhaled form:
| | | |
is absorbed less quickly.
| | |
has reduced bioavailability.
| |
has fewer systemic side effects.
| | | |
provides dosing that is easier to regulate. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-has fewer
| | | | | | | | | | |
systemic side effects.
| |
A primary care NP is prescribing a drug for a patient who does not take any other
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
medications. The NP should realize that: | | | | |
CYP450 enzyme reactions will not interfere with this drug's metabolism.
| | | | | | | | |
substrates such as alcohol cannot interfere with the drug when the patient is
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
abstaining.
, food-drug interactions are limited to those where food enhances or inhibits drug
| | | | | | | | | | | |
absorption.
a thorough history of diet, alcohol use, smoking, and over-the-counter and herbal
| | | | | | | | | | |
products is required. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-a thorough history of diet, alcohol
| | | | | | | | | | | |
use, smoking, and over-the-counter and herbal products is required.
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The neighbor of a primary care NP asks the NP to write a prescription for an
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
antibiotic. The NP should tell the neighbor:
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a prescription will be written one time only.
| | | | | | |
she will ask a colleague to write the prescription.
| | | | | | | |
that it is illegal to write prescriptions for friends.
| | | | | | | |
that it is best if the neighbor sees a health care provider before obtaining a
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
prescription. - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-that it is best if the neighbor sees a health
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
care provider before obtaining a prescription.
| | | | |
Under Texas law, Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) must receive a
| | | | | | | | | | |
prescribing number from the Texas Board of Nursing before applying for
| | | | | | | | | | |
supervision and prescriptive delegation with the Texas Medical Board?
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True or False - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-True
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