Exam Review; Exam Practice 2026|2027 Questions and Answers
with Complete A+ Solutions!!!
What is the mechanism of action of Desmopressin (DDAVP)? - Correct Answer -Decreases urine
production via antidiuretic hormone (vasopressin).
What should you consider regarding samples from a drug rep? - Correct Answer -Conflict of Interest.
What are two scenarios that may create a conflict of interest? - Correct Answer -Receiving samples from
a drug rep and attending an industry-sponsored educational program.
What does a black box warning provide? - Correct Answer -Benefits and risks of a medication.
What should you do if a patient inquires about a BBW on their medication? - Correct Answer -Research
benefits and risks; you don't need to discontinue the drug.
What should you do when prescribing off-label? - Correct Answer -Document and provide full disclosure
(risks/benefits).
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,What do you do if a patient with anorexia nervosa refuses to see a PCP? - Correct Answer -Contact CPS
What are three symptoms of Disseminated Encephalomyelitis? - Correct Answer -Paresthesia, fatigue,
asymmetric body movement of extremities.
How do you establish a diagnosis for a patient unable to remember events? - Correct Answer -Provide
anchor (memorable events) to establish diagnosis.
How can you implement policy affecting NPs nationwide? - Correct Answer -Host online forum/give
survey to obtain information.
How should you address coworkers' opposition to a policy? - Correct Answer -Explain how the policy will
increase quality of patient care.
What is the initial step in providing continuous improvement of Quality of Care in an outpatient setting? -
Correct Answer -Create an instrument to monitor outcomes.
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,What laboratory test result is expected in a patient with an autoimmune disease? - Correct Answer -
Increased cytokine levels.
What are two ways to treat enuresis (night-time bedwetting)? - Correct Answer -Alarm clock and
Desmopressin (DDAVP).
What two conditions is acupuncture used for? - Correct Answer -Pain, depression
What act protects a patient from unlawful hospitalization? - Correct Answer -Habeas Corpus Act
What does the Habeas Corpus Act protect? - Correct Answer -It protects a patient from unlawful
hospitalization (able to leave AMA).
What act prevents a patient from unlawful hospitalization? - Correct Answer -Habeas Corpus Act.
What is Disseminated Encephalomyelitis? - Correct Answer -An autoimmune viral infection primarily
affecting children.
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, What should you warn a male patient about when prescribing trazodone? - Correct Answer -Warn about
priapism and document.
What are three risk factors for Sleep Apnea? - Correct Answer -Smoking, increased weight/obesity,
diabetes mellitus (DM).
What is tolerance in pharmacology? - Correct Answer -Decreased effect with continuous use.
What is the goal of Reflective Practice? - Correct Answer -Improve practice.
What does Reflective Practice involve? - Correct Answer -Providing debriefing techniques, feedback to
staff, and strategies to learn from experiences.
What should you do for a patient with mild symptoms on the COWS scale? - Correct Answer -Give
clonidine or a muscle relaxant.
When should you administer buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) during opiate withdrawal? - Correct
Answer -For moderate symptoms (13 or higher on COWS).
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