NR565 MIDTERM STUDY QUESTIONS WITH ACCURATE
ANSWERS
ACEI correct answer
Acute Pain Management correct answer
Agonist correct answer A drug that binds to and activates a receptor. Can be full,
partial or inverse. A full agonist has high efficacy, producing a full response while
occupying a relatively low proportion of receptors. A partial agonist has lower
efficacy than a full agonist. It produces sub-maximal activation even when
occupying the total receptor population, therefore cannot produce the maximal
response, irrespective of the concentration applied. An inverse agonist produces
an effect opposite to that of an agonist, yet it binds to the same receptor binding-
site as an agonist
Alendronate correct answer
Allopurinol correct answer
Antagonist correct answer A drug that attenuates the effect of an agonist. Can be
competitive or non-competitive, each of which can be reversible or irreversible. A
competitive antagonist binds to the same site as the agonist but does not activate
it, thus blocks the agonist's action. A non-competitive antagonist binds to an
allosteric (non-agonist) site on the receptor to prevent activation of the receptor.
A reversible antagonist binds non-covalently to the receptor, therefore can be
"washed out". An irreversible antagonist binds covalently to the receptor and
cannot be displaced by either competing ligands or washing.
, Anticoagulants correct answer
antiplatelet agents correct answer
APRN prescribing role correct answer Prescriptive authority for nurse
practitioners also regulates prescribing rights beyond medications and controlled
substances. These rights include therapeutic devices and services and are outlined
in state practice laws and regulations and include Durable Medical Equipment
(DME) such as wheelchairs, power scooters, hospital beds, portable oxygen
equipment, handicap placards, etc. and medical services such as Physical Therapy
(PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), home health services, etc. Prescriptive authority
encompasses more than writing a prescription correctly. It requires adherence to
ethical guidelines to ensure that patients are safeguarded from harm. Ethical
prescribing starts with being well-informed about medications. Mechanism of
action, efficacy, and safety are important considerations, as are a patient's distinct
needs and circumstances, including the number of medications prescribed
(Mitchell & Oliphant, 2016). Most patients receiving a prescription are taking
other medications, whether prescription or over-the-counter. Appropriate
selection, dosing, and duration of pharmaceutical agents are key to maximizing
outcomes and minimizing adverse effects
ARB correct answer
Assessing and Addressing OUD correct answer
Beer's Criteria correct answer identifies drugs with a high likelihood of causing
adverse effects in older adults. Accordingly, drugs on this list should generally be
avoided in adults older than 65 years except when the benefits are significantly
greater than the risks.
ANSWERS
ACEI correct answer
Acute Pain Management correct answer
Agonist correct answer A drug that binds to and activates a receptor. Can be full,
partial or inverse. A full agonist has high efficacy, producing a full response while
occupying a relatively low proportion of receptors. A partial agonist has lower
efficacy than a full agonist. It produces sub-maximal activation even when
occupying the total receptor population, therefore cannot produce the maximal
response, irrespective of the concentration applied. An inverse agonist produces
an effect opposite to that of an agonist, yet it binds to the same receptor binding-
site as an agonist
Alendronate correct answer
Allopurinol correct answer
Antagonist correct answer A drug that attenuates the effect of an agonist. Can be
competitive or non-competitive, each of which can be reversible or irreversible. A
competitive antagonist binds to the same site as the agonist but does not activate
it, thus blocks the agonist's action. A non-competitive antagonist binds to an
allosteric (non-agonist) site on the receptor to prevent activation of the receptor.
A reversible antagonist binds non-covalently to the receptor, therefore can be
"washed out". An irreversible antagonist binds covalently to the receptor and
cannot be displaced by either competing ligands or washing.
, Anticoagulants correct answer
antiplatelet agents correct answer
APRN prescribing role correct answer Prescriptive authority for nurse
practitioners also regulates prescribing rights beyond medications and controlled
substances. These rights include therapeutic devices and services and are outlined
in state practice laws and regulations and include Durable Medical Equipment
(DME) such as wheelchairs, power scooters, hospital beds, portable oxygen
equipment, handicap placards, etc. and medical services such as Physical Therapy
(PT), Occupational Therapy (OT), home health services, etc. Prescriptive authority
encompasses more than writing a prescription correctly. It requires adherence to
ethical guidelines to ensure that patients are safeguarded from harm. Ethical
prescribing starts with being well-informed about medications. Mechanism of
action, efficacy, and safety are important considerations, as are a patient's distinct
needs and circumstances, including the number of medications prescribed
(Mitchell & Oliphant, 2016). Most patients receiving a prescription are taking
other medications, whether prescription or over-the-counter. Appropriate
selection, dosing, and duration of pharmaceutical agents are key to maximizing
outcomes and minimizing adverse effects
ARB correct answer
Assessing and Addressing OUD correct answer
Beer's Criteria correct answer identifies drugs with a high likelihood of causing
adverse effects in older adults. Accordingly, drugs on this list should generally be
avoided in adults older than 65 years except when the benefits are significantly
greater than the risks.
