MN 553 UNIT 10 FINAL EXAM
Question 1
The Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act:
diatric exclusivity rule which extends the patent on drugs studied in children
committee that writes guidelines for pediatric prescribing
ding for new drug development aimed at children
manufacturers specifically to develop pediatric formulations
Patient education regarding taking iron replacements includes:
dose if they miss a dose to maintain therapeutic levels
on with milk or crackers if it upsets their stomach
ken on an empty stomach with juice
h as Tums may help the upset stomach caused by iron therapy
The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include:
more about Pharmacology than other prescribers because they take it both in their basic
am and in their APRN program.
or the patient from a holistic approach and include the patient in decision making regarding
ss likely to prescribe narcotics and other controlled substances.
ble to prescribe independently in all states, whereas a physician’s assistant needs to have a
ervising their practice.
Precautions that should be taken when prescribing controlled substances include:
escription for a Schedule II drug directly to the pharmacy
-proof paper for all prescriptions written for controlled drugs
pre-signed prescription pads in a locked drawer in the clinic
umbers to indicate the amount of drug to be prescribed
The reason that two MMR vaccines at least a month apart are recommended is:
,ose of MMR “boosts” the immunity built from the first dose.
1 month apart is the standard dosing for all live virus vaccines.
MR vaccine doses are given too close together there is a greater likelihood of severe localized
e vaccine.
patients are fully immunized for measles after the first vaccine, with 99% having immunity after
MMR.
Instructions for the use of nicotine gum include:
m quickly to get a peak effect.
uld be “parked” in the buccal space between chewing.
such as coffee help with the absorption of the nicotine.
bstinence rates occur if the patient chews the gum when he or she is having cravings.
Leonard is completing a 6-month regimen to treat tuberculosis (TB). Monitoring of a patient on TB therapy
includes:
um cultures
t x-ray
y every 3 months
ve
Severe contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy or poison oak exposure often requires treatment with:
ruritics
eroids for 2 to 3 weeks
ed topical intermediate-dose corticosteroids
he patient to prevent spread of the dermatitis
The role of the NP in the use of herbal medication is to:
mpetence in the prescribing of common herbal remedies
d common over-the-counter herbs to patients
ents and guide them to appropriate sources of care
, atients to not use herbal therapy due to the documented dangers
Elena Vasquez’s primary language is Spanish, and she speaks very limited English. Which technique would be
appropriate to use in teaching her about a new drug you have just prescribed?
medical terminology because Spanish has a Latin base.
member who speaks more English to act as an interpreter.
sional interpreter or a reliable staff member who can act as an interpreter.
detailed explanations.
A woman who is pregnant and has hyperthyroidism is best managed by a specialty team who will most likely
treat her with:
e
racil (PTU)
iodine
atment is best delayed until after her pregnancy ends
The first-line drug choice for a previously healthy adult patient diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia
would be:
in
in
e
Sadie is a 90-year-old patient who requires a new prescription. What changes in drug distribution with aging
would influence prescribing for Sadie?
olume of distribution
pid solubility
lasma proteins
uscle-to-fat ratio
Question 1
The Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act:
diatric exclusivity rule which extends the patent on drugs studied in children
committee that writes guidelines for pediatric prescribing
ding for new drug development aimed at children
manufacturers specifically to develop pediatric formulations
Patient education regarding taking iron replacements includes:
dose if they miss a dose to maintain therapeutic levels
on with milk or crackers if it upsets their stomach
ken on an empty stomach with juice
h as Tums may help the upset stomach caused by iron therapy
The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include:
more about Pharmacology than other prescribers because they take it both in their basic
am and in their APRN program.
or the patient from a holistic approach and include the patient in decision making regarding
ss likely to prescribe narcotics and other controlled substances.
ble to prescribe independently in all states, whereas a physician’s assistant needs to have a
ervising their practice.
Precautions that should be taken when prescribing controlled substances include:
escription for a Schedule II drug directly to the pharmacy
-proof paper for all prescriptions written for controlled drugs
pre-signed prescription pads in a locked drawer in the clinic
umbers to indicate the amount of drug to be prescribed
The reason that two MMR vaccines at least a month apart are recommended is:
,ose of MMR “boosts” the immunity built from the first dose.
1 month apart is the standard dosing for all live virus vaccines.
MR vaccine doses are given too close together there is a greater likelihood of severe localized
e vaccine.
patients are fully immunized for measles after the first vaccine, with 99% having immunity after
MMR.
Instructions for the use of nicotine gum include:
m quickly to get a peak effect.
uld be “parked” in the buccal space between chewing.
such as coffee help with the absorption of the nicotine.
bstinence rates occur if the patient chews the gum when he or she is having cravings.
Leonard is completing a 6-month regimen to treat tuberculosis (TB). Monitoring of a patient on TB therapy
includes:
um cultures
t x-ray
y every 3 months
ve
Severe contact dermatitis caused by poison ivy or poison oak exposure often requires treatment with:
ruritics
eroids for 2 to 3 weeks
ed topical intermediate-dose corticosteroids
he patient to prevent spread of the dermatitis
The role of the NP in the use of herbal medication is to:
mpetence in the prescribing of common herbal remedies
d common over-the-counter herbs to patients
ents and guide them to appropriate sources of care
, atients to not use herbal therapy due to the documented dangers
Elena Vasquez’s primary language is Spanish, and she speaks very limited English. Which technique would be
appropriate to use in teaching her about a new drug you have just prescribed?
medical terminology because Spanish has a Latin base.
member who speaks more English to act as an interpreter.
sional interpreter or a reliable staff member who can act as an interpreter.
detailed explanations.
A woman who is pregnant and has hyperthyroidism is best managed by a specialty team who will most likely
treat her with:
e
racil (PTU)
iodine
atment is best delayed until after her pregnancy ends
The first-line drug choice for a previously healthy adult patient diagnosed with community-acquired pneumonia
would be:
in
in
e
Sadie is a 90-year-old patient who requires a new prescription. What changes in drug distribution with aging
would influence prescribing for Sadie?
olume of distribution
pid solubility
lasma proteins
uscle-to-fat ratio
