NR 565 FINAL EXAM ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY 2024
EXAM COMPLETE 220 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following is true regarding prescriptive authority?
A: The Federal Government has total control over the APRN's Prescriptive Authority.
B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
C: Full Prescriptive Authority is only reached when the APRN has a Doctorate Degree.
D: There are no States where APRNs have Full Prescriptive Authority.
B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
A black box warning must provide an accurate and concise summary of the drug's
adverse effects and the risks associated when taking the medication, even when taken
as prescribed.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Which drug class has a side effect of reflex tachycardia?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Calcium Channel Blockers
C. Thiazide diuretics
D. Beta Blockers
B. Calcium Channel Blockers
Which blood pressure medication is safe for a woman who is pregnant?
A. Lisinopril
B. Amlodipine
C. Labetalol
D. Valsartan
C. Labetalol
Ezetimibe (Zetia) is used to help reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the blood. It is
known to help decrease levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and apolipoprotein B
but is known to slightly increase what?
A. CK level
B. Potassium level
C. HDL cholesterol
D. LFTs
C. HDL cholesterol
What are the monitoring needs of thiazide diuretics?
,A. Weight
B. Blood Pressure
C. Potassium
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What medication is the first line recommendation for blood pressure control?
A. ACE Inhibitor
B. ARB
C. Thiazide diuretic
D. Calcium Channel Blocker
C. Thiazide diuretic
What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on buprenorphine?
A. Prevention of toxicity
B. Stop c\onstipation caused by Buprenorphine
C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity already occurring
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
3 multiple choice options
Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to the elderly population?
A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
C. The elderly population metabolizes medication faster.
D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients.
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
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There are several points of education that should be given to a patient taking
acetaminophen. Which of these statements if made by the patient taking
acetaminophen is incorrect?
A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at least four hours to take another."
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets I can take each day."
C. "I should not take Tylenol if I have liver disease or chronically drink alcohol."
D. "I can take 325-650mg for mild pain, and 500-1000mg for moderate pain."
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)?
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
B. Make prescribing faster for providers
C. Educate patients about overdose
D. Provide correct dosing and pricing information for providers
, A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of
A. ways to reduce and prevent harm, such as pregnant women avoiding teratogenic
drugs.
B. potential common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach.
C. potential severe side effects, such as fetal harm, suicidality, or near-fatal
dysrhythmias.
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can experience all of the following effects
from medications except:
A. Greater peak effects
B. Longer duration of action
C. Increased risk for respiratory depression
D. Increased dosages of medications
E. Increased risk of overdose
D. Increased dosages of medications
Which of the following is not a guiding principle for prescribers when considering opioid
medications?
A. Prescribe opioids only when non-pharmacologic and non-opioid treatments have
been ineffective.
B. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.
C. Assess the patient's risk of overdose.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
The nurse practitioner will educate their patient on which black box warning associated
with methadone?
A. Severe hyperventilation
B. Increased suicidal thoughts in youth
C. Prolonged QT interval
D. Pancreatitis
C. Prolonged QT interval
When should naloxone be prescribed to a patient?
A. After the patient's first overdose
B. With every opioid prescription
C. At the patient's request
D. After an appointment with a pain specialist
B. With every opioid prescription
What is recommended as first-line drugs for treating hypertension, especially for
patients with risk factors for osteoporosis?
EXAM COMPLETE 220 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS
Which of the following is true regarding prescriptive authority?
A: The Federal Government has total control over the APRN's Prescriptive Authority.
B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
C: Full Prescriptive Authority is only reached when the APRN has a Doctorate Degree.
D: There are no States where APRNs have Full Prescriptive Authority.
B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
A black box warning must provide an accurate and concise summary of the drug's
adverse effects and the risks associated when taking the medication, even when taken
as prescribed.
A. True
B. False
A. True
Which drug class has a side effect of reflex tachycardia?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Calcium Channel Blockers
C. Thiazide diuretics
D. Beta Blockers
B. Calcium Channel Blockers
Which blood pressure medication is safe for a woman who is pregnant?
A. Lisinopril
B. Amlodipine
C. Labetalol
D. Valsartan
C. Labetalol
Ezetimibe (Zetia) is used to help reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the blood. It is
known to help decrease levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and apolipoprotein B
but is known to slightly increase what?
A. CK level
B. Potassium level
C. HDL cholesterol
D. LFTs
C. HDL cholesterol
What are the monitoring needs of thiazide diuretics?
,A. Weight
B. Blood Pressure
C. Potassium
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
What medication is the first line recommendation for blood pressure control?
A. ACE Inhibitor
B. ARB
C. Thiazide diuretic
D. Calcium Channel Blocker
C. Thiazide diuretic
What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on buprenorphine?
A. Prevention of toxicity
B. Stop c\onstipation caused by Buprenorphine
C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity already occurring
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
3 multiple choice options
Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to the elderly population?
A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
C. The elderly population metabolizes medication faster.
D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients.
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
Brainpower
Read More
There are several points of education that should be given to a patient taking
acetaminophen. Which of these statements if made by the patient taking
acetaminophen is incorrect?
A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at least four hours to take another."
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets I can take each day."
C. "I should not take Tylenol if I have liver disease or chronically drink alcohol."
D. "I can take 325-650mg for mild pain, and 500-1000mg for moderate pain."
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)?
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
B. Make prescribing faster for providers
C. Educate patients about overdose
D. Provide correct dosing and pricing information for providers
, A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of
A. ways to reduce and prevent harm, such as pregnant women avoiding teratogenic
drugs.
B. potential common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach.
C. potential severe side effects, such as fetal harm, suicidality, or near-fatal
dysrhythmias.
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can experience all of the following effects
from medications except:
A. Greater peak effects
B. Longer duration of action
C. Increased risk for respiratory depression
D. Increased dosages of medications
E. Increased risk of overdose
D. Increased dosages of medications
Which of the following is not a guiding principle for prescribers when considering opioid
medications?
A. Prescribe opioids only when non-pharmacologic and non-opioid treatments have
been ineffective.
B. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.
C. Assess the patient's risk of overdose.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
The nurse practitioner will educate their patient on which black box warning associated
with methadone?
A. Severe hyperventilation
B. Increased suicidal thoughts in youth
C. Prolonged QT interval
D. Pancreatitis
C. Prolonged QT interval
When should naloxone be prescribed to a patient?
A. After the patient's first overdose
B. With every opioid prescription
C. At the patient's request
D. After an appointment with a pain specialist
B. With every opioid prescription
What is recommended as first-line drugs for treating hypertension, especially for
patients with risk factors for osteoporosis?
