NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Care of the
Fundamentals Exam Questions and Verified
Answers
1. 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.
2. 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. 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."
4. 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
5. 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
, 6. 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
7. 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 treat- ments
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.
8. 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
Fundamentals Exam Questions and Verified
Answers
1. 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.
2. 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. 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."
4. 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
5. 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
, 6. 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
7. 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 treat- ments
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.
8. 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
