NR-565 Pharmacology Midterm Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
Prescriptive Authority - Correct answer-the legal right to prescribe drugs. Full
prescriptive authority is the right to prescribe independently and without
limitations (physicians)
2 parts:
-the right to prescribe independently
-the right to prescribe without limitation: prescribe any drugs including controlled
Prescription writing - Correct answer--requires prescriber name, license number,
and contact information
-US DEA number if applicable
-patient name, DOB, allergies
-name of medication, indication, strength, dose, frequency
-number of tablets/capsules and number of refills
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,Prescribing Considerations - Correct answer-Besides efficacy and concerns about
pharmacokinetics
-Generic vs. brand/trade medication
-Route of medication - administration
- Therapeutic window - Antiarrhythmics, antineoplastics, digoxin, lithium,
theophylline, and warfarin have narrow therapeutic windows
- Current medication regimen of the patient, including over-the-counter
medications and alternative and complementary medications/supplements
- Patient demographics: age, gender, ethnicity
- Likelihood of patient compliance
- Patient allergies
- Drug-drug interactions
- hepatic/renal function
Medication Education - Correct answer-1) medication name
2) purpose
3) dosing regimen
4) administration
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, 5) adverse effects
6) any special storage needs
7) associated laboratory testing
8) food or drug interactions
9) duration of therapy
Pharmacokinetics - Correct answer-The process by which drugs are absorbed,
distributed within the body, metabolized, and excreted.
Bioavailability - Correct answer-the fraction of an administered dose of a drug that
reaches systemic circulation. It is critical in determining the correct dosage for oral
medications versus other forms like intravenous (IV) administration
Half-life - Correct answer-the time it takes for the plasma concentration of a drug
to reduce to half its original value. this is crucial to determining drug dosing and
frequency to maintain therapeutic levels.
first-pass effect - Correct answer-a phenomenon where the concentration of a drug
is significantly reduced after metabolism in the liver before it reaches systemic
circulation.
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2026 Questions and Answers
Prescriptive Authority - Correct answer-the legal right to prescribe drugs. Full
prescriptive authority is the right to prescribe independently and without
limitations (physicians)
2 parts:
-the right to prescribe independently
-the right to prescribe without limitation: prescribe any drugs including controlled
Prescription writing - Correct answer--requires prescriber name, license number,
and contact information
-US DEA number if applicable
-patient name, DOB, allergies
-name of medication, indication, strength, dose, frequency
-number of tablets/capsules and number of refills
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,Prescribing Considerations - Correct answer-Besides efficacy and concerns about
pharmacokinetics
-Generic vs. brand/trade medication
-Route of medication - administration
- Therapeutic window - Antiarrhythmics, antineoplastics, digoxin, lithium,
theophylline, and warfarin have narrow therapeutic windows
- Current medication regimen of the patient, including over-the-counter
medications and alternative and complementary medications/supplements
- Patient demographics: age, gender, ethnicity
- Likelihood of patient compliance
- Patient allergies
- Drug-drug interactions
- hepatic/renal function
Medication Education - Correct answer-1) medication name
2) purpose
3) dosing regimen
4) administration
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, 5) adverse effects
6) any special storage needs
7) associated laboratory testing
8) food or drug interactions
9) duration of therapy
Pharmacokinetics - Correct answer-The process by which drugs are absorbed,
distributed within the body, metabolized, and excreted.
Bioavailability - Correct answer-the fraction of an administered dose of a drug that
reaches systemic circulation. It is critical in determining the correct dosage for oral
medications versus other forms like intravenous (IV) administration
Half-life - Correct answer-the time it takes for the plasma concentration of a drug
to reduce to half its original value. this is crucial to determining drug dosing and
frequency to maintain therapeutic levels.
first-pass effect - Correct answer-a phenomenon where the concentration of a drug
is significantly reduced after metabolism in the liver before it reaches systemic
circulation.
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