NSG 6005 Wk 1 quiz Exam Questions with
Complete Solutions (Latest 2025/2026).
Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by - CORRECT ANSWERS the state board
of nursing for each state
The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include -
CORRECT ANSWERS nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the
patient in decision making regarding their care
Clinical Judgement in prescribing includes - CORRECT ANSWERS factoring in the cost to the
patient of the medication
Criteria for choosing an effective drug for a disorder include - CORRECT ANSWERS consulting
nationally recognized guidelines for disease management
Nurse practitioner practice may thrive under health-care reform because of - CORRECT ANSWERS
the demonstrated ability of nurse practitioners to control costs and improve patient outcomes
A comprehensive assessment for a patient should be holistic when trying to determine competence in
drug administration. Which of the following factors would the NP omit from this type of assessment -
CORRECT ANSWERS sexual practices
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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS use a professional interpreter or a reliable staff member who can act as an
interpreter
, Rod, age 68, has hearing difficulty. Which of the following would NOT be helpful in assuring that he
understands teaching about his drug - CORRECT ANSWERS if he reads lips, exaggerate lips
movements when pronouncing the vowel sounds
Which of the following factors may adversely affect a patient's adherence to a therapeutic drug regimen
- CORRECT ANSWERS both 1 and 2 (complexity of the drug regimen and patient perception of
the potential adverse effects of the drugs)
The health-care delivery system itself can create barriers to adherence to a treatment regimen. Which of
the following system variables creates such a barrier - CORRECT ANSWERS increasing
copayments for care
Ralph's blood pressure remains elevated despite increased doses of his drug. The NP is concerned that
he might not be adhering to his treatment regimen. Which of the following events would suggest that
he might not be adherent - CORRECT ANSWERS Ralph states that he always takes the drug
"when I feel my pressure is going up."
Nonadherence is especially common in drugs that treat asymptomatic conditions, such as hypertension.
One way to reduce the likelihood of nonadherence to these drugs is to prescribe a drug that - CORRECT
ANSWERS Has a tolerability profile with fewer of the adverse effects that are considered
"irritating," such as nausea and dizziness
Factors in chronic conditions that contribute to nonadherence include - CORRECT ANSWERS
All of the above (the complexity of the treatment regimen, the length of time over which it must be
taken, breaks in the usual daily routine, such as vacations and weekends)
While patient education about their drugs is important, information alone does not necessarily lead to
adherence to a drug regimen. Patients report greater adherence when - CORRECT ANSWERS
Their concerns and specific area of knowledge deficit were addressed
Patients with psychiatric illnesses have adherence rates to their drug regimen between 35% and 60%. To
improve adherence in this population, prescribe drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS with a longer
half-life so that missed doses produce a longer taper on the drug curve
Complete Solutions (Latest 2025/2026).
Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by - CORRECT ANSWERS the state board
of nursing for each state
The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include -
CORRECT ANSWERS nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the
patient in decision making regarding their care
Clinical Judgement in prescribing includes - CORRECT ANSWERS factoring in the cost to the
patient of the medication
Criteria for choosing an effective drug for a disorder include - CORRECT ANSWERS consulting
nationally recognized guidelines for disease management
Nurse practitioner practice may thrive under health-care reform because of - CORRECT ANSWERS
the demonstrated ability of nurse practitioners to control costs and improve patient outcomes
A comprehensive assessment for a patient should be holistic when trying to determine competence in
drug administration. Which of the following factors would the NP omit from this type of assessment -
CORRECT ANSWERS sexual practices
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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS use a professional interpreter or a reliable staff member who can act as an
interpreter
, Rod, age 68, has hearing difficulty. Which of the following would NOT be helpful in assuring that he
understands teaching about his drug - CORRECT ANSWERS if he reads lips, exaggerate lips
movements when pronouncing the vowel sounds
Which of the following factors may adversely affect a patient's adherence to a therapeutic drug regimen
- CORRECT ANSWERS both 1 and 2 (complexity of the drug regimen and patient perception of
the potential adverse effects of the drugs)
The health-care delivery system itself can create barriers to adherence to a treatment regimen. Which of
the following system variables creates such a barrier - CORRECT ANSWERS increasing
copayments for care
Ralph's blood pressure remains elevated despite increased doses of his drug. The NP is concerned that
he might not be adhering to his treatment regimen. Which of the following events would suggest that
he might not be adherent - CORRECT ANSWERS Ralph states that he always takes the drug
"when I feel my pressure is going up."
Nonadherence is especially common in drugs that treat asymptomatic conditions, such as hypertension.
One way to reduce the likelihood of nonadherence to these drugs is to prescribe a drug that - CORRECT
ANSWERS Has a tolerability profile with fewer of the adverse effects that are considered
"irritating," such as nausea and dizziness
Factors in chronic conditions that contribute to nonadherence include - CORRECT ANSWERS
All of the above (the complexity of the treatment regimen, the length of time over which it must be
taken, breaks in the usual daily routine, such as vacations and weekends)
While patient education about their drugs is important, information alone does not necessarily lead to
adherence to a drug regimen. Patients report greater adherence when - CORRECT ANSWERS
Their concerns and specific area of knowledge deficit were addressed
Patients with psychiatric illnesses have adherence rates to their drug regimen between 35% and 60%. To
improve adherence in this population, prescribe drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS with a longer
half-life so that missed doses produce a longer taper on the drug curve
