Advanced Practice Nurse
Prescribers 6th edition testbank
by Teri Moser woo with 100%
correct answers.
What are some side effects if montelukast (singular)?
Aggression, anxiety, depression, and or suicidal thoughts
Who can montelukast be prescribed for?
a child with moderate persistent asthma
Are there known drug reactions with Beclomethasone (QVAR)
No
What prescription of the following will someone with acute rhinitis benefit
from?
1) Fluticasone
2) Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
3) OTC Cromolyn Nasap Spray (Nasalcrom)
4) Any of the Above?
Any of the above
,What should be monitor for those who are taking diphenhydramine?
Urinary retention
Why are second generation antihistamines such as Claritin taking for
seasonal allergies instead of first generation?
They are less sedating then first generation antihistamines
Who can be prescribed Sudafed?
Anyone over the age of 4 years old
In what populations should cough and cold medicines that contain
sympathomimetic decongestion be used cautiously?
Older adults, infects, and hypertensive patients
What is the first line decongestant for someone who is hypertensive?
Nasal Oxymetazoline
What is the first line treatment for a 5 year old with a URI?
Fluids and symptomatic care
What is an effective, cost effective treatment for impetigo form an insect
bite?
, Bacitracin and Ploymixin B
What are the instructions for applying a topical antibiotic or antiviral
ointment?
Was hands before and after the application of topical antimicrobials
Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by who?
The State Board of Nursing for Each State
What is the benefits of having an APRN prescriber?
APRN's care for patients more holistically and include patients in making
decisions regarding their care
What does clinical judgement in prescribing include?
Factoring in the cost of the particular
What is included in the criteria for choosing and effective drug for a disorder?
Consulting nationally recognized guidelines for disease management
NP's thrive under the new health-care reform because of what?
NP's have the ability to control care cost and improve patient outcome