NR508 Week 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Quiz
(2 Version of Each Quiz)
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, Question 10.10. A patient asks a primary care NP whether over-the-counter drugs are safer
than prescription drugs. The NP should explain that over-the-counter drugs are: (Points : 2)
generally safe when label information is understood and followed.
safer because over-the-counter doses are lower than prescription doses of the same
drug.
less safe because they are not well regulated by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA).
not extensively tested, so claims made by manufacturers cannot be substantiated.
Question 11.11. As primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) continue to develop their role as
prescribers of medications, it will be important to: (Points : 2)
attain the same level of expertise as physicians who currently prescribe medications.
learn from the experiences of physicians and develop expertise based on evidence-
based practice.
maintain collaborative and supervisorial relationships with physicians who will
oversee prescribing practices.
develop relationships with pharmaceutical representatives to learn about new
medications as they are developed.
Question 12.12. A woman who is being treated with radiotherapy for breast cancer asks her
primary care nurse practitioner (NP) about using dietary supplements to improve her chance
of recovery. The NP should tell her that: (Points : 2)
vitamin E is not harmful but has not been shown to change outcomes.
no supplements have been shown to alter outcomes or response to therapy.
folic acid and other B vitamins may improve ability to tolerate chemotherapy.
vitamin C, taken at least 6 days per week, may lower her risk of cancer recurrence.
Question 13.13. The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) is using critical thinking skills
when: (Points : 2)
using standardized protocols to guide patient care.
adhering to scientific principles to solve a patient problem.
following the practices of seasoned mentors when giving care.
analyzing current research and synthesizing new approaches to patient care.
Question 14.14. CRNAs in most states: (Points : 2)
must have a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number to practice.
(2 Version of Each Quiz)
1
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,2
, Question 10.10. A patient asks a primary care NP whether over-the-counter drugs are safer
than prescription drugs. The NP should explain that over-the-counter drugs are: (Points : 2)
generally safe when label information is understood and followed.
safer because over-the-counter doses are lower than prescription doses of the same
drug.
less safe because they are not well regulated by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA).
not extensively tested, so claims made by manufacturers cannot be substantiated.
Question 11.11. As primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) continue to develop their role as
prescribers of medications, it will be important to: (Points : 2)
attain the same level of expertise as physicians who currently prescribe medications.
learn from the experiences of physicians and develop expertise based on evidence-
based practice.
maintain collaborative and supervisorial relationships with physicians who will
oversee prescribing practices.
develop relationships with pharmaceutical representatives to learn about new
medications as they are developed.
Question 12.12. A woman who is being treated with radiotherapy for breast cancer asks her
primary care nurse practitioner (NP) about using dietary supplements to improve her chance
of recovery. The NP should tell her that: (Points : 2)
vitamin E is not harmful but has not been shown to change outcomes.
no supplements have been shown to alter outcomes or response to therapy.
folic acid and other B vitamins may improve ability to tolerate chemotherapy.
vitamin C, taken at least 6 days per week, may lower her risk of cancer recurrence.
Question 13.13. The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) is using critical thinking skills
when: (Points : 2)
using standardized protocols to guide patient care.
adhering to scientific principles to solve a patient problem.
following the practices of seasoned mentors when giving care.
analyzing current research and synthesizing new approaches to patient care.
Question 14.14. CRNAs in most states: (Points : 2)
must have a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number to practice.
