NR 565 - advanced pharmacology
midterm - Chamberlain Practice EXAM;
2025/2026
When prescribing opioids the APRN should
A. Prescribe opioids and benzodiazepines concurrently
B. Start opioid dose at the highest effective dose
C. Use immediate release opioids when initiating treatment.
D. Order a urine drug screen 30 days after initiating treatment - ANSWER
C. Use immediate release opioids when initiating treatment.
Which medication should be avoided or used with caution in patients with
diabetes?
A. amplodine
B. lisinopril
C. telmisartan
D. hydrochlorothiazide - ANSWER D. hydrochlorothiazide
Methadone can be used to treat
A. opioid addiction
B. mild pain
C. overdose
D. sedation - ANSWER A. opioid addiction
When taking Colchicine it is important to avoid what medication group?
,A. NSAIDS
B. Statin
C. Sulfa
D. antifungal - ANSWER B. Statin
The nurse practitioner understands that their patient requires further medication
education on their prescription of Alendronate if they state:
A. "I should take this medication with a full glass of water."
B. "I should lay down for 30 minutes after taking this medication."
C. "I should stop taking the medication if I have new or worsening heartburn."
D. "This medication helps prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal
women." - ANSWER B. "I should lay down for 30 minutes after
taking this medication."
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 - ANSWER D. Both A and C
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. - ANSWER
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
, 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." -
ANSWER B. "There is no limit to how many tablets you can take
each day."
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 - ANSWER
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
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 - ANSWER D. Both A and C
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
midterm - Chamberlain Practice EXAM;
2025/2026
When prescribing opioids the APRN should
A. Prescribe opioids and benzodiazepines concurrently
B. Start opioid dose at the highest effective dose
C. Use immediate release opioids when initiating treatment.
D. Order a urine drug screen 30 days after initiating treatment - ANSWER
C. Use immediate release opioids when initiating treatment.
Which medication should be avoided or used with caution in patients with
diabetes?
A. amplodine
B. lisinopril
C. telmisartan
D. hydrochlorothiazide - ANSWER D. hydrochlorothiazide
Methadone can be used to treat
A. opioid addiction
B. mild pain
C. overdose
D. sedation - ANSWER A. opioid addiction
When taking Colchicine it is important to avoid what medication group?
,A. NSAIDS
B. Statin
C. Sulfa
D. antifungal - ANSWER B. Statin
The nurse practitioner understands that their patient requires further medication
education on their prescription of Alendronate if they state:
A. "I should take this medication with a full glass of water."
B. "I should lay down for 30 minutes after taking this medication."
C. "I should stop taking the medication if I have new or worsening heartburn."
D. "This medication helps prevent and treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal
women." - ANSWER B. "I should lay down for 30 minutes after
taking this medication."
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 - ANSWER D. Both A and C
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. - ANSWER
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
, 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." -
ANSWER B. "There is no limit to how many tablets you can take
each day."
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 - ANSWER
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
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 - ANSWER D. Both A and C
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
