NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm - Chamberlain
Practice EXAM; MOCK practice Question and answers
rated A+ 2025/2026
1. What are two functions of naloxone when a D. "
patient is on buprenorphine? I
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B. Stop c\onstipation caused by Buprenorphine e
C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity already 325
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D. Both A and C 650
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2. Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing
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med- ications to the elderly population?
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A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia. d
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy. pai
C. The elderly population metabolizes n,
medication faster. and
D.Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly 50
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3. There are several points of education that 00
should be given to a patient taking mg
acetaminophen. Which of these statements if for
made by the patient taking aceta- minophen is mo
incorrect? der
ate
A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at least four pai
hours to take another." n."
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."
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,D. Both A and C
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
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, NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm - Chamberlain
Practice EXAM; MOCK practice
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ds2dsp
What is the point of a prescription drug A. Help identify patients
monitoring program (PDMP)? who may be at risk for
overdose
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for
over- dose
B. Make prescribing faster for providers
C. Educate patients about overdose
D. Provide correct dosing and pricing
information for providers
5. The purpose of black box warnings is to
D. Both A and C
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
6. Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency D. Increased dosages of
can ex- perience all of the following effects medications
from medications except:
A. Greater peak effects
B. Longer duration of action
C. Increased risk for respiratory depression
D. Increased dosages of medications
E. Increased risk of overdose
7.
2/
19
Practice EXAM; MOCK practice Question and answers
rated A+ 2025/2026
1. What are two functions of naloxone when a D. "
patient is on buprenorphine? I
can
A. Prevention of toxicity tak
B. Stop c\onstipation caused by Buprenorphine e
C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity already 325
occurring -
D. Both A and C 650
mg
2. Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing
for
med- ications to the elderly population?
mil
A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia. d
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy. pai
C. The elderly population metabolizes n,
medication faster. and
D.Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly 50
patients. 0-
10
3. There are several points of education that 00
should be given to a patient taking mg
acetaminophen. Which of these statements if for
made by the patient taking aceta- minophen is mo
incorrect? der
ate
A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at least four pai
hours to take another." n."
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."
4
. 1/
19
,D. Both A and C
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
4
. 1/
19
, NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm - Chamberlain
Practice EXAM; MOCK practice
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ds2dsp
What is the point of a prescription drug A. Help identify patients
monitoring program (PDMP)? who may be at risk for
overdose
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for
over- dose
B. Make prescribing faster for providers
C. Educate patients about overdose
D. Provide correct dosing and pricing
information for providers
5. The purpose of black box warnings is to
D. Both A and C
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
6. Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency D. Increased dosages of
can ex- perience all of the following effects medications
from medications except:
A. Greater peak effects
B. Longer duration of action
C. Increased risk for respiratory depression
D. Increased dosages of medications
E. Increased risk of overdose
7.
2/
19
