FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE
PRESCRIBERS 5TH EDITION SOLUTION
MANUAL
,TABLE OF CONTENT
UNIT I. THE FOUNDATION
1. The Role of the Nurse Practitioner as Prescriber
2. Review of the Basic Principles of Pharmacology
3. Rational Drug Selection
4. Legal and Professional Issues in Prescribing
5. Adverse Drug Reactions
6. An Introduction to Pharmacogenetics
7. Nutrition and Neutraceuticals
8. Herbal Therapies
9. Cannabis
10. Pharmacoeconomics
UNIT II. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS WITH SINGLE
DRUGS
11. Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System
12. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
13. Drugs Affecting the Cardiovascular and Renal Systems
,14. Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System
15. Drugs Affecting the Hematological System
16. Drugs Affecting the Immune System (Immunizations &
Immunomodulators)
17. Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System
18. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System: Pancreatic Hormones &
Antidiabetics
19. Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System: Pituitary, Thyroid, &
Adrenal Drugs
20. Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System
21. Drugs Affecting the Bones and Joints
22. Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System
23. Drugs Used to Treat Bacterial Infections
24. Drugs Used to Treat Viral, Fungal, & Protozoal Infections
25. Drugs Used to Treat Inflammatory Processes
26. Drugs Used to Treat Eye & Ear Disorders
UNIT III. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS WITH MULTIPLE
DRUGS
27. Alcohol and Drug Addiction
, 28. Anemia
29. Angina
30. Anxiety and Depression
31. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
32. Asthma and Allergy
33. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
34. Contraception
CHAPTER 1: THE ROLE OF THE NURSE PRACTITIONER AS
PRESCRIBER
1. What is the primary role of a nurse practitioner (NP) as a
prescriber?
A. To diagnose diseases
B. To manage patient care through prescribing medications
C. To conduct surgery
D. To perform diagnostic tests
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary role of the NP is to manage patient care,