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NUR 520:
Introduction to
psychopharmacolog
y Exam
Comprehensive
Questions and
Verified Answers
(Detailed &
Elaborated) Actual
Exam 2026

Principles of prescribing medication



1

,-select the right medication (cultural
considerations, inform patients to take
medications as prescribed)
-inform patients to allow some time for
medications to start working
-patients may stop taking their
medication for any reason
-educate patients to abstain from
stopping their medication without
consulting you
-when starting a new medication,
discuss it with patient
-a provided should explain how the
medication will benefit the patient
-monitor and follow up is essential
Essential elements of written
prescriptions
-Clinician name, credentials, DEA
number and address

-patients name, address, and Rx
symbol


2

, -medication name, dose form, and
strength

-the number of units to be dispensed

-directions for use

-refills, if any

-PMHNP signature

-metric system (avoid abbreviations,
use a 0 before strengths of less than 1
mg, avoid the use of a terminal zero
after a decimal

-follow state/federal regulations
Informed consent
-consent should be obtained by the
clinician
-it may occur in an initial session
-involve a collaborative physician or


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