Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
In every state, prescriptive authority for NPs includes the ability to
write prescriptions:
A. for controlled substances.
B. for specified classifications of medications.
C. without physician-mandated involvement.
D. with full, independent prescriptive authority. -
correct answer ✅B. for specified classifications of medications.
A primary care NP wishes to order a drug that will be effective
immediately after administration of the drug. Which route should
the NP choose?
Rectal
Topical
Sublingual
Intramuscular -
correct answer ✅Sublingual
According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a prescription
must include: -
correct answer ✅(1) the patient's name and address;
,Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
(2) the name, strength, and quantity of the drug to be dispensed;
(3) directions to the patient regarding taking of the drug and the
dosage;
(4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate;
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the physician with
whom the APRN has a prescriptive
authority agreement
(6) address and telephone number of the site at which the
prescription drug order was issued;
(7) the date of issuance;
(8) the number of refills permitted;
(9) the name, prescription authorization number, and original
signature of the APRN who authorized the
prescription drug order; and
(10) the United States Drug Enforcement Administration numbers
of the APRN and the delegating physician,
if the prescription drug order is for a controlled substance.
The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) writes a prescription for an
antibiotic using an electronic drug prescription system. The
pharmacist will fill this prescription when:
,Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
the electronic prescription is received.
the patient brings a written copy of the prescription.
a copy of the written prescription is faxed to the pharmacy.
the pharmacist accesses the patient's electronic record to verify. -
correct answer ✅the electronic prescription is received.
A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma. The
patient asks the nurse why the drug is given by this route instead of
orally. The nurse should explain that the inhaled form:
is absorbed less quickly.
has reduced bioavailability.
has fewer systemic side effects.
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Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
provides dosing that is easier to regulate. -
correct answer ✅has fewer systemic side effects.
A primary care NP is prescribing a drug for a patient who does not
take any other medications. The NP should realize that:
CYP450 enzyme reactions will not interfere with this drug's
metabolism.
substrates such as alcohol cannot interfere with the drug when the
patient is abstaining.
food-drug interactions are limited to those where food enhances or
inhibits drug absorption.
a thorough history of diet, alcohol use, smoking, and over-the-
counter and herbal products is required. -
correct answer ✅a thorough history of diet, alcohol use, smoking,
and over-the-counter and herbal products is required.
The neighbor of a primary care NP asks the NP to write a
prescription for an antibiotic. The NP should tell the neighbor:
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
In every state, prescriptive authority for NPs includes the ability to
write prescriptions:
A. for controlled substances.
B. for specified classifications of medications.
C. without physician-mandated involvement.
D. with full, independent prescriptive authority. -
correct answer ✅B. for specified classifications of medications.
A primary care NP wishes to order a drug that will be effective
immediately after administration of the drug. Which route should
the NP choose?
Rectal
Topical
Sublingual
Intramuscular -
correct answer ✅Sublingual
According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a prescription
must include: -
correct answer ✅(1) the patient's name and address;
,Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
(2) the name, strength, and quantity of the drug to be dispensed;
(3) directions to the patient regarding taking of the drug and the
dosage;
(4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate;
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the physician with
whom the APRN has a prescriptive
authority agreement
(6) address and telephone number of the site at which the
prescription drug order was issued;
(7) the date of issuance;
(8) the number of refills permitted;
(9) the name, prescription authorization number, and original
signature of the APRN who authorized the
prescription drug order; and
(10) the United States Drug Enforcement Administration numbers
of the APRN and the delegating physician,
if the prescription drug order is for a controlled substance.
The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) writes a prescription for an
antibiotic using an electronic drug prescription system. The
pharmacist will fill this prescription when:
,Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
the electronic prescription is received.
the patient brings a written copy of the prescription.
a copy of the written prescription is faxed to the pharmacy.
the pharmacist accesses the patient's electronic record to verify. -
correct answer ✅the electronic prescription is received.
A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma. The
patient asks the nurse why the drug is given by this route instead of
orally. The nurse should explain that the inhaled form:
is absorbed less quickly.
has reduced bioavailability.
has fewer systemic side effects.
, Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade A+)
provides dosing that is easier to regulate. -
correct answer ✅has fewer systemic side effects.
A primary care NP is prescribing a drug for a patient who does not
take any other medications. The NP should realize that:
CYP450 enzyme reactions will not interfere with this drug's
metabolism.
substrates such as alcohol cannot interfere with the drug when the
patient is abstaining.
food-drug interactions are limited to those where food enhances or
inhibits drug absorption.
a thorough history of diet, alcohol use, smoking, and over-the-
counter and herbal products is required. -
correct answer ✅a thorough history of diet, alcohol use, smoking,
and over-the-counter and herbal products is required.
The neighbor of a primary care NP asks the NP to write a
prescription for an antibiotic. The NP should tell the neighbor:
