NR 565 MIDTERM -ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
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
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Both A and C
Question 2
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
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,Question 3
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."
CORRECT ANSWER
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
Question 4
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
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
Question 5
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.
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, 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
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Both A and C
Question 6
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
D. Increased dosages of medications
E. Increased risk of overdose
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Increased dosages of medications
Question 7
Which of the following is not a guiding principle for prescribers when considering opioid
medications?
A. Prescribe opioids only when non-pharmacologic and non-opioid treatments have been
ineffective.
B. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.
C. Assess the patient's risk of overdose.
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|ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
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
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Both A and C
Question 2
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.
CORRECT ANSWER
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
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,Question 3
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."
CORRECT ANSWER
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
Question 4
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
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
Question 5
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.
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, 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
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Both A and C
Question 6
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
D. Increased dosages of medications
E. Increased risk of overdose
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Increased dosages of medications
Question 7
Which of the following is not a guiding principle for prescribers when considering opioid
medications?
A. Prescribe opioids only when non-pharmacologic and non-opioid treatments have been
ineffective.
B. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.
C. Assess the patient's risk of overdose.
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