WCU NURS 676 FINAL PREP -ADVANCED
PHARMACOLOGY |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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
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,Question 3
According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a prescription must include:
CORRECT ANSWER
(1) the patient's name and address;
(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.
Question 4
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:
the electronic prescription is received.
the patient brings a written copy of the prescription.
2
,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.
Question 5
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.
provides dosing that is easier to regulate.
CORRECT ANSWER
has fewer systemic side effects.
Question 6
A primary care NP is prescribing a drug for a patient who does not take any other
medications. The NP should realize that:
3
, 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.
Question 7
The neighbor of a primary care NP asks the NP to write a prescription for an antibiotic. The
NP should tell the neighbor:
a prescription will be written one time only.
she will ask a colleague to write the prescription.
that it is illegal to write prescriptions for friends.
that it is best if the neighbor sees a health care provider before obtaining a prescription.
CORRECT ANSWER
that it is best if the neighbor sees a health care provider before obtaining a prescription.
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PHARMACOLOGY |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS|BRAND NEW 2026-2027
UPDATE|GRADED A+
Question 1
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.
Question 2
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
1
,Question 3
According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a prescription must include:
CORRECT ANSWER
(1) the patient's name and address;
(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.
Question 4
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:
the electronic prescription is received.
the patient brings a written copy of the prescription.
2
,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.
Question 5
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.
provides dosing that is easier to regulate.
CORRECT ANSWER
has fewer systemic side effects.
Question 6
A primary care NP is prescribing a drug for a patient who does not take any other
medications. The NP should realize that:
3
, 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.
Question 7
The neighbor of a primary care NP asks the NP to write a prescription for an antibiotic. The
NP should tell the neighbor:
a prescription will be written one time only.
she will ask a colleague to write the prescription.
that it is illegal to write prescriptions for friends.
that it is best if the neighbor sees a health care provider before obtaining a prescription.
CORRECT ANSWER
that it is best if the neighbor sees a health care provider before obtaining a prescription.
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