nr 565 advanced pharmacology
1. Which schedule drugs can APRNs prescribe?
A) I-II
B) II-V
C) III-IV
D) I-III
Answer: B) II-V
2. Who determines and regulates prescriptive authority for APRNs?
A) U.S. Department of Health
B) American Medical Association
C) State Board of Nursing
D) DEA
Answer: C) State Board of Nursing
3. What is the most likely impact of limited prescriptive authority for
APRNs in the healthcare system?
A) Better patient outcomes
B) Longer wait times for prescriptions
C) Decreased patient satisfaction
D) Improved efficiency in rural areas
Answer: B) Longer wait times for prescriptions
4. What key factors should be considered when making prescribing
decisions?
A) Provider-patient relationship, drug costs, side effects, and availability
B) Prescribing only for family members
, C) Minimal discussion with patients
D) Avoid documenting patient interactions
Answer: A) Provider-patient relationship, drug costs, side effects, and
availability
5. According to the CDC, which of the following is NOT a guiding
principle for prescribing opioids?
A) Use opioids as a first-line therapy
B) Prescribe the lowest effective dose
C) Evaluate benefits and harms frequently
D) Use immediate-release opioids when starting
Answer: A) Use opioids as a first-line therapy
6. What do CYP450 inhibitors do to drug levels in the body?
A) Increase metabolism and decrease drug levels
B) Inhibit metabolism and increase drug levels
C) Enhance drug absorption
D) Speed up drug clearance
Answer: B) Inhibit metabolism and increase drug levels
7. Which of the following is an example of a CYP450 inducer?
A) Valproate
B) St. John’s wort
C) Ketoconazole
D) Grapefruit juice
Answer: B) St. John’s wort
1. Which schedule drugs can APRNs prescribe?
A) I-II
B) II-V
C) III-IV
D) I-III
Answer: B) II-V
2. Who determines and regulates prescriptive authority for APRNs?
A) U.S. Department of Health
B) American Medical Association
C) State Board of Nursing
D) DEA
Answer: C) State Board of Nursing
3. What is the most likely impact of limited prescriptive authority for
APRNs in the healthcare system?
A) Better patient outcomes
B) Longer wait times for prescriptions
C) Decreased patient satisfaction
D) Improved efficiency in rural areas
Answer: B) Longer wait times for prescriptions
4. What key factors should be considered when making prescribing
decisions?
A) Provider-patient relationship, drug costs, side effects, and availability
B) Prescribing only for family members
, C) Minimal discussion with patients
D) Avoid documenting patient interactions
Answer: A) Provider-patient relationship, drug costs, side effects, and
availability
5. According to the CDC, which of the following is NOT a guiding
principle for prescribing opioids?
A) Use opioids as a first-line therapy
B) Prescribe the lowest effective dose
C) Evaluate benefits and harms frequently
D) Use immediate-release opioids when starting
Answer: A) Use opioids as a first-line therapy
6. What do CYP450 inhibitors do to drug levels in the body?
A) Increase metabolism and decrease drug levels
B) Inhibit metabolism and increase drug levels
C) Enhance drug absorption
D) Speed up drug clearance
Answer: B) Inhibit metabolism and increase drug levels
7. Which of the following is an example of a CYP450 inducer?
A) Valproate
B) St. John’s wort
C) Ketoconazole
D) Grapefruit juice
Answer: B) St. John’s wort
