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1. What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on
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buprenorphine?
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B. Stop c\onstipation caused by Buprenorphine
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D. Both A and C: D. Both A and C bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq
2. Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to the
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elderly population?
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A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
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B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
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C. The elderly population metabolizes medication faster.
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D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients.: B.They are high risk for
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polypharmacy.
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3. There are several points of education that should be given to a
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patient taking acetaminophen.Which of these statements if made by the
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patient taking acetaminophen is incorrect?
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A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at least four hours to take another."
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B. "There is no limit to how many tablets I can take each day."
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C. "I should not take Tylenol if I have liver disease or chronically drink
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alco- hol."
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D. "I can take 325-650mg for mild pain, and 500-1000mg for moderate pain.": B.
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"There is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
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4. What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)?
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A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
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B. Make prescribing faster for providers bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq
C. Educate patients about overdose bqbq bqbq bqbq
D. Provide correct dosing and pricing information for providers: A.Help
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identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
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5. The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of
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A. ways to reduce and prevent harm, such as pregnant women
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,avoiding teratogenic drugs.
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B. potential common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or upset
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stom- ach.
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C. potential severe side effects, such as fetal harm, suicidality, or near-fata
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, dysrhythmias.
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6. Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can experience all of
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the following effects from medications except:
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A. Greater peak effects bqbq bqbq
B. Longer duration of action bqbq bqbq bqbq
C. Increased risk for respiratory depression bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq
D. Increased dosages of medications bqbq bqbq bqbq
E. Increased risk of overdose: D. Increased dosages of medications bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq
7. Which of the following is not a guiding principle for prescribers
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when considering opioid medications?
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A. Prescribe opioids only when non-pharmacologic and non-opioid bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq
treat- ments have been ineffective.
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B. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.
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C. Assess the patient's risk of overdose. bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.: D.
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Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
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8. The nurse practitioner will educate their patient on which black box warning
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associated with methadone?
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A. Severe hyperventilation bqbq
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C. Prolonged QT interval bqbq bqbq
D. Pancreatitis: C. Prolonged QT interval bqbq bqbq bqbq bqbq
9. Which of the following is true regarding prescriptive authority?
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A:The Federal Government has total control over the APRN's Prescriptive
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Authority.
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B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
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C: Full Prescriptive Authority is only reached when the APRN has a Doctorate
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Degree.
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D:There are no States where APRNs have Full Prescriptive Authority.: B:APRN
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Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
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10. A black box warning must provide an accurate and concise summary of the
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drug's adverse effects and the risks associated when taking the
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medication, even when taken as prescribed.
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