PHARMACOLOGY MSN 571 EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
A patient with a desire to stop smoking asks a provider about
nicotine chewing gum. The patient currently smokes 30 cigarettes
per day. What instructions will the provider give the patient? -
ANSWERS-"Use the 4-mg strength gum and chew one piece every 2
to 3 hours."
A patient who wants to quit smoking has been taking varenicline.
The patient calls the clinic to report a new onset of mood swings
and depression with a desire to cause self-harm. What response
will the provider give to this patient? - ANSWERS-"Go to the
emergency room immediately."
,A patient who has a long-term addiction to opioids is believed to
have taken an overdose of barbiturates. The provider will anticipate
which likely outcome? - ANSWERS-Pinpoint pupils, respiratory
depression, and possibly coma
A patient with opioid use disorder has undergone detoxification
with buprenorphine. Afterward, the provider prescribes
buprenorphine and naloxone. When the patient asks why the drug
was changed, what response will the prescriber provide? -
ANSWERS-"This combination has a lower risk of abuse."
A patient who arrives in the emergency department is difficult to
arouse. The patient's friends volunteer that the patient took a
handful of diazepam pills while at a party several hours ago. The
provider will prescribe what medication to be administered? -
ANSWERS-Flumazenil
A patient who is agitated, paranoid, and profoundly anxious is
brought to the emergency department. The patient describes things
in the room that do not exist. A cardiac monitor shows an irregular
ventricular tachycardia. Which medication will the provider order to
be administer? - ANSWERS-Diazepam
A young adult patient is admitted to the hospital for evaluation of
severe weight loss. The patient demonstrates difficulty answering
questions, and has trouble remembering simple details. The
physical assessment reveals missing teeth and severe examples of
,tooth decay. Blood pressure is 160/98 mm Hg. The provider
suspects abuse of which substance? - ANSWERS-Methamphetamine
A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent
migraine headaches is not working. Which action is the prescriber's
priority when addressing the patient's concern? - ANSWERS-Ask the
patient about the number and frequency of tablets taken.
The drug manual states that older adult patients are at increased
risk for hepatotoxicity. Which action is most important when
prescribing this medication to an 80-year-old patient? - ANSWERS-
Obtaining baseline liver function studies
A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed daily lithium. Which
action is most important for the provider to take in order to
determine if the therapeutic level is maintained? - ANSWERS-Order
periodic laboratory testing.
Which factor best supports an increase for full prescriptive
authority for both advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and
physician assistants (PAs)? - ANSWERS-More patients will have
access to health care.
, A pediatric patient prescribed ampicillin for streptococcal
pharyngitis reports new onset of a pruritic, dull red, maculopapular
rash on the chest and neck. Which action is most important for the
provider to take to minimize this patient's risk for injury? -
ANSWERS-Discontinue the ampicillin.
Which prescriber action will have the greatest impact on the
patient's commitment to adherence to any type of medication
therapy? - ANSWERS-Providing medication education that the
patient can easily understand
Which patient statement suggests to the provider that the patient's
nonadherence with their medication plan is related to
dissatisfaction with the therapy? - ANSWERS-"I've been taking this
medication for well over a week and I lost only a half a pound."
How can the prescriber's regular collaboration with a pharmacist
improve positive outcomes for patients? - ANSWERS-Pharmacists
have additional information on drug interactions. The pharmacist
can suggest adequate medication dosing. Pharmacists have
firsthand knowledge of the facility formulary.
Which statements made by the prescriber demonstrate an
understanding of effective medication education? - ANSWERS-"This
medication needs to be stored in the refrigerator. "Take 3 tablets
daily: 1 with breakfast, 1 with lunch, and one with dinner." "You
need to take the medication as we discussed until all the tablets are
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
A patient with a desire to stop smoking asks a provider about
nicotine chewing gum. The patient currently smokes 30 cigarettes
per day. What instructions will the provider give the patient? -
ANSWERS-"Use the 4-mg strength gum and chew one piece every 2
to 3 hours."
A patient who wants to quit smoking has been taking varenicline.
The patient calls the clinic to report a new onset of mood swings
and depression with a desire to cause self-harm. What response
will the provider give to this patient? - ANSWERS-"Go to the
emergency room immediately."
,A patient who has a long-term addiction to opioids is believed to
have taken an overdose of barbiturates. The provider will anticipate
which likely outcome? - ANSWERS-Pinpoint pupils, respiratory
depression, and possibly coma
A patient with opioid use disorder has undergone detoxification
with buprenorphine. Afterward, the provider prescribes
buprenorphine and naloxone. When the patient asks why the drug
was changed, what response will the prescriber provide? -
ANSWERS-"This combination has a lower risk of abuse."
A patient who arrives in the emergency department is difficult to
arouse. The patient's friends volunteer that the patient took a
handful of diazepam pills while at a party several hours ago. The
provider will prescribe what medication to be administered? -
ANSWERS-Flumazenil
A patient who is agitated, paranoid, and profoundly anxious is
brought to the emergency department. The patient describes things
in the room that do not exist. A cardiac monitor shows an irregular
ventricular tachycardia. Which medication will the provider order to
be administer? - ANSWERS-Diazepam
A young adult patient is admitted to the hospital for evaluation of
severe weight loss. The patient demonstrates difficulty answering
questions, and has trouble remembering simple details. The
physical assessment reveals missing teeth and severe examples of
,tooth decay. Blood pressure is 160/98 mm Hg. The provider
suspects abuse of which substance? - ANSWERS-Methamphetamine
A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent
migraine headaches is not working. Which action is the prescriber's
priority when addressing the patient's concern? - ANSWERS-Ask the
patient about the number and frequency of tablets taken.
The drug manual states that older adult patients are at increased
risk for hepatotoxicity. Which action is most important when
prescribing this medication to an 80-year-old patient? - ANSWERS-
Obtaining baseline liver function studies
A patient with bipolar disorder is prescribed daily lithium. Which
action is most important for the provider to take in order to
determine if the therapeutic level is maintained? - ANSWERS-Order
periodic laboratory testing.
Which factor best supports an increase for full prescriptive
authority for both advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and
physician assistants (PAs)? - ANSWERS-More patients will have
access to health care.
, A pediatric patient prescribed ampicillin for streptococcal
pharyngitis reports new onset of a pruritic, dull red, maculopapular
rash on the chest and neck. Which action is most important for the
provider to take to minimize this patient's risk for injury? -
ANSWERS-Discontinue the ampicillin.
Which prescriber action will have the greatest impact on the
patient's commitment to adherence to any type of medication
therapy? - ANSWERS-Providing medication education that the
patient can easily understand
Which patient statement suggests to the provider that the patient's
nonadherence with their medication plan is related to
dissatisfaction with the therapy? - ANSWERS-"I've been taking this
medication for well over a week and I lost only a half a pound."
How can the prescriber's regular collaboration with a pharmacist
improve positive outcomes for patients? - ANSWERS-Pharmacists
have additional information on drug interactions. The pharmacist
can suggest adequate medication dosing. Pharmacists have
firsthand knowledge of the facility formulary.
Which statements made by the prescriber demonstrate an
understanding of effective medication education? - ANSWERS-"This
medication needs to be stored in the refrigerator. "Take 3 tablets
daily: 1 with breakfast, 1 with lunch, and one with dinner." "You
need to take the medication as we discussed until all the tablets are
