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NR 565 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY – NR 565 –
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY – 2026 – LATEST
VERIFIED MIDTERM PRACTICE EXAM AND MOCK
TEST QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS\NR
565 - ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY MIDTERM -
CHAMBERLAIN PRACTICE EXAM; MOCK PRACTICE,
NR 565 MIDTERM EXAM
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
Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing
medications to the elderly population?
A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
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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.
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."
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..Correct answer>>> B. "There is no limit to how
many tablets you can take each day."
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
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.
B. Potential common side effects, such as nausea,
vomiting, or upset stomach.
C. Potential severe side effects, such as fetal harm,
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suicidality, or near-fatal dysrhythmias.
D. Both A and C
..Correct answer>>> D. Both A and C
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>>> ..Correct answer>>> D.
Increased dosages of medications
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.
NR 565 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY – NR 565 –
CHAMBERLAIN UNIVERSITY – 2026 – LATEST
VERIFIED MIDTERM PRACTICE EXAM AND MOCK
TEST QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED ANSWERS\NR
565 - ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY MIDTERM -
CHAMBERLAIN PRACTICE EXAM; MOCK PRACTICE,
NR 565 MIDTERM EXAM
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
Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing
medications to the elderly population?
A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
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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.
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."
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..Correct answer>>> B. "There is no limit to how
many tablets you can take each day."
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
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.
B. Potential common side effects, such as nausea,
vomiting, or upset stomach.
C. Potential severe side effects, such as fetal harm,
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suicidality, or near-fatal dysrhythmias.
D. Both A and C
..Correct answer>>> D. Both A and C
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>>> ..Correct answer>>> D.
Increased dosages of medications
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.
