NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm - Chamberlain Practice EXAM;
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1. What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is D. Both A and C
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
2. Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing med- B. They are high risk for
ications to the elderly population? polypharmacy.
A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
C. The elderly population metabolizes medication
faster.
D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients.
3. There are several points of education that should be B. "There is no limit to how
given to a patient taking acetaminophen. Which of many tablets you can take
these statements if made by the patient taking aceta- each day."
minophen 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."
4.
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What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring A. Help identify patients
program (PDMP)? who may be at risk for
overdose
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for over-
dose
B. Make prescribing faster for providers
C. Educate patients about overdose
D. Provide correct dosing and pricing information for
providers
5. The purpose of black box warnings is to make D. Both A and C
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,
suicidality, or near-fatal dysrhythmias.
D. Both A and C
6. Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can ex- D. Increased dosages of
perience all of the following effects from medications 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
7.
, NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm - Chamberlain Practice EXAM;
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Which of the following is not a guiding principle for D. Avoid referring patients
prescribers when considering opioid medications? to pain specialists for pain
management.
A. Prescribe opioids only when non-pharmacologic
and non-opioid treatments have been ineffective.
B. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest dura-
tion.
C. Assess the patient's risk of overdose.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain
management.
8. The nurse practitioner will educate their patient on C. Prolonged QT interval
which black box warning associated with methadone?
A. Severe hyperventilation
B. Increased suicidal thoughts in youth
C. Prolonged QT interval
D. Pancreatitis
9. Which of the following is true regarding prescriptive B: APRN Prescriptive Au-
authority? thority is determined by
the Individual State.
A: The Federal Government has total control over the
APRN's Prescriptive Authority.
B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the
Individual State.
C: Full Prescriptive Authority is only reached when the
APRN has a Doctorate Degree.
D: There are no States where APRNs have Full Prescrip-
tive Authority.
10. A. True
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1. What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is D. Both A and C
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
2. Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing med- B. They are high risk for
ications to the elderly population? polypharmacy.
A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
C. The elderly population metabolizes medication
faster.
D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients.
3. There are several points of education that should be B. "There is no limit to how
given to a patient taking acetaminophen. Which of many tablets you can take
these statements if made by the patient taking aceta- each day."
minophen 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."
4.
, NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm - Chamberlain Practice EXAM;
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What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring A. Help identify patients
program (PDMP)? who may be at risk for
overdose
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for over-
dose
B. Make prescribing faster for providers
C. Educate patients about overdose
D. Provide correct dosing and pricing information for
providers
5. The purpose of black box warnings is to make D. Both A and C
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,
suicidality, or near-fatal dysrhythmias.
D. Both A and C
6. Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can ex- D. Increased dosages of
perience all of the following effects from medications 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
7.
, NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm - Chamberlain Practice EXAM;
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Which of the following is not a guiding principle for D. Avoid referring patients
prescribers when considering opioid medications? to pain specialists for pain
management.
A. Prescribe opioids only when non-pharmacologic
and non-opioid treatments have been ineffective.
B. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest dura-
tion.
C. Assess the patient's risk of overdose.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain
management.
8. The nurse practitioner will educate their patient on C. Prolonged QT interval
which black box warning associated with methadone?
A. Severe hyperventilation
B. Increased suicidal thoughts in youth
C. Prolonged QT interval
D. Pancreatitis
9. Which of the following is true regarding prescriptive B: APRN Prescriptive Au-
authority? thority is determined by
the Individual State.
A: The Federal Government has total control over the
APRN's Prescriptive Authority.
B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the
Individual State.
C: Full Prescriptive Authority is only reached when the
APRN has a Doctorate Degree.
D: There are no States where APRNs have Full Prescrip-
tive Authority.
10. A. True
