Advanced Pharmacology (Latest
2026/2027 Update) 212 Questions
& Verified Answers | 100% Correct
| Grade A – Chamberlain
This Chamberlain NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam typically
covers Weeks 1-4, featuring 212 multiple-choice, matching, and Select All
That Apply (SATA) questions, Focus areas include APRN prescribing roles,
controlled substance regulations, pharmacokinetics (pediatrics/geriatrics),
opioid management, and cardiovascular drugs.
Key Exam Topics & Study Areas
APRN Prescribing Role (Week 1): Regulations for Schedule II-IV drugs, DEA
registration, and state-specific prescriptive authority.
Pharmacokinetics & Safety (Weeks 1-2): Pediatric/geriatric drug absorption,
CYP450 inhibitors, and polypharmacy management.
Cardiovascular Agents (Week 3): Management of hyperlipidemia (statins,
ezetimibe), heart failure drugs (ACEs, ARBs), and diuretics (side effects,
contraindications).
Pain Management (Week 4): Opioid prescribing, addiction risk factors, and
use of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP).
Neurological/Other (Week 4): Abortive vs. preventative migraine therapies.
Exam Strategy
Prioritize Safety: Focus on drug interactions, contraindications, and
monitoring parameters (e.g., K+ levels with diuretics).
Understand Guidelines: Know when to prescribe naloxone and when to avoid
opioids.
Use Course Material: Review weekly quizzes and interactive activities.
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, Quiz_________________?
CYP2D6 -
Answer☑️
Need to increase doses of SSRI, beta blockers, etc.
Codeine can be deadly.
Quiz_________________?
CYP2C9 -
Answer☑️
Decrease warfarin dose, test for gene VCOR1 mutation.
Quiz_________________?
CYP3A4 -
Answer☑️
Decreases elimination, increase toxicity of Amio.
Quiz_________________?
Schedule 1 -
Answer☑️
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, No accepted medical use in the US. It may not be prescribed.
Heroin, various opium derivatives, hallucinogenic substances.
Quiz_________________?
Schedule 2 -
Answer☑️
No refills, no telephone orders.
Narcotics, stimulants, depressants.
Quiz_________________?
Schedule 3 -
Answer☑️
Drugs in this category are at moderate or low risk for physical
dependence, and with current reasons for medical use.
Anabolic steroids, most barbiturates, and ketamine.
Must prescribe every 6 months, can be by phone.
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, Quiz_________________?
Schedule 4 -
Answer☑️
Abuse potential exists, but less than schedule 3.
Ambien, darvocet, lorazepam
Quiz_________________?
Schedule 5 -
Answer☑️
Not always necessary to have a prescription.
Loperamide, diphenoxylate, and cough medicine with less than
200mg/100ml pregabalin.
Quiz_________________?
preclinical research -
Answer☑️
Research or drug potential, animal testing, preparation for human
testing.
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