2026/2027 NUR 520: Introduction to psychopharmacology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SCORE A+

2026/2027 NUR 520: Introduction to psychopharmacology EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% SCORE A+ 1. Principles of prescribing medication 2. Essential elements of written prescriptions 3. Informed consent -select the right medication (cultural considerations, inform patients to take medications as prescribed) -inform patients to allow some time for medications to start working -patients may stop taking their medication for any reason -educate patients to abstain from stopping their medication without consulting you -when starting a new medication, discuss it with patient -a provided should explain how the medication will benefit the patient -monitor and follow up is essential -Clinician name, credentials, DEA number and address -patients name, address, and Rx symbol -medication name, dose form, and strength -the number of units to be dispensed -directions for use -refills, if any -PMHNP signature -metric system (avoid abbreviations, use a 0 before strengths of less than 1 mg, avoid the use of a terminal zero after a decimal -follow state/federal regulations