WILKES UNIVERSITY
Passan School of Nursing
NSG 533
Advanced Pharmacology
Examination 3
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50 Questions | Verified Q&A | 100% Correct | Graded A+
2026/2027 Academic Year
ACC/AHA | ADA | GINA | GOLD | CDC | IDSA | FDA Guidelines
APRN Scope of Practice | NGN-Aligned Clinical Judgment
, NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Exam 3
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Examination Overview ................................................................................................................................. 3
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Exam Structure ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Domain Distribution ................................................................................................................................ 3
Answer Format Legend ............................................................................................................................ 4
Domain 1: Cardiovascular Pharmacology ................................................................................................... 4
Domain 2: Respiratory Pharmacology ......................................................................................................... 7
Domain 3: Endocrine Pharmacology .........................................................................................................10
Domain 4: Pain Management & Opioid Stewardship ............................................................................... 12
Domain 5: Antimicrobial Therapy Principles ............................................................................................ 15
Domain 6: Psychiatric Pharmacology Fundamentals ............................................................................... 17
Domain 7: PK/PD in Special Populations .................................................................................................. 19
Domain 8: Drug Interactions & Adverse Effects ...................................................................................... 20
Domain 9: Patient Education & Safe Prescribing Practices ...................................................................... 21
References and Clinical Guidelines ........................................................................................................... 22
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, NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Exam 3
Examination Overview
Introduction
This NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Examination 3 preparation document for the 2026/2027
academic year provides a comprehensive competency assessment resource for Nurse Practitioner
students at Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing. The standard examination consists of 50
multiple-choice questions covering critical pharmacotherapeutic domains aligned with current
evidence-based prescribing guidelines, clinical practice standards, and APRN scope of practice.
The examination evaluates proficiency in cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, pain management,
antimicrobial, and psychiatric pharmacotherapies; pharmacokinetic considerations in special
populations; drug interaction recognition and adverse effect monitoring; patient education strategies;
and legal/ethical prescribing standards. All questions are grounded in current guidelines from the
ACC/AHA, ADA, GINA, GOLD, CDC, IDSA, and FDA, reflecting the advanced clinical judgment
required for safe and effective APRN prescribing practice.
Exam Structure
Parameter Details
Exam Title NSG 533 – Advanced Pharmacology Examination 3
Institution Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing
Academic Year 2026/2027
Total Questions 50 Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Types MCQ, SATA, Ordered Response, Scenario-Based
Testing Time 90–120 Minutes (Computer-Based, Proctored)
Passing Score 75–80% per Graduate Program Policy
Guidelines Referenced ACC/AHA, ADA, GINA, GOLD, CDC, IDSA, FDA, NCSBN
Table 1: Examination Parameters
Domain Distribution
Domain Content Area Questions Count
Domain 1 Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q 1–10 10
Domain 2 Respiratory Pharmacology Q 11–16 6
Domain 3 Endocrine Pharmacology Q 17–24 8
Domain 4 Pain Management & Opioid Stewardship Q 25–30 6
Domain 5 Antimicrobial Therapy Principles Q 31–36 6
Domain 6 Psychiatric Pharmacology Q 37–41 5
Domain 7 PK/PD in Special Populations Q 42–45 4
Domain 8 Drug Interactions & Adverse Effects Q 46–48 3
Domain 9 Patient Education & Safe Prescribing Q 49–50 2
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Passan School of Nursing
NSG 533
Advanced Pharmacology
Examination 3
──────────────────────────────
50 Questions | Verified Q&A | 100% Correct | Graded A+
2026/2027 Academic Year
ACC/AHA | ADA | GINA | GOLD | CDC | IDSA | FDA Guidelines
APRN Scope of Practice | NGN-Aligned Clinical Judgment
, NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Exam 3
Table of Contents
Table of Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 2
Examination Overview ................................................................................................................................. 3
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Exam Structure ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Domain Distribution ................................................................................................................................ 3
Answer Format Legend ............................................................................................................................ 4
Domain 1: Cardiovascular Pharmacology ................................................................................................... 4
Domain 2: Respiratory Pharmacology ......................................................................................................... 7
Domain 3: Endocrine Pharmacology .........................................................................................................10
Domain 4: Pain Management & Opioid Stewardship ............................................................................... 12
Domain 5: Antimicrobial Therapy Principles ............................................................................................ 15
Domain 6: Psychiatric Pharmacology Fundamentals ............................................................................... 17
Domain 7: PK/PD in Special Populations .................................................................................................. 19
Domain 8: Drug Interactions & Adverse Effects ...................................................................................... 20
Domain 9: Patient Education & Safe Prescribing Practices ...................................................................... 21
References and Clinical Guidelines ........................................................................................................... 22
Page 2 of 23
, NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Exam 3
Examination Overview
Introduction
This NSG 533 Advanced Pharmacology Examination 3 preparation document for the 2026/2027
academic year provides a comprehensive competency assessment resource for Nurse Practitioner
students at Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing. The standard examination consists of 50
multiple-choice questions covering critical pharmacotherapeutic domains aligned with current
evidence-based prescribing guidelines, clinical practice standards, and APRN scope of practice.
The examination evaluates proficiency in cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, pain management,
antimicrobial, and psychiatric pharmacotherapies; pharmacokinetic considerations in special
populations; drug interaction recognition and adverse effect monitoring; patient education strategies;
and legal/ethical prescribing standards. All questions are grounded in current guidelines from the
ACC/AHA, ADA, GINA, GOLD, CDC, IDSA, and FDA, reflecting the advanced clinical judgment
required for safe and effective APRN prescribing practice.
Exam Structure
Parameter Details
Exam Title NSG 533 – Advanced Pharmacology Examination 3
Institution Wilkes University Passan School of Nursing
Academic Year 2026/2027
Total Questions 50 Multiple-Choice Questions
Question Types MCQ, SATA, Ordered Response, Scenario-Based
Testing Time 90–120 Minutes (Computer-Based, Proctored)
Passing Score 75–80% per Graduate Program Policy
Guidelines Referenced ACC/AHA, ADA, GINA, GOLD, CDC, IDSA, FDA, NCSBN
Table 1: Examination Parameters
Domain Distribution
Domain Content Area Questions Count
Domain 1 Cardiovascular Pharmacology Q 1–10 10
Domain 2 Respiratory Pharmacology Q 11–16 6
Domain 3 Endocrine Pharmacology Q 17–24 8
Domain 4 Pain Management & Opioid Stewardship Q 25–30 6
Domain 5 Antimicrobial Therapy Principles Q 31–36 6
Domain 6 Psychiatric Pharmacology Q 37–41 5
Domain 7 PK/PD in Special Populations Q 42–45 4
Domain 8 Drug Interactions & Adverse Effects Q 46–48 3
Domain 9 Patient Education & Safe Prescribing Q 49–50 2
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