NR 565-advanced pharmacology midterm Exam Questions And
Correct Verified Answers Chamberlain
What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on D.Both A and C
buprenorphine? 3 multiple choice options
A.Prevention of toxicity
B.Stop clonstipation caused by Buprenorphine
C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity already occurring
D. Both A and C
Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing B.They are high risk for polypharmacy.
medications to the elderly population?
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.
, There are several points of education that should be B."There is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
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."
What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring program A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
(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
The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of D. Both A and C
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
Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can D.Increased dosages of medications
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 Verified Answers Chamberlain
What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on D.Both A and C
buprenorphine? 3 multiple choice options
A.Prevention of toxicity
B.Stop clonstipation caused by Buprenorphine
C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity already occurring
D. Both A and C
Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing B.They are high risk for polypharmacy.
medications to the elderly population?
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.
, There are several points of education that should be B."There is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
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."
What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring program A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
(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
The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of D. Both A and C
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
Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can D.Increased dosages of medications
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
