ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY
QUIZZES;(Latest – 2026)
Question 1
Which of the following statements is true about the prescribing practices of
physicians?
• Antibiotic medications remain in the top five classifications of medications
prescribed.
• Older physicians tend to prescribe more appropriate medications than
younger physicians.
• Correct! The dominant form of drug information used by primary care
physicians continues to be that provided by pharmaceutical companies.
• Most physicians rely on a “therapeutic armamentarium” that consists of less
than 100 drug preparations per physician.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 2
A primary care NP recommends an over-the-counter medication for a patient who
has acid reflux. When teaching the patient about this drug, the NP should tell the
patient:
• not to worry about taking this drug with any other medications.
• that over-the-counter acid reflux medications are generally safe to take with
other medications.
• Correct! to take the dose recommended by the manufacturer.
• to avoid taking other drugs that cause sedation while taking this drug.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 3
A woman who has been taking a COCP for 2 months tells the primary care NP that
she has had several headaches, breakthrough bleeding, and nausea. The NP should
counsel the woman:
• Correct! that these effects will likely decrease in another month.
• to change to a progestin-only pill.
• to stop taking the COCP immediately.
• to use a backup form of contraception.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
,Question 4
A patient asks a primary care nurse practitioner (NP) about using over-the-counter
medications to treat an upper respiratory infection with symptoms of cough, fever,
and nasal congestion. The NP should:
• Correct! suggest using single-ingredient products to treat each symptom
separately.
• tell the patient that over-the-counter medications are usually not effective in
manufacturer-recommended doses.
• recommend a cough preparation that also contains acetaminophen.
• recommend a product containing antitussive, antipyretic, and decongestant
ingredients.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 5
A patient has recurrent symptoms and tells the primary care NP that she can’t
remember to take her medication all the time. The NP should:
• Correct! ask her about her lifestyle, her schedule, and her understanding of
her condition.
• administer the medication in the clinic to ensure that she takes the drug.
• give her shortened regimens of the drug to facilitate compliance.
• provide written information about her condition and the medication.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 6
A postpartum woman will begin taking the minipill while she is nursing her infant.
The primary care NP should instruct the patient:
• that irregular periods while taking the minipill may indicate she is pregnant.
• Correct Answer that this method does not increase her risk of
thromboembolic events.
• to use backup contraception while taking the minipill.
• to continue using the minipill for 6 months after she stops nursing.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 7
A patient who weighs 170 lb wishes to lose weight, with a target weight goal of 125
lb. To initiate a program that will result in a loss of 1 lb per week, the primary care NP
should recommend a dietary intake of ____ kcal.
• 2000
• 1000
• 1700
• 1200
, • Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 8
A patient has been taking an antiretroviral drug for several weeks and tells the
primary care NP that the drug "doesn't seem to be working." The NP discovers that
the patient is also taking St. John's wort daily. The NP should:
• Correct! explain that St. John's wort may accelerate the metabolism of the
antiretroviral drug.
• tell the patient to discontinue the St. John's wort and increase the dose of the
antiretroviral drug.
• order a different antiretroviral drug that does not interact with St. John's wort.
• discontinue both the antiretroviral drug and the St. John's wort until the
interaction is resolved.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 9
A patient asks a primary care NP about using acupuncture for back pain. The NP
should:
• Correct! tell the patient that most studies showing benefits of alternative
therapies are based on observation.
• recommend that the patient try biofield therapy instead.
• tell the patient that biofield therapy has been shown to be more effective than
acupuncture.
• recommend creatine as an effective herbal choice to treat back pain.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 10
The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) is using critical thinking skills when:
• Correct! analyzing current research and synthesizing new approaches to
patient care.
• using standardized protocols to guide patient care.
• adhering to scientific principles to solve a patient problem.
• following the practices of seasoned mentors when giving care.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 11
The primary care NP prescribes an inhaled corticosteroid for a patient who has
asthma. The third-party payer for this patient denies coverage for the brand that
comes in the specific strength the NP prescribes. The NP should:
• Correct Answer order the closest formulary-approved approximation of the
drug and monitor effectiveness.
QUIZZES;(Latest – 2026)
Question 1
Which of the following statements is true about the prescribing practices of
physicians?
• Antibiotic medications remain in the top five classifications of medications
prescribed.
• Older physicians tend to prescribe more appropriate medications than
younger physicians.
• Correct! The dominant form of drug information used by primary care
physicians continues to be that provided by pharmaceutical companies.
• Most physicians rely on a “therapeutic armamentarium” that consists of less
than 100 drug preparations per physician.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 2
A primary care NP recommends an over-the-counter medication for a patient who
has acid reflux. When teaching the patient about this drug, the NP should tell the
patient:
• not to worry about taking this drug with any other medications.
• that over-the-counter acid reflux medications are generally safe to take with
other medications.
• Correct! to take the dose recommended by the manufacturer.
• to avoid taking other drugs that cause sedation while taking this drug.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 3
A woman who has been taking a COCP for 2 months tells the primary care NP that
she has had several headaches, breakthrough bleeding, and nausea. The NP should
counsel the woman:
• Correct! that these effects will likely decrease in another month.
• to change to a progestin-only pill.
• to stop taking the COCP immediately.
• to use a backup form of contraception.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
,Question 4
A patient asks a primary care nurse practitioner (NP) about using over-the-counter
medications to treat an upper respiratory infection with symptoms of cough, fever,
and nasal congestion. The NP should:
• Correct! suggest using single-ingredient products to treat each symptom
separately.
• tell the patient that over-the-counter medications are usually not effective in
manufacturer-recommended doses.
• recommend a cough preparation that also contains acetaminophen.
• recommend a product containing antitussive, antipyretic, and decongestant
ingredients.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 5
A patient has recurrent symptoms and tells the primary care NP that she can’t
remember to take her medication all the time. The NP should:
• Correct! ask her about her lifestyle, her schedule, and her understanding of
her condition.
• administer the medication in the clinic to ensure that she takes the drug.
• give her shortened regimens of the drug to facilitate compliance.
• provide written information about her condition and the medication.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 6
A postpartum woman will begin taking the minipill while she is nursing her infant.
The primary care NP should instruct the patient:
• that irregular periods while taking the minipill may indicate she is pregnant.
• Correct Answer that this method does not increase her risk of
thromboembolic events.
• to use backup contraception while taking the minipill.
• to continue using the minipill for 6 months after she stops nursing.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 7
A patient who weighs 170 lb wishes to lose weight, with a target weight goal of 125
lb. To initiate a program that will result in a loss of 1 lb per week, the primary care NP
should recommend a dietary intake of ____ kcal.
• 2000
• 1000
• 1700
• 1200
, • Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 8
A patient has been taking an antiretroviral drug for several weeks and tells the
primary care NP that the drug "doesn't seem to be working." The NP discovers that
the patient is also taking St. John's wort daily. The NP should:
• Correct! explain that St. John's wort may accelerate the metabolism of the
antiretroviral drug.
• tell the patient to discontinue the St. John's wort and increase the dose of the
antiretroviral drug.
• order a different antiretroviral drug that does not interact with St. John's wort.
• discontinue both the antiretroviral drug and the St. John's wort until the
interaction is resolved.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 9
A patient asks a primary care NP about using acupuncture for back pain. The NP
should:
• Correct! tell the patient that most studies showing benefits of alternative
therapies are based on observation.
• recommend that the patient try biofield therapy instead.
• tell the patient that biofield therapy has been shown to be more effective than
acupuncture.
• recommend creatine as an effective herbal choice to treat back pain.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 10
The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) is using critical thinking skills when:
• Correct! analyzing current research and synthesizing new approaches to
patient care.
• using standardized protocols to guide patient care.
• adhering to scientific principles to solve a patient problem.
• following the practices of seasoned mentors when giving care.
• Source: NR508 Advanced Pharmacology Quizzes
Question 11
The primary care NP prescribes an inhaled corticosteroid for a patient who has
asthma. The third-party payer for this patient denies coverage for the brand that
comes in the specific strength the NP prescribes. The NP should:
• Correct Answer order the closest formulary-approved approximation of the
drug and monitor effectiveness.
