NURS 5334 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY MODULE 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 2… EXAM
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NURS 5334 Advanced
Pharmacology Module 1
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | High Yield Study
Guide
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
113 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 113 verified questions with correct answers and explanations related to advanced
pharmacology. It focuses on prescriptive authority and drug selection, providing essential insights into
pharmacological principles. This resource is suitable for students looking to enhance their understanding,
review course material, and prepare for certification exams efficiently.
CONTENTS
• Prescriptive Authority • Pharmacokinetics Overview
• Drug Absorption and Distribution • Drug Metabolism
Page 1
, • Drug Excretion • Pharmacodynamics and Receptors
• Drug Interactions • Pharmacogenomics and Variability
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 113
What is prescriptive authority?
CORRECT ANSWER
Legal right to prescribe drugs
Varies for nonphysician providers
Limitations tied to oversight by MD or DO
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 113
Arguments for full prescriptive authority
CORRECT ANSWER
- APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently without supervision
- National examinations validate ability to provide safe competent care
- Licensure ensures compliance with standards to promote public health and safety - Limited prescriptive
authority creates numerous barriers to quality, affordable, & accessible patient care
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 113
Drug selection factors
CORRECT ANSWER
cost, guidelines, availability, interactions, side effects, allergies, liver & renal function, need for monitoring,
special populations
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 113
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,Elements needed to complete a prescription
CORRECT ANSWER
- Prescriber name, license number, and contact information
- Prescriber DEA number, if applicable
- Patient name and date of birth
- Patient allergies
- Name of medication
- Indication of medication
- Medication strength (e.g., 25 mg, 500 mg/mL)
- Dose of medication and frequency (e.g., 12.5 mg once daily)
- Number of tablets/capsules to dispense
- Number of refills
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 113
Pharmokinetics
CORRECT ANSWER
the study of drugs within the body, absorption , distribution, metabolism, excretion
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 113
3 ways drugs cross cell membrane
CORRECT ANSWER
1. channels & pores
2. transport systems (p glycoprotein)
3. direct penetration of membrane ( most common -> drugs too large to pass through pores & channels)
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 113
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, absorption
CORRECT ANSWER
the movement of a drug from its site of administration into the blood
rate of absorption determines how soon effects will begin
amount of absorption determine intensity of effects
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 113
factors affecting absorption
CORRECT ANSWER
rate of dissolution, surface area, blood flow, lipid solubility, pH partitioning
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 113
How does the liver aid in pharmacokinetics?
CORRECT ANSWER
transports drugs into bile for elimination
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 113
How do the kidneys aid in pharmacokinetics?
CORRECT ANSWER
pumps drugs into urine for excretion
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 113
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
NURS 5334 Advanced
Pharmacology Module 1
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | High Yield Study
Guide
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
113 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document contains 113 verified questions with correct answers and explanations related to advanced
pharmacology. It focuses on prescriptive authority and drug selection, providing essential insights into
pharmacological principles. This resource is suitable for students looking to enhance their understanding,
review course material, and prepare for certification exams efficiently.
CONTENTS
• Prescriptive Authority • Pharmacokinetics Overview
• Drug Absorption and Distribution • Drug Metabolism
Page 1
, • Drug Excretion • Pharmacodynamics and Receptors
• Drug Interactions • Pharmacogenomics and Variability
E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 113
What is prescriptive authority?
CORRECT ANSWER
Legal right to prescribe drugs
Varies for nonphysician providers
Limitations tied to oversight by MD or DO
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 113
Arguments for full prescriptive authority
CORRECT ANSWER
- APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently without supervision
- National examinations validate ability to provide safe competent care
- Licensure ensures compliance with standards to promote public health and safety - Limited prescriptive
authority creates numerous barriers to quality, affordable, & accessible patient care
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 113
Drug selection factors
CORRECT ANSWER
cost, guidelines, availability, interactions, side effects, allergies, liver & renal function, need for monitoring,
special populations
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 113
Page 2
,Elements needed to complete a prescription
CORRECT ANSWER
- Prescriber name, license number, and contact information
- Prescriber DEA number, if applicable
- Patient name and date of birth
- Patient allergies
- Name of medication
- Indication of medication
- Medication strength (e.g., 25 mg, 500 mg/mL)
- Dose of medication and frequency (e.g., 12.5 mg once daily)
- Number of tablets/capsules to dispense
- Number of refills
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 113
Pharmokinetics
CORRECT ANSWER
the study of drugs within the body, absorption , distribution, metabolism, excretion
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 113
3 ways drugs cross cell membrane
CORRECT ANSWER
1. channels & pores
2. transport systems (p glycoprotein)
3. direct penetration of membrane ( most common -> drugs too large to pass through pores & channels)
Q7 QUESTION 7 OF 113
Page 3
, absorption
CORRECT ANSWER
the movement of a drug from its site of administration into the blood
rate of absorption determines how soon effects will begin
amount of absorption determine intensity of effects
Q8 QUESTION 8 OF 113
factors affecting absorption
CORRECT ANSWER
rate of dissolution, surface area, blood flow, lipid solubility, pH partitioning
Q9 QUESTION 9 OF 113
How does the liver aid in pharmacokinetics?
CORRECT ANSWER
transports drugs into bile for elimination
Q10 QUESTION 10 OF 113
How do the kidneys aid in pharmacokinetics?
CORRECT ANSWER
pumps drugs into urine for excretion
Q11 QUESTION 11 OF 113
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