NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Midterm
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Incorrect
Chamberlain
1 of 62
Term
Why is the BEERS criteria important?
A. It identifies medications with a high likelihood of causing adverse
effects in older adults.
B. Medications on this list should always be given to adults older than
65 years old.
C. It identifies medications that require their dosage to be increased in
the presence of impaired kidney function in older adults.
D. It identifies medications frequently prescribed to older adults that
are affordable.
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, B. "Sometimes as you get older,
absorption may be slower resulting in B. it prevents renal failure
a delayed response."
A. It identifies drugs with a high
A. 120 mg or more of morphine a day likelihood of causing adverse
effects in older adults.
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2 of 62
Term
What labs need to be routinely monitored for a patient who is
prescribed Methotrexate?
A. TSH & SED rate
B. Renal and Hepatic Panels
C. Vitamin D and Calcium
D. Magnesium and Phosphorus
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B. enalapril and valsartan B. Calcium Channel Blockers
B. it prevents renal failure B. Renal and Hepatic Panels
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3 of 62
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Which of the following is a known beta blocker?
A. Labetalol
B. Lisinopril
C. Losartan
D. Amlodipine
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A. Labetalol C. Liver Cirrhosis
D. kidney stones C. Labetalol
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4 of 62
Term
Which of the following is true regarding prescriptive authority?
A: The Federal Government has total control over the APRN's
Prescriptive Authority.
, B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
C: Full Prescriptive Authority is only reached when the APRN has a
Doctorate Degree.
D: There are no States where APRNs have Full Prescriptive Authority.
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A. drug absorption in the intestine is
A. "I should monitor my weight daily."
delayed due to gastric emptying
A. It identifies drugs with a high B: APRN Prescriptive Authority
likelihood of causing adverse effects is determined by the Individual
in older adults. State.
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5 of 62
Term
What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring program (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
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2026|2027 Questions and Answers
Correct
Incorrect
Chamberlain
1 of 62
Term
Why is the BEERS criteria important?
A. It identifies medications with a high likelihood of causing adverse
effects in older adults.
B. Medications on this list should always be given to adults older than
65 years old.
C. It identifies medications that require their dosage to be increased in
the presence of impaired kidney function in older adults.
D. It identifies medications frequently prescribed to older adults that
are affordable.
Give this one a try later!
, B. "Sometimes as you get older,
absorption may be slower resulting in B. it prevents renal failure
a delayed response."
A. It identifies drugs with a high
A. 120 mg or more of morphine a day likelihood of causing adverse
effects in older adults.
Don't know?
2 of 62
Term
What labs need to be routinely monitored for a patient who is
prescribed Methotrexate?
A. TSH & SED rate
B. Renal and Hepatic Panels
C. Vitamin D and Calcium
D. Magnesium and Phosphorus
Give this one a try later!
B. enalapril and valsartan B. Calcium Channel Blockers
B. it prevents renal failure B. Renal and Hepatic Panels
, Don't know?
3 of 62
Term
Which of the following is a known beta blocker?
A. Labetalol
B. Lisinopril
C. Losartan
D. Amlodipine
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A. Labetalol C. Liver Cirrhosis
D. kidney stones C. Labetalol
Don't know?
4 of 62
Term
Which of the following is true regarding prescriptive authority?
A: The Federal Government has total control over the APRN's
Prescriptive Authority.
, B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
C: Full Prescriptive Authority is only reached when the APRN has a
Doctorate Degree.
D: There are no States where APRNs have Full Prescriptive Authority.
Give this one a try later!
A. drug absorption in the intestine is
A. "I should monitor my weight daily."
delayed due to gastric emptying
A. It identifies drugs with a high B: APRN Prescriptive Authority
likelihood of causing adverse effects is determined by the Individual
in older adults. State.
Don't know?
5 of 62
Term
What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring program (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
Give this one a try later!
