NUR 520:
Introduction to
psychopharmacolog
y Exam
Comprehensive
Questions and
Verified Answers
(Detailed &
Elaborated) Actual
Exam 2026
Principles of prescribing medication
1
,-select the right medication (cultural
considerations, inform patients to take
medications as prescribed)
-inform patients to allow some time for
medications to start working
-patients may stop taking their
medication for any reason
-educate patients to abstain from
stopping their medication without
consulting you
-when starting a new medication,
discuss it with patient
-a provided should explain how the
medication will benefit the patient
-monitor and follow up is essential
Essential elements of written
prescriptions
-Clinician name, credentials, DEA
number and address
-patients name, address, and Rx
symbol
2
, -medication name, dose form, and
strength
-the number of units to be dispensed
-directions for use
-refills, if any
-PMHNP signature
-metric system (avoid abbreviations,
use a 0 before strengths of less than 1
mg, avoid the use of a terminal zero
after a decimal
-follow state/federal regulations
Informed consent
-consent should be obtained by the
clinician
-it may occur in an initial session
-involve a collaborative physician or
3
Introduction to
psychopharmacolog
y Exam
Comprehensive
Questions and
Verified Answers
(Detailed &
Elaborated) Actual
Exam 2026
Principles of prescribing medication
1
,-select the right medication (cultural
considerations, inform patients to take
medications as prescribed)
-inform patients to allow some time for
medications to start working
-patients may stop taking their
medication for any reason
-educate patients to abstain from
stopping their medication without
consulting you
-when starting a new medication,
discuss it with patient
-a provided should explain how the
medication will benefit the patient
-monitor and follow up is essential
Essential elements of written
prescriptions
-Clinician name, credentials, DEA
number and address
-patients name, address, and Rx
symbol
2
, -medication name, dose form, and
strength
-the number of units to be dispensed
-directions for use
-refills, if any
-PMHNP signature
-metric system (avoid abbreviations,
use a 0 before strengths of less than 1
mg, avoid the use of a terminal zero
after a decimal
-follow state/federal regulations
Informed consent
-consent should be obtained by the
clinician
-it may occur in an initial session
-involve a collaborative physician or
3