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In every state, prescriptive authority for NPs includes the
ability to write prescriptions:
A. for controlled substances.
B. for specified classifications of medications.
C. without physician-mandated involvement.
D. with full, independent prescriptive authority. - Correct
Answer ✅ B. for specified classifications of medications.
A primary care NP wishes to order a drug that will be effective
immediately after administration of the drug. Which route
should the NP choose?
Rectal
Topical
Sublingual
Intramuscular - Correct Answer ✅ Sublingual
,Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5
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According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a
prescription must include: - Correct Answer ✅ (1) the
patient's name and address;
(2) the name, strength, and quantity of the drug to be
dispensed;
(3) directions to the patient regarding taking of the drug and
the dosage;
(4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate;
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the
physician with whom the APRN has a prescriptive
authority agreement
(6) address and telephone number of the site at which the
prescription drug order was issued;
(7) the date of issuance;
(8) the number of refills permitted;
(9) the name, prescription authorization number, and original
signature of the APRN who authorized the
prescription drug order; and
(10) the United States Drug Enforcement Administration
numbers of the APRN and the delegating physician,
,Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5
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if the prescription drug order is for a controlled substance.
The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) writes a prescription
for an antibiotic using an electronic drug prescription system.
The pharmacist will fill this prescription when:
the electronic prescription is received.
the patient brings a written copy of the prescription.
a copy of the written prescription is faxed to the pharmacy.
the pharmacist accesses the patient's electronic record to
verify. - Correct Answer ✅ the electronic prescription is
received.
A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma.
The patient asks the nurse why the drug is given by this route
instead of orally. The nurse should explain that the inhaled
form:
, Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5
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is absorbed less quickly.
has reduced bioavailability.
has fewer systemic side effects.
provides dosing that is easier to regulate. - Correct Answer
✅ has fewer systemic side effects.
A primary care NP is prescribing a drug for a patient who
does not take any other medications. The NP should realize
that:
CYP450 enzyme reactions will not interfere with this drug's
metabolism.
substrates such as alcohol cannot interfere with the drug
when the patient is abstaining.
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2025)
In every state, prescriptive authority for NPs includes the
ability to write prescriptions:
A. for controlled substances.
B. for specified classifications of medications.
C. without physician-mandated involvement.
D. with full, independent prescriptive authority. - Correct
Answer ✅ B. for specified classifications of medications.
A primary care NP wishes to order a drug that will be effective
immediately after administration of the drug. Which route
should the NP choose?
Rectal
Topical
Sublingual
Intramuscular - Correct Answer ✅ Sublingual
,Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2025)
According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a
prescription must include: - Correct Answer ✅ (1) the
patient's name and address;
(2) the name, strength, and quantity of the drug to be
dispensed;
(3) directions to the patient regarding taking of the drug and
the dosage;
(4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate;
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the
physician with whom the APRN has a prescriptive
authority agreement
(6) address and telephone number of the site at which the
prescription drug order was issued;
(7) the date of issuance;
(8) the number of refills permitted;
(9) the name, prescription authorization number, and original
signature of the APRN who authorized the
prescription drug order; and
(10) the United States Drug Enforcement Administration
numbers of the APRN and the delegating physician,
,Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5
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Update 2025)
if the prescription drug order is for a controlled substance.
The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) writes a prescription
for an antibiotic using an electronic drug prescription system.
The pharmacist will fill this prescription when:
the electronic prescription is received.
the patient brings a written copy of the prescription.
a copy of the written prescription is faxed to the pharmacy.
the pharmacist accesses the patient's electronic record to
verify. - Correct Answer ✅ the electronic prescription is
received.
A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma.
The patient asks the nurse why the drug is given by this route
instead of orally. The nurse should explain that the inhaled
form:
, Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5
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Update 2025)
is absorbed less quickly.
has reduced bioavailability.
has fewer systemic side effects.
provides dosing that is easier to regulate. - Correct Answer
✅ has fewer systemic side effects.
A primary care NP is prescribing a drug for a patient who
does not take any other medications. The NP should realize
that:
CYP450 enzyme reactions will not interfere with this drug's
metabolism.
substrates such as alcohol cannot interfere with the drug
when the patient is abstaining.
