,Lehne’s Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurses
and Physician Assistants, 2nd Edition – Test Bank
The Lehne’s Pharmacotherapeutics Test Bank is an essential
study resource designed to complement the 2nd Edition of the
textbook written by Laura D. Rosenthal and Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum. It provides an extensive collection of exam-style
questions to help Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), Nurse
Practitioners (NPs), and Physician Assistants (PAs) master
pharmacology concepts, drug therapies, and clinical
applications.
Key Features of the Test Bank:
Comprehensive Coverage:
• Covers all major drug classes, including mechanisms of
action, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications,
and side effects.
• Includes the latest evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic
practices for advanced healthcare providers.
Exam-Style Questions & Formats:
• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for practice and self-
assessment.
• Case-based scenarios to enhance clinical decision-making
skills.
• True/False and Fill-in-the-Blank questions for quick recall of
pharmacology concepts.
• Application-based questions to simulate real-world
prescribing and patient management.
, Aligned with APN & PA Curriculum:
• Follows nursing pharmacotherapeutics guidelines and
advanced practice nursing education standards.
• Ideal for use in nurse practitioner programs, physician
assistant training, and pharmacology courses.
Supports Exam Preparation:
• Perfect for unit tests, midterms, finals, and board
certification exams (e.g., ANCC, AANP, PANCE).
• Helps students build confidence and improve test-taking
skills with detailed rationale for each answer.
User-Friendly & Organized Format:
• Questions are categorized by drug classes and body
systems, making it easy to focus on specific topics.
• Includes rationale explanations for both correct and
incorrect answers.
Who Can Benefit from This Test Bank?
Nurse Practitioner (NP) students
Physician Assistant (PA) students
Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs)
Pharmacology students preparing for licensing exams
Educators and instructors seeking high-quality exam questions
This test bank is a must-have study tool for anyone looking to
enhance their understanding of pharmacotherapeutics in
advanced clinical practice.
,
,LEHNE’S PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES AND
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS 2ND EDITION ROSENTHAL TEST BANK
Chapter 1: Prescriptive Authority
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. An APRN works in a urology clinic under the supervision of a physician who does not restrict
the types of medications the APRN is allowed to prescribe. State law does not require the
APRN to practice under physician supervision. How would the APRN’s prescriptive authority
be described?
a. Full authority
b. Independent
c. Without limitation
d. Limited authority
ANS: B
The APRN has independent prescriptive authority because the regulating body does not require
that the APRN work under physician supervision. Full prescriptive authority gives the provider
the right to prescribe independently and without limitation. Limited authority places restrictions
on the types of drugs that can be prescribed.DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 1TOP:
Nursing Process: I MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic
and Parenteral Therapies
2. Which factors increase the need for APRNs to have full prescriptive authority?
a. More patients will have access to health care.
b. Enrollment in medical schools is predicted to decrease.
c. Physician’s assistants are being utilized less often.
d. APRN education is more complex than education for physicians.
ANS: A
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has increased the number of individuals with health
care coverage, and thus the number who have access to health care services. The increase in the
number of patients creates the need for more providers with prescriptive authority. APRNs can fill
this practice gap.DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 2TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and
Parenteral Therapies
3. Which factors could be attributed to limited prescriptive authority for APRNs?
Select all that apply.
, a. Inaccessibility of patient care
b. Higher health care costs
c. Higher quality medical treatment
d. Improved collaborative care
e. Enhanced health literacy
ANS: A , B
Limiting prescriptive authority for APRNs can create barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible
patient care. It may also lead to poor collaboration among providers and higher health care costs.
It would not directly impact patient’s health literacy.DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF:
p. 2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic
Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
4. Which aspects support the APRN’s provision for full prescriptive authority?
Select all that apply.
a. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease processes.
b. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for APRNs.
c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN’s ability to provide safe care.
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
e. Limiting provision can decrease health care affordability.
ANS: A , C , D
APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently without supervision. National
examinations validate the ability to provide safe and competent care. Licensure ensures
compliance with standards to promote public health and safety. Limited prescriptive authority
creates numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient care.DIF: Cognitive Level:
ComprehensionREF: pp. 1-2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs
Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
5. Which aspects support the APRN’s provision for full prescriptive authority?
Select all that apply.
a. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease processes.
b. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for APRNs.
c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN’s ability to provide safe care.
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
ANS: A , C , D
APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently without supervision. National
examinations validate the ability to provide safe and competent care. Licensure ensures
compliance with standards to promote public health and safety. Limited prescriptive authority
creates numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient care.DIF: Cognitive Level:
,ComprehensionREF: pp. 1-2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client
Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
6. A family nurse practitioner practicing in Maine is hired at a practice across state lines in
Virginia. Which aspect of practice may change for the APRN?
a. The APRN will have less prescriptive authority in the new position.
b. The APRN will have more prescriptive authority in the new position.
c. The APRN will have equal prescriptive authority in the new position.
d. The APRN’s authority will depend on federal regulations.
ANS: A
Virginia allows limited prescriptive authority, while Maine gives full authority to certified nurse
practitioners. The federal government does not regulate prescriptive authority.DIF: Cognitive
Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 3TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client
Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
2nd
Rosenthal: Lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Providers, Ed.
Chapter 2: Rational Drug Selection and Prescription Writing
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
7. How can collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive outcomes for patients?
Select all that apply.
a. Pharmacists can suggest foods that will help with the patient’s condition.
b. Pharmacists have additional information on drug interactions.
c. The pharmacist can suggest adequate medication dosing.
d. Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of the facility formulary.
e. Pharmacy can alter prescriptions when necessary to prevent patient harm.
ANS: B , C , D
Providers should collaborate with pharmacists because they will likely have additional information
on formulary, drug interactions, and suggestions for adequate medication dosing. Dietitians can
make foods recommendations to treat the patient’s condition. The pharmacist can contact the
prescriber about questionable prescriptions, but cannot alter the prescription without notification
of and approval by the provider.DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 9TOP: Nursing
Process: Diagnosis MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of
Risk Potential
,8. A patient presents with delirium tremens requiring Ativan administration. The provider of care
is not in the facility. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Obtain a telephone order.
b. Contact the on-call hospitalist.
c. Obtain an order from the charge nurse.
d. Wait for a written Ativan order.
ANS: A
In an emergency situation, such as delirium tremens with seizure activity, it is acceptable to provide
a telephone order. Contacting the on-call hospitalist or waiting for a written order would take more
time than available for a patient with high seizure risk. Writing an order is outside the scope of
practice for the charge nurse.DIF: Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 7TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk
Potential
9. A patient with chronic pain calls the provider’s office to request a refill on their oxycontin.
Which action is most appropriate?
a. Fax an order to the pharmacy.
b. Schedule an appointment with the patient.
c. Verify the patient’s adherence to drug regimen.
d. Determine the patient’s current medication dosage.
ANS: B
Schedule II medications are not eligible for refills, and prescriptions must be handwritten. It is
important to verify the patient’s adherence to the drug regimen and determine the current dosage
of medication; however, this can be accomplished by scheduling an appointment and evaluating
the patient in person.DIF: Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 8TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk
Potential
10. A patient prescribed amoxicillin for streptococcal pharyngitis reports new onset of a flat, itchy
red rash on the chest and neck. Which action is most important?
a. Provide a different prescription.
b. Discontinue the medication.
c. Prescribe an antihistamine cream.
d. Assess for respiratory compromise.
ANS: B
The priority action is to discontinue the medication to prevent worsening of the patient’s
symptoms. A different prescription would be provided, topical antihistamine may be administered,
and the patient would be assessed for respiratory involvement, but these actions would not be
,performed first.DIF: Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 6TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk
Potential
11. A patient taking three medications for hypertension is diagnosed with COPD. Which action
should be taken prior to prescribing medications to treat COPD?
a. Obtain baseline laboratory values.
b. Obtain a complete medication history.
c. Assess liver enzyme levels.
d. Determine if patient has insurance coverage.
ANS: B
Prior to adding medications to the treatment regimen, it is essential to assess for any potential drug-
drug interactions through a complete medical history. Baseline laboratory values are not necessary
for COPD treatment. Liver enzyme levels may give insight into the possibility of altered
metabolism but would not be the first action. The presence of insurance coverage would affect the
patient’s access to treatment but may not affect the type of medication prescribed.DIF: Cognitive
Level: ApplicationREF: p. 6TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs
Category: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
12. A patient with diabetes reports losing their job and an inability to purchase required
medications. Which action is most appropriate?
a. Provide a 7-day sample pack.
b. Decrease the daily dose by half.
c. Contact a different pharmacy.
d. Prescribe a different medication.
ANS: C
Providing a 7-day sample will address the patient’s immediate need, but will not help with the
patient’s long-term need for medication. Decreasing the daily dose will diminish the effectiveness
of the medication. Selecting a different pharmacy could decrease the cost of the medication, as
costs vary based on the location and the pharmacy dispensing the medication. Prescribing a
different medication would be the last option.DIF: Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 5TOP:
Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity:
Reduction of Risk Potential
13. A patient recently prescribed hydrocodone calls to report theyare unable to fill the prescription.
Which factors could contribute to the inability to fill the prescription?
Select all that apply.
a. DEA number missing from prescription
, b. Prescription sent via electronic messenger
c. Dose higher than typically prescribed
d. Prescriber license number not included
e. Patient name and date of birth were handwritten
ANS: A , B , D
In order to fill a hydrocodone prescription, the prescriber name, license number, DEA number, and
contact information must be included. Schedule II medications, such as narcotics, must be
prescribed using written prescriptions. Though the pharmacist may question the high dosing, that
would not prevent filling the prescription. The patient’s name and date of birth must be included
on the prescription, but there are no regulations that the name cannot be handwritten.DIF:
Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: pp. 6-8TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis MSC: NCLEX
Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
2nd
Rosenthal: Lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Providers, Ed.
Chapter 3: Promoting Positive Outcomes of Drug Therapy
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
14. A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent migraine headaches is not working.
Which action should be taken first?
a. Ask the patient about the number and frequency of tablets taken.
b. Assess the patient’s headache pain on a scale from 1 to 10.
c. Report the patient’s complaint to the prescriber.
d. Suggest biofeedback as an adjunct to drug therapy.
ANS: A
When evaluating the effectiveness of a drug, it is important to determine whether the patient is
using the drug as ordered. Asking the patient to tell the nurse how many tablets are taken and how
often helps the nurse determine compliance. Assessing current pain does not yield information
about how well the medication is working unless the patient is currently taking it. The nurse should
gather as much information about compliance, symptoms, and drug effectiveness as possible
before contacting the prescriber. Biofeedback may be an effective adjunct to treatment, but it
should not be recommended without complete information about drug effectiveness.DIF:
Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: pp. 15-16TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation MSC: NCLEX
Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
15. A patient is prescribed metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis. Which patient history finding
would be most concerning?
and Physician Assistants, 2nd Edition – Test Bank
The Lehne’s Pharmacotherapeutics Test Bank is an essential
study resource designed to complement the 2nd Edition of the
textbook written by Laura D. Rosenthal and Jacqueline Rosenjack
Burchum. It provides an extensive collection of exam-style
questions to help Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs), Nurse
Practitioners (NPs), and Physician Assistants (PAs) master
pharmacology concepts, drug therapies, and clinical
applications.
Key Features of the Test Bank:
Comprehensive Coverage:
• Covers all major drug classes, including mechanisms of
action, pharmacokinetics, indications, contraindications,
and side effects.
• Includes the latest evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic
practices for advanced healthcare providers.
Exam-Style Questions & Formats:
• Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for practice and self-
assessment.
• Case-based scenarios to enhance clinical decision-making
skills.
• True/False and Fill-in-the-Blank questions for quick recall of
pharmacology concepts.
• Application-based questions to simulate real-world
prescribing and patient management.
, Aligned with APN & PA Curriculum:
• Follows nursing pharmacotherapeutics guidelines and
advanced practice nursing education standards.
• Ideal for use in nurse practitioner programs, physician
assistant training, and pharmacology courses.
Supports Exam Preparation:
• Perfect for unit tests, midterms, finals, and board
certification exams (e.g., ANCC, AANP, PANCE).
• Helps students build confidence and improve test-taking
skills with detailed rationale for each answer.
User-Friendly & Organized Format:
• Questions are categorized by drug classes and body
systems, making it easy to focus on specific topics.
• Includes rationale explanations for both correct and
incorrect answers.
Who Can Benefit from This Test Bank?
Nurse Practitioner (NP) students
Physician Assistant (PA) students
Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs)
Pharmacology students preparing for licensing exams
Educators and instructors seeking high-quality exam questions
This test bank is a must-have study tool for anyone looking to
enhance their understanding of pharmacotherapeutics in
advanced clinical practice.
,
,LEHNE’S PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES AND
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS 2ND EDITION ROSENTHAL TEST BANK
Chapter 1: Prescriptive Authority
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
1. An APRN works in a urology clinic under the supervision of a physician who does not restrict
the types of medications the APRN is allowed to prescribe. State law does not require the
APRN to practice under physician supervision. How would the APRN’s prescriptive authority
be described?
a. Full authority
b. Independent
c. Without limitation
d. Limited authority
ANS: B
The APRN has independent prescriptive authority because the regulating body does not require
that the APRN work under physician supervision. Full prescriptive authority gives the provider
the right to prescribe independently and without limitation. Limited authority places restrictions
on the types of drugs that can be prescribed.DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 1TOP:
Nursing Process: I MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic
and Parenteral Therapies
2. Which factors increase the need for APRNs to have full prescriptive authority?
a. More patients will have access to health care.
b. Enrollment in medical schools is predicted to decrease.
c. Physician’s assistants are being utilized less often.
d. APRN education is more complex than education for physicians.
ANS: A
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has increased the number of individuals with health
care coverage, and thus the number who have access to health care services. The increase in the
number of patients creates the need for more providers with prescriptive authority. APRNs can fill
this practice gap.DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 2TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and
Parenteral Therapies
3. Which factors could be attributed to limited prescriptive authority for APRNs?
Select all that apply.
, a. Inaccessibility of patient care
b. Higher health care costs
c. Higher quality medical treatment
d. Improved collaborative care
e. Enhanced health literacy
ANS: A , B
Limiting prescriptive authority for APRNs can create barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible
patient care. It may also lead to poor collaboration among providers and higher health care costs.
It would not directly impact patient’s health literacy.DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF:
p. 2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic
Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
4. Which aspects support the APRN’s provision for full prescriptive authority?
Select all that apply.
a. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease processes.
b. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for APRNs.
c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN’s ability to provide safe care.
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
e. Limiting provision can decrease health care affordability.
ANS: A , C , D
APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently without supervision. National
examinations validate the ability to provide safe and competent care. Licensure ensures
compliance with standards to promote public health and safety. Limited prescriptive authority
creates numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient care.DIF: Cognitive Level:
ComprehensionREF: pp. 1-2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs
Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
5. Which aspects support the APRN’s provision for full prescriptive authority?
Select all that apply.
a. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease processes.
b. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for APRNs.
c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN’s ability to provide safe care.
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
ANS: A , C , D
APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently without supervision. National
examinations validate the ability to provide safe and competent care. Licensure ensures
compliance with standards to promote public health and safety. Limited prescriptive authority
creates numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient care.DIF: Cognitive Level:
,ComprehensionREF: pp. 1-2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client
Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
6. A family nurse practitioner practicing in Maine is hired at a practice across state lines in
Virginia. Which aspect of practice may change for the APRN?
a. The APRN will have less prescriptive authority in the new position.
b. The APRN will have more prescriptive authority in the new position.
c. The APRN will have equal prescriptive authority in the new position.
d. The APRN’s authority will depend on federal regulations.
ANS: A
Virginia allows limited prescriptive authority, while Maine gives full authority to certified nurse
practitioners. The federal government does not regulate prescriptive authority.DIF: Cognitive
Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 3TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client
Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
2nd
Rosenthal: Lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Providers, Ed.
Chapter 2: Rational Drug Selection and Prescription Writing
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
7. How can collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive outcomes for patients?
Select all that apply.
a. Pharmacists can suggest foods that will help with the patient’s condition.
b. Pharmacists have additional information on drug interactions.
c. The pharmacist can suggest adequate medication dosing.
d. Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of the facility formulary.
e. Pharmacy can alter prescriptions when necessary to prevent patient harm.
ANS: B , C , D
Providers should collaborate with pharmacists because they will likely have additional information
on formulary, drug interactions, and suggestions for adequate medication dosing. Dietitians can
make foods recommendations to treat the patient’s condition. The pharmacist can contact the
prescriber about questionable prescriptions, but cannot alter the prescription without notification
of and approval by the provider.DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 9TOP: Nursing
Process: Diagnosis MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of
Risk Potential
,8. A patient presents with delirium tremens requiring Ativan administration. The provider of care
is not in the facility. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. Obtain a telephone order.
b. Contact the on-call hospitalist.
c. Obtain an order from the charge nurse.
d. Wait for a written Ativan order.
ANS: A
In an emergency situation, such as delirium tremens with seizure activity, it is acceptable to provide
a telephone order. Contacting the on-call hospitalist or waiting for a written order would take more
time than available for a patient with high seizure risk. Writing an order is outside the scope of
practice for the charge nurse.DIF: Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 7TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk
Potential
9. A patient with chronic pain calls the provider’s office to request a refill on their oxycontin.
Which action is most appropriate?
a. Fax an order to the pharmacy.
b. Schedule an appointment with the patient.
c. Verify the patient’s adherence to drug regimen.
d. Determine the patient’s current medication dosage.
ANS: B
Schedule II medications are not eligible for refills, and prescriptions must be handwritten. It is
important to verify the patient’s adherence to the drug regimen and determine the current dosage
of medication; however, this can be accomplished by scheduling an appointment and evaluating
the patient in person.DIF: Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 8TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk
Potential
10. A patient prescribed amoxicillin for streptococcal pharyngitis reports new onset of a flat, itchy
red rash on the chest and neck. Which action is most important?
a. Provide a different prescription.
b. Discontinue the medication.
c. Prescribe an antihistamine cream.
d. Assess for respiratory compromise.
ANS: B
The priority action is to discontinue the medication to prevent worsening of the patient’s
symptoms. A different prescription would be provided, topical antihistamine may be administered,
and the patient would be assessed for respiratory involvement, but these actions would not be
,performed first.DIF: Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 6TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk
Potential
11. A patient taking three medications for hypertension is diagnosed with COPD. Which action
should be taken prior to prescribing medications to treat COPD?
a. Obtain baseline laboratory values.
b. Obtain a complete medication history.
c. Assess liver enzyme levels.
d. Determine if patient has insurance coverage.
ANS: B
Prior to adding medications to the treatment regimen, it is essential to assess for any potential drug-
drug interactions through a complete medical history. Baseline laboratory values are not necessary
for COPD treatment. Liver enzyme levels may give insight into the possibility of altered
metabolism but would not be the first action. The presence of insurance coverage would affect the
patient’s access to treatment but may not affect the type of medication prescribed.DIF: Cognitive
Level: ApplicationREF: p. 6TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs
Category: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
12. A patient with diabetes reports losing their job and an inability to purchase required
medications. Which action is most appropriate?
a. Provide a 7-day sample pack.
b. Decrease the daily dose by half.
c. Contact a different pharmacy.
d. Prescribe a different medication.
ANS: C
Providing a 7-day sample will address the patient’s immediate need, but will not help with the
patient’s long-term need for medication. Decreasing the daily dose will diminish the effectiveness
of the medication. Selecting a different pharmacy could decrease the cost of the medication, as
costs vary based on the location and the pharmacy dispensing the medication. Prescribing a
different medication would be the last option.DIF: Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 5TOP:
Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity:
Reduction of Risk Potential
13. A patient recently prescribed hydrocodone calls to report theyare unable to fill the prescription.
Which factors could contribute to the inability to fill the prescription?
Select all that apply.
a. DEA number missing from prescription
, b. Prescription sent via electronic messenger
c. Dose higher than typically prescribed
d. Prescriber license number not included
e. Patient name and date of birth were handwritten
ANS: A , B , D
In order to fill a hydrocodone prescription, the prescriber name, license number, DEA number, and
contact information must be included. Schedule II medications, such as narcotics, must be
prescribed using written prescriptions. Though the pharmacist may question the high dosing, that
would not prevent filling the prescription. The patient’s name and date of birth must be included
on the prescription, but there are no regulations that the name cannot be handwritten.DIF:
Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: pp. 6-8TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis MSC: NCLEX
Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
2nd
Rosenthal: Lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Providers, Ed.
Chapter 3: Promoting Positive Outcomes of Drug Therapy
Test Bank
Multiple Choice
14. A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent migraine headaches is not working.
Which action should be taken first?
a. Ask the patient about the number and frequency of tablets taken.
b. Assess the patient’s headache pain on a scale from 1 to 10.
c. Report the patient’s complaint to the prescriber.
d. Suggest biofeedback as an adjunct to drug therapy.
ANS: A
When evaluating the effectiveness of a drug, it is important to determine whether the patient is
using the drug as ordered. Asking the patient to tell the nurse how many tablets are taken and how
often helps the nurse determine compliance. Assessing current pain does not yield information
about how well the medication is working unless the patient is currently taking it. The nurse should
gather as much information about compliance, symptoms, and drug effectiveness as possible
before contacting the prescriber. Biofeedback may be an effective adjunct to treatment, but it
should not be recommended without complete information about drug effectiveness.DIF:
Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: pp. 15-16TOP: Nursing Process: Evaluation MSC: NCLEX
Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
15. A patient is prescribed metronidazole for bacterial vaginosis. Which patient history finding
would be most concerning?
