NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm - Chamberlain Practice EXAM; MOCK practice questions and solutions

NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm - Chamberlain Practice EXAM; MOCK
practice

1. What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on buprenorphine?
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B. Stop c\onstipation caused by Buprenorphine
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C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity already occurring
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D. Both A and C: D. Both A and C
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2. Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to the elderly
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population?
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A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
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B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
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C. The elderly population metabolizes medication faster.
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D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients.: B.They are high risk for
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polypharmacy.
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3. There are several points of education that should be given to a patient
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taking acetaminophen.Which of these statements if made by the patient taking
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acetaminophen is incorrect?
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A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at least four hours to take another."
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B. "There is no limit to how many tablets I can take each day."
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C. "I should not takeTylenol if I have liver disease or chronically drink alco-
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hol."
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D. "I can take 325-650mg for mild pain,and 500-1000mg for moderate pain.": B.
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"There is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
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4. What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)?
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A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
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B. Make prescribing faster for providers
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C. Educate patients about overdose bq bq bq




D. Provide correct dosing and pricing information for providers: A.Help identify
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patients who may be at risk for overdose
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5. The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of
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A. ways to reduce and prevent harm, such as pregnant women avoiding
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teratogenic drugs.
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, B. potential common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or upset stom-
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ach.
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C. potential severe side effects, such as fetal harm, suicidality, or near-fatal
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