NU 641 Test Questions with All Correct Answers
/. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by which of the following? -
Answer-The State Board of Nursing for each state
/.Clinical judgment in prescribing includes which of the following? - Answer-Factoring in
the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed
/.Drugs that use CYP 3A4 isoenzymes for metabolism may do which of the following? -
Answer-Both A and B
/.When determining drug treatment for a patient, the Nurse practitioner should do which
of following? - Answer-Individualize the drug choice for the specific patient.
/.Patient education regarding prescribed medication includes which of the following? -
Answer-Discussion of expected adverse drug reactions
/.Which of theses drugs is considered as a treatment for hypertension in women during
pregnancy? - Answer-Methyldopa
/.Which of these hypertension drugs has also been approved for the treatment of
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? - Answer-Guababenz
/.Scopolamine patch can be used to prevent the nausea and vomiting associated with
motion sickness. What is the patient taught to do? - Answer-Apply the transdermal disk
at least for hours before the antiemetic effect is desired
/.Ray has been diagnosed with hypertension and it is determined that an angiotensin
converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE) is needed. Prior to prescribong this drug what should
the nurse practitioner (NP) assess for? - Answer-Decreased urine function
/.Donald has been diagnosed with hyperlimpidemia. Based on his lipid profile,
atorvastatin is prescribed. Rhabdomyolysis is a rare but serious adverse response to
the drug. What should Donald be told to do? - Answer-Report muscle weakness or
tenderness and dark urine to his provider immediately.
/.When comparing Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and Angiotensin II
receptor blockers (ARBs) medications, which of the following holds true? - Answer-Both
contribute to some retention of potassium
/.The most recent treatment guidelines strongly recommend drug dosing primarily based
on which of the following? - Answer-Personal cardiovascular risk
/.When are statins traditionally ordered to be taken? - Answer-At bedtime
/. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by which of the following? -
Answer-The State Board of Nursing for each state
/.Clinical judgment in prescribing includes which of the following? - Answer-Factoring in
the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed
/.Drugs that use CYP 3A4 isoenzymes for metabolism may do which of the following? -
Answer-Both A and B
/.When determining drug treatment for a patient, the Nurse practitioner should do which
of following? - Answer-Individualize the drug choice for the specific patient.
/.Patient education regarding prescribed medication includes which of the following? -
Answer-Discussion of expected adverse drug reactions
/.Which of theses drugs is considered as a treatment for hypertension in women during
pregnancy? - Answer-Methyldopa
/.Which of these hypertension drugs has also been approved for the treatment of
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)? - Answer-Guababenz
/.Scopolamine patch can be used to prevent the nausea and vomiting associated with
motion sickness. What is the patient taught to do? - Answer-Apply the transdermal disk
at least for hours before the antiemetic effect is desired
/.Ray has been diagnosed with hypertension and it is determined that an angiotensin
converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE) is needed. Prior to prescribong this drug what should
the nurse practitioner (NP) assess for? - Answer-Decreased urine function
/.Donald has been diagnosed with hyperlimpidemia. Based on his lipid profile,
atorvastatin is prescribed. Rhabdomyolysis is a rare but serious adverse response to
the drug. What should Donald be told to do? - Answer-Report muscle weakness or
tenderness and dark urine to his provider immediately.
/.When comparing Angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and Angiotensin II
receptor blockers (ARBs) medications, which of the following holds true? - Answer-Both
contribute to some retention of potassium
/.The most recent treatment guidelines strongly recommend drug dosing primarily based
on which of the following? - Answer-Personal cardiovascular risk
/.When are statins traditionally ordered to be taken? - Answer-At bedtime
