NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm
- Chamberlain Practice EXAM; MOCK
practice
What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on buprenorphine?
A. Toxicology prevention B. Buprenorphine-caused constipation must be stopped. C. Cannot
readily reverse toxicity already occurring
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
3 options with multiple choices Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to
the elderly population?
A. due to their dementia diagnosis. B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
C. The elderly population metabolizes medication faster.
D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients.
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
A person who is taking acetaminophen should be educated on a number of topics. Which of
these statements if made by the patient taking acetaminophen is incorrect?
A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at least four hours to take another."
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets I can take each day."
C. "I should not take Tylenol if I have liver disease or chronically drink alcohol."
D. "I can take 500-1000mg for moderate pain and 325-650mg for mild pain." B. "You can take
as many tablets as you want every day." What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring
program (PDMP)?
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
B. Make prescribing faster for providers
C. Patients should be taught about overdose. D. Provide correct dosing and pricing
information for providers
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of
A. ways to reduce and prevent harm, such as pregnant women avoiding teratogenic drugs.
B. potential common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach.
C. serious side effects, like harm to the fetus, suicide, or dysrhythmias that could be fatal. D.
Both A and C
D. A and C both Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can experience all of the following
effects from medications except:
A. Greater peak effects
B. Longer duration of action
C. Increased risk for respiratory depression
, D. Increased dosages of medications
E. Increased risk of overdose
D. Increased dosages of medications
Which of the following is not a guiding principle for prescribers when considering opioid
medications?
A. Only prescribe opioids when non-opioid and non-pharmacologic treatments have failed. B.
Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.
C. Analyze the patient's potential for overdose. D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists
for pain management.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
The nurse practitioner will inform their patient about which methadone-related black box
warning? A. Severe hyperventilation
B. Increased suicidal thoughts in youth
C. Prolonged QT interval
D. Pancreatitis
C. Prolonged QT interval
Which of the following is true regarding prescriptive authority?
A: The Federal Government has total control over the APRN's Prescriptive Authority.
B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
C: An APRN with a doctorate does not have full prescriptive authority. D: APRNs do not have
full prescriptive authority in any states. B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the
Individual State.
A drug's adverse effects and potential dangers, even when taken as directed, must be
summarised in a clear and concise manner in a black box warning. A. True
B. False
A. True
Which drug class has a side effect of reflex tachycardia?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Blockers of calcium channels C. diuretics with thiazide D. Beta Blockers
B. Calcium Channel Blockers
Which blood pressure medication is safe for a woman who is pregnant?
A. Lisinopril
B. Amlodipine
C. Labetalol
D. Valsartan
C. Labetalol
Ezetimibe (Zetia) is used to help reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the blood. It is known
to help decrease levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and apolipoprotein B but is known to
slightly increase what?
A. the CK level B. Potassium content C. HDL cholesterol
D. LFTs
C. HDL cholesterol
What are the monitoring needs of thiazide diuretics?
A. Weight
- Chamberlain Practice EXAM; MOCK
practice
What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on buprenorphine?
A. Toxicology prevention B. Buprenorphine-caused constipation must be stopped. C. Cannot
readily reverse toxicity already occurring
D. Both A and C
D. Both A and C
3 options with multiple choices Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to
the elderly population?
A. due to their dementia diagnosis. B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
C. The elderly population metabolizes medication faster.
D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients.
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
A person who is taking acetaminophen should be educated on a number of topics. Which of
these statements if made by the patient taking acetaminophen is incorrect?
A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at least four hours to take another."
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets I can take each day."
C. "I should not take Tylenol if I have liver disease or chronically drink alcohol."
D. "I can take 500-1000mg for moderate pain and 325-650mg for mild pain." B. "You can take
as many tablets as you want every day." What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring
program (PDMP)?
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
B. Make prescribing faster for providers
C. Patients should be taught about overdose. D. Provide correct dosing and pricing
information for providers
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of
A. ways to reduce and prevent harm, such as pregnant women avoiding teratogenic drugs.
B. potential common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach.
C. serious side effects, like harm to the fetus, suicide, or dysrhythmias that could be fatal. D.
Both A and C
D. A and C both Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can experience all of the following
effects from medications except:
A. Greater peak effects
B. Longer duration of action
C. Increased risk for respiratory depression
, D. Increased dosages of medications
E. Increased risk of overdose
D. Increased dosages of medications
Which of the following is not a guiding principle for prescribers when considering opioid
medications?
A. Only prescribe opioids when non-opioid and non-pharmacologic treatments have failed. B.
Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration.
C. Analyze the patient's potential for overdose. D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists
for pain management.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
The nurse practitioner will inform their patient about which methadone-related black box
warning? A. Severe hyperventilation
B. Increased suicidal thoughts in youth
C. Prolonged QT interval
D. Pancreatitis
C. Prolonged QT interval
Which of the following is true regarding prescriptive authority?
A: The Federal Government has total control over the APRN's Prescriptive Authority.
B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual State.
C: An APRN with a doctorate does not have full prescriptive authority. D: APRNs do not have
full prescriptive authority in any states. B: APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the
Individual State.
A drug's adverse effects and potential dangers, even when taken as directed, must be
summarised in a clear and concise manner in a black box warning. A. True
B. False
A. True
Which drug class has a side effect of reflex tachycardia?
A. ACE inhibitors
B. Blockers of calcium channels C. diuretics with thiazide D. Beta Blockers
B. Calcium Channel Blockers
Which blood pressure medication is safe for a woman who is pregnant?
A. Lisinopril
B. Amlodipine
C. Labetalol
D. Valsartan
C. Labetalol
Ezetimibe (Zetia) is used to help reduce the absorption of cholesterol in the blood. It is known
to help decrease levels of LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, and apolipoprotein B but is known to
slightly increase what?
A. the CK level B. Potassium content C. HDL cholesterol
D. LFTs
C. HDL cholesterol
What are the monitoring needs of thiazide diuretics?
A. Weight
