NR 565 WEEK 2 STUDY QUESTIONS WITH ALL
CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: Correct answer-The State Board of
Nursing
The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber
include: Correct answer-Nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the
patient in decision making regarding their care.
Clinical judgment in prescribing includes: Correct answer-Factoring in the cost to the patient of the
medication prescribed
Criteria for choosing an effective drug for a disorder include: Correct answer-Consulting nationally
recognized guidelines for disease management
Nurse practitioner practice may thrive under health-care reform because of: Correct answer-The
demonstrated ability of nurse practitioners to control costs and improve patient outcomes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates: Correct answer-The official labeling for all
prescription and over-the-counter drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval is required for: Correct answer-Medical devices,
including artificial joints
An Investigational New Drug is filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Correct answer-
Prior to human testing of any new drug entity
Phase IV clinical trials in the United States are also known as: Correct answer-Postmarketing
research
Off-label prescribing is: Correct answer-Legal if there is scientific evidence for the use
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration: Correct answer-Registers manufacturers and
prescribers of controlled substances
Drugs that are designated Schedule II by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration: Correct
answer-May not be refilled; a new prescription must be written
Precautions that should be taken when prescribing controlled substances include: Correct answer-
Using tamper-proof paper for all prescriptions written for controlled drugs
Strategies prescribers can use to prevent misuse of controlled prescription drugs include: Correct
answer-Use of chemical dependency screening tools
Firm limit-setting regarding prescribing controlled substances
Practicing "just say no" to deal with patients who are pushing the provider to prescribe controlled
substances
, Behaviors predictive of addiction to controlled substances include: Correct answer-Stealing or
borrowing another patient's drugs
Medication agreements or "Pain Medication Contracts" are recommended to be used: Correct
answer-Universally for all prescribing for chronic pain
A prescription needs to be written for: Correct answer-Legend drugs
Most controlled drugs
Medical devices
Michael asks you about why some drugs are over-the-counter and some are prescription. You explain
that in order for a drug to be approved for over-the-counter use the drug must: Correct answer-Be
safe and labeled for appropriate use
Have a low potential for abuse or misuse
Be taken for a condition the patient can reliably self-diagnose
In the United States, over-the-counter drugs are regulated by: Correct answer-The U.S. Food and
Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
As drugs near the end of their patent, pharmaceutical companies may apply for the drug to change
to over-the-counter status in order to: Correct answer-Continue to make large profits from their
blockbuster brand-name drug
New over-the-counter drug ingredients must undergo the U.S. Food and Drug Administration New
Drug Application process, just as prescription drugs do.
1. True
2.False Correct answer-True
The ailment that generates the greatest over-the-counter annual drug sales is: Correct answer-
Cough and colds
When obtaining a drug history from Harold, he gives you a complete list of his prescription
medications. He denies taking any other drugs, but you find that he occasionally takes aspirin for his
arthritis flare ups. This is an example of: Correct answer-A common misconception that
intermittently taken over-the counter medications are not an important part of his drug history
Common over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen: Correct answer-Are
harmful if taken in higher than recommended amounts
The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, which is part of the 2006 U.S. Patriot Act: Correct
answer-Restricts the sales of drugs that contain methamphetamine precursors, including a daily and
30-day limit on sales
When prescribing a tetracycline or quinolone antibiotic it is critical to instruct the patient: Correct
answer-Not to take antacids while on these medications, as the antacid decreases absorption
Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of
the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? Correct answer-Low-dose colchicine
CORRECT & VERIFIED ANSWERS (UPDATED TO PASS)
Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: Correct answer-The State Board of
Nursing
The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber
include: Correct answer-Nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the
patient in decision making regarding their care.
Clinical judgment in prescribing includes: Correct answer-Factoring in the cost to the patient of the
medication prescribed
Criteria for choosing an effective drug for a disorder include: Correct answer-Consulting nationally
recognized guidelines for disease management
Nurse practitioner practice may thrive under health-care reform because of: Correct answer-The
demonstrated ability of nurse practitioners to control costs and improve patient outcomes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulates: Correct answer-The official labeling for all
prescription and over-the-counter drugs
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval is required for: Correct answer-Medical devices,
including artificial joints
An Investigational New Drug is filed with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Correct answer-
Prior to human testing of any new drug entity
Phase IV clinical trials in the United States are also known as: Correct answer-Postmarketing
research
Off-label prescribing is: Correct answer-Legal if there is scientific evidence for the use
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration: Correct answer-Registers manufacturers and
prescribers of controlled substances
Drugs that are designated Schedule II by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration: Correct
answer-May not be refilled; a new prescription must be written
Precautions that should be taken when prescribing controlled substances include: Correct answer-
Using tamper-proof paper for all prescriptions written for controlled drugs
Strategies prescribers can use to prevent misuse of controlled prescription drugs include: Correct
answer-Use of chemical dependency screening tools
Firm limit-setting regarding prescribing controlled substances
Practicing "just say no" to deal with patients who are pushing the provider to prescribe controlled
substances
, Behaviors predictive of addiction to controlled substances include: Correct answer-Stealing or
borrowing another patient's drugs
Medication agreements or "Pain Medication Contracts" are recommended to be used: Correct
answer-Universally for all prescribing for chronic pain
A prescription needs to be written for: Correct answer-Legend drugs
Most controlled drugs
Medical devices
Michael asks you about why some drugs are over-the-counter and some are prescription. You explain
that in order for a drug to be approved for over-the-counter use the drug must: Correct answer-Be
safe and labeled for appropriate use
Have a low potential for abuse or misuse
Be taken for a condition the patient can reliably self-diagnose
In the United States, over-the-counter drugs are regulated by: Correct answer-The U.S. Food and
Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
As drugs near the end of their patent, pharmaceutical companies may apply for the drug to change
to over-the-counter status in order to: Correct answer-Continue to make large profits from their
blockbuster brand-name drug
New over-the-counter drug ingredients must undergo the U.S. Food and Drug Administration New
Drug Application process, just as prescription drugs do.
1. True
2.False Correct answer-True
The ailment that generates the greatest over-the-counter annual drug sales is: Correct answer-
Cough and colds
When obtaining a drug history from Harold, he gives you a complete list of his prescription
medications. He denies taking any other drugs, but you find that he occasionally takes aspirin for his
arthritis flare ups. This is an example of: Correct answer-A common misconception that
intermittently taken over-the counter medications are not an important part of his drug history
Common over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen: Correct answer-Are
harmful if taken in higher than recommended amounts
The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, which is part of the 2006 U.S. Patriot Act: Correct
answer-Restricts the sales of drugs that contain methamphetamine precursors, including a daily and
30-day limit on sales
When prescribing a tetracycline or quinolone antibiotic it is critical to instruct the patient: Correct
answer-Not to take antacids while on these medications, as the antacid decreases absorption
Henry presents to clinic with a significantly swollen, painful great toe and is diagnosed with gout. Of
the following, which would be the best treatment for Henry? Correct answer-Low-dose colchicine
