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MN 553 Advanced Pharmacology | 24 Exam Questions on Drug Metabolism, Prescribing, Pharmacokinetics | 2025/2026 | Purdue University Global

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This document provides a complete and well-structured collection of 24 exam questions and answers for MN 553 – Advanced Pharmacology, covering key pharmacological principles essential for advanced nursing practice. The questions are based on Unit 1 content for the 2025/2026 academic year and are marked correct, making the document a high-yield resource for test preparation and clinical application. Topics include drug metabolism (phase 1 and phase 2 liver reactions), pharmacokinetics (absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion), the significance of first-pass effect, interpretation of therapeutic ranges, use of loading doses, peak and trough monitoring, renal excretion, and clinical considerations in prescribing. Special attention is given to the scope and decision-making responsibilities of nurse practitioners, including holistic and cost-conscious care approaches. This document is ideal for: – Nurse Practitioner (NP) students – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) candidates – Students enrolled in Advanced Pharmacology or Prescribing-focused courses – Candidates preparing for certification exams such as ANCC or AANP – Early-career nurse practitioners seeking a refresher in pharmacological decision-making Whether you are reviewing for an exam or reinforcing your clinical knowledge, this resource is structured to support clear understanding and practical application of complex pharmacological concepts. Keywords: advanced pharmacology, MN 553, nurse practitioner prescribing, drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics, bioavailability, first pass effect, therapeutic range, loading dose, peak and trough levels, renal excretion, drug distribution, clinical judgment, holistic care

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The nurse practitioner Perspective authority is regulated by - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔The state board of nursing for each state


The benefits to the patient of having an advance practice registered nurse

prescriber include - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Nurse is caring for the patient from a

holistic approach and include the patient and decision making regarding

their care


Clinical judgment in prescribing includes - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Factoring in the

cost to the patient of the medication prescribed

Criteria for choosing an effective drug for a disorder include - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Consulting nationally recognized guidelines for disease management

, Nurse practitioner practice may thrive under healthcare reform because of -

🧠 ANSWER ✔✔The demonstrated ability of nurse practitioners to control

costs and improve patient outcomes

Ch 2. A patient's nutritional intake and laboratory results reflect

hypoalbuminemia this is critical to prescribing because - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Distribution of drugs to target tissue may be affected


Ch 2. drugs that have a significant first pass effect - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Are

rapidly metabolized by the liver and may have a little if any desired action

Ch.2 The route of excretion of a volatile drug will likely be the - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Lungs


Ch.2 Medroxyprogesterone is prescribed intramuscularly (IM) to create a

storage reservoir of the drug storage. Storage reservoirs: - 🧠 ANSWER

✔✔Increase the length of time a drug is available and active


Ch.2. The NP chooses to give cephalexin every eight hours based on

knowledge of the drugs: - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Biological half-life


Ch.2 azithromycin dosing requires that the first days dosage be twice those

of the other four days of the prescription this is considered a loading dose.

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