Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice
Nurse Practitioners Exam 2 Newest 2025/2026
Questions and Correct Answers Graded
A+|Assured Success
What are contraindications to prescribing or administering a triptan? - CORRECT
ANSWER--CAD, uncontrolled HTN
-within 24 hours of an ergot derivative
-within 2 weeks of MAOI or SSRI
What are considerations a provider should take when prescribing antiemetics for
a patient experiencing HA/migraines? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER-Route of
administration
,What are commonly used abortive therapies for a headache? - CORRECT
ANSWER--OTC analgesics
-Ergot Derivatives
-Triptans
-Antiemetics
Which OTC analgesics are recommended for management of headaches? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Aspirin
-Tylenol
-Ibuprofen
-Naproxen
-Excedrin Migraine
-Advil Migraine
How does aspirin play a role in management of HA? - CORRECT ANSWER--anti-
prostaglandin
-antiplatelet
-serotonergic activity
, How do NSAIDs play a role in management of HA? - CORRECT ANSWER-
inhibits prostaglandin synthesis for central analgesia effects
How do ergot derivatives help manage HA? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Vasoconstriction to decrease pulsation in extra cranial arteries without reducing
cerebral blood flow
What are some factors that prevent a provider from prescribing Ergotamine? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Extreme nausea & vomiting
-Unpredictable oral absorption
How many doses per week of Ergotamine can be used? Per month? - CORRECT
ANSWER--2/week
-12/month
Ergotamine is contraindicated in which patients? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pregnant & children
Why might dihydroergotamine (DHE) be prescribed over Ergotamine and who
might be a better candidate for it? - CORRECT ANSWER-Less vasoconstrictive
effects
Nurse Practitioners Exam 2 Newest 2025/2026
Questions and Correct Answers Graded
A+|Assured Success
What are contraindications to prescribing or administering a triptan? - CORRECT
ANSWER--CAD, uncontrolled HTN
-within 24 hours of an ergot derivative
-within 2 weeks of MAOI or SSRI
What are considerations a provider should take when prescribing antiemetics for
a patient experiencing HA/migraines? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER-Route of
administration
,What are commonly used abortive therapies for a headache? - CORRECT
ANSWER--OTC analgesics
-Ergot Derivatives
-Triptans
-Antiemetics
Which OTC analgesics are recommended for management of headaches? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Aspirin
-Tylenol
-Ibuprofen
-Naproxen
-Excedrin Migraine
-Advil Migraine
How does aspirin play a role in management of HA? - CORRECT ANSWER--anti-
prostaglandin
-antiplatelet
-serotonergic activity
, How do NSAIDs play a role in management of HA? - CORRECT ANSWER-
inhibits prostaglandin synthesis for central analgesia effects
How do ergot derivatives help manage HA? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Vasoconstriction to decrease pulsation in extra cranial arteries without reducing
cerebral blood flow
What are some factors that prevent a provider from prescribing Ergotamine? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Extreme nausea & vomiting
-Unpredictable oral absorption
How many doses per week of Ergotamine can be used? Per month? - CORRECT
ANSWER--2/week
-12/month
Ergotamine is contraindicated in which patients? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pregnant & children
Why might dihydroergotamine (DHE) be prescribed over Ergotamine and who
might be a better candidate for it? - CORRECT ANSWER-Less vasoconstrictive
effects
