Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5 Questions and answers
In every state, prescriptive authority for NPs includes the ability to write
prescriptions:
A. for controlled substances.
B. for specified classifications of medications.
C. without physician-mandated involvement.
D. with full, independent prescriptive authority. CORRECT ANSWERS✅ B. for
specified classifications of medications.
A primary care NP wishes to order a drug that will be effective immediately after
administration of the drug. Which route should the NP choose?
Rectal
Topical
Sublingual
Intramuscular CORRECT ANSWERS✅ Sublingual
According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a prescription must include:
CORRECT ANSWERS✅ (1) the patient's name and address;
(2) the name, strength, and quantity of the drug to be dispensed;
(3) directions to the patient regarding taking of the drug and the dosage;
(4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate;
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the physician with whom the
APRN has a prescriptive
authority agreement
(6) address and telephone number of the site at which the prescription drug order
was issued;
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(7) the date of issuance;
(8) the number of refills permitted;
(9) the name, prescription authorization number, and original signature of the
APRN who authorized the
prescription drug order; and
(10) the United States Drug Enforcement Administration numbers of the APRN
and the delegating physician,
if the prescription drug order is for a controlled substance.
The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) writes a prescription for an antibiotic
using an electronic drug prescription system. The pharmacist will fill this
prescription when:
the electronic prescription is received.
the patient brings a written copy of the prescription.
a copy of the written prescription is faxed to the pharmacy.
the pharmacist accesses the patient's electronic record to verify. CORRECT
ANSWERS✅ the electronic prescription is received.
A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma. The patient asks the
nurse why the drug is given by this route instead of orally. The nurse should
explain that the inhaled form:
,Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5 Questions and answers
is absorbed less quickly.
has reduced bioavailability.
has fewer systemic side effects.
provides dosing that is easier to regulate. CORRECT ANSWERS✅ has fewer
systemic side effects.
A primary care NP is prescribing a drug for a patient who does not take any other
medications. The NP should realize that:
CYP450 enzyme reactions will not interfere with this drug's metabolism.
substrates such as alcohol cannot interfere with the drug when the patient is
abstaining.
food-drug interactions are limited to those where food enhances or inhibits drug
absorption.
a thorough history of diet, alcohol use, smoking, and over-the-counter and herbal
products is required. CORRECT ANSWERS✅ a thorough history of diet, alcohol
use, smoking, and over-the-counter and herbal products is required.
The neighbor of a primary care NP asks the NP to write a prescription for an
antibiotic. The NP should tell the neighbor:
, Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5 Questions and answers
a prescription will be written one time only.
she will ask a colleague to write the prescription.
that it is illegal to write prescriptions for friends.
that it is best if the neighbor sees a health care provider before obtaining a
prescription. CORRECT ANSWERS✅ that it is best if the neighbor sees a health
care provider before obtaining a prescription.
Under Texas law, Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) must receive a
prescribing number from the Texas Board of Nursing before applying for
supervision and prescriptive delegation with the Texas Medical Board?
True or False CORRECT ANSWERS✅ True
A primary care nurse practitioner (NP) prescribes a drug to an 80-year-old African-
American woman. When selecting a drug and determining the correct dose, the
NP should understand that the knowledge of how age, race, and gender may
affect drug excretion is based on an understanding of:
bioavailability.
pharmacokinetics.
In every state, prescriptive authority for NPs includes the ability to write
prescriptions:
A. for controlled substances.
B. for specified classifications of medications.
C. without physician-mandated involvement.
D. with full, independent prescriptive authority. CORRECT ANSWERS✅ B. for
specified classifications of medications.
A primary care NP wishes to order a drug that will be effective immediately after
administration of the drug. Which route should the NP choose?
Rectal
Topical
Sublingual
Intramuscular CORRECT ANSWERS✅ Sublingual
According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a prescription must include:
CORRECT ANSWERS✅ (1) the patient's name and address;
(2) the name, strength, and quantity of the drug to be dispensed;
(3) directions to the patient regarding taking of the drug and the dosage;
(4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate;
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the physician with whom the
APRN has a prescriptive
authority agreement
(6) address and telephone number of the site at which the prescription drug order
was issued;
,Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5 Questions and answers
(7) the date of issuance;
(8) the number of refills permitted;
(9) the name, prescription authorization number, and original signature of the
APRN who authorized the
prescription drug order; and
(10) the United States Drug Enforcement Administration numbers of the APRN
and the delegating physician,
if the prescription drug order is for a controlled substance.
The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) writes a prescription for an antibiotic
using an electronic drug prescription system. The pharmacist will fill this
prescription when:
the electronic prescription is received.
the patient brings a written copy of the prescription.
a copy of the written prescription is faxed to the pharmacy.
the pharmacist accesses the patient's electronic record to verify. CORRECT
ANSWERS✅ the electronic prescription is received.
A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma. The patient asks the
nurse why the drug is given by this route instead of orally. The nurse should
explain that the inhaled form:
,Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5 Questions and answers
is absorbed less quickly.
has reduced bioavailability.
has fewer systemic side effects.
provides dosing that is easier to regulate. CORRECT ANSWERS✅ has fewer
systemic side effects.
A primary care NP is prescribing a drug for a patient who does not take any other
medications. The NP should realize that:
CYP450 enzyme reactions will not interfere with this drug's metabolism.
substrates such as alcohol cannot interfere with the drug when the patient is
abstaining.
food-drug interactions are limited to those where food enhances or inhibits drug
absorption.
a thorough history of diet, alcohol use, smoking, and over-the-counter and herbal
products is required. CORRECT ANSWERS✅ a thorough history of diet, alcohol
use, smoking, and over-the-counter and herbal products is required.
The neighbor of a primary care NP asks the NP to write a prescription for an
antibiotic. The NP should tell the neighbor:
, Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5 Questions and answers
a prescription will be written one time only.
she will ask a colleague to write the prescription.
that it is illegal to write prescriptions for friends.
that it is best if the neighbor sees a health care provider before obtaining a
prescription. CORRECT ANSWERS✅ that it is best if the neighbor sees a health
care provider before obtaining a prescription.
Under Texas law, Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) must receive a
prescribing number from the Texas Board of Nursing before applying for
supervision and prescriptive delegation with the Texas Medical Board?
True or False CORRECT ANSWERS✅ True
A primary care nurse practitioner (NP) prescribes a drug to an 80-year-old African-
American woman. When selecting a drug and determining the correct dose, the
NP should understand that the knowledge of how age, race, and gender may
affect drug excretion is based on an understanding of:
bioavailability.
pharmacokinetics.
