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PC707 MODULE 1 2025 |COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What is prescriptive authority? - correct-answer-Legal right to prescribe drugs
Is the Physicians Desk Reference a reliable source to use when prescribing drugs?
- correct-answer-No--it is not evidence-based and it is not updated
What is the sunshine act? - correct-answer--part of the affordable care act
-limits providers on accepting gifts from pharmaceutical companies
-reduces bias
What is pharmacology? - correct-answer--study of the drugs and their actions
and effects on living things
-legal drugs, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, OTC drugs
How does the FDA define drugs that they approve? - correct-answer--chemicals
that have been proved for safety and efficacy
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What must providers consider when prescribing? - correct-answer--the dose
-the route of administration
-indications
-side effects of consequence
-adverse effects
-contraindications
-significant drug-drug interactions
-appropriate monitoring
-treatment of side effects if necessary
What is pharmacokinetics? - correct-answer--how drugs move in the body and
what the body does with it
How does pharmacokinetics influence prescribing? - correct-answer--the route
-the dosage needed
-dosing intervals
What are the 4 aspects of pharmacokinetics? - correct-answer--absorption
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-distribution
-metabolism
-excretion
What affects bioavailability the most? - correct-answer-PO administration
How does a teratogen affect the fetal period? - correct-answer--starts after the
first trimester (week 11)
-exposure during this period usually just alters growth and function of tissues and
organs
-ex: growth restrictions, alteration in size and functional ability of organs,
developmental & behavioral abnormalities
Lack of proof of teratogenicity does not equal safety AND proof of teratogenicity
does not mean every exposure causes a defect. True or false? - correct-answer-
True
In order to safely prescribe to pregnant women, what should the provider
assume? - correct-answer--assume that ANY drug could reach the fetus and
cause potential problems
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What is the most effective defense against illness and disease for infants? -
correct-answer--breastmilk
-weaning or stopping is almost never necessary
For breastfeeding women, what types of medications should be prescribed in
order to reduce infant exposure and potential side effects? - correct-answer--oral
medications
-low bioavailability
Tips for prescribing to breastfeeding mothers: - correct-answer--start with non-
pharm remedies whenever possible
-breastfeed before taking the medication or take the medication before the infants
longest nap
-avoid extra, maximum, XR, long acting etc.
-start slow and low
-avoid medications with multiple ingredients
-use less versus many
-be extremely careful with newborns and preterm--less effective metabolizers
(increases risk of toxicity)
-teach mothers warning signs and to monitor for side effects (changes in sleep,
feeds, void, alertness/wakefulness)
PC707 MODULE 1 2025 |COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
What is prescriptive authority? - correct-answer-Legal right to prescribe drugs
Is the Physicians Desk Reference a reliable source to use when prescribing drugs?
- correct-answer-No--it is not evidence-based and it is not updated
What is the sunshine act? - correct-answer--part of the affordable care act
-limits providers on accepting gifts from pharmaceutical companies
-reduces bias
What is pharmacology? - correct-answer--study of the drugs and their actions
and effects on living things
-legal drugs, illegal drugs, prescription drugs, OTC drugs
How does the FDA define drugs that they approve? - correct-answer--chemicals
that have been proved for safety and efficacy
,2|Page
What must providers consider when prescribing? - correct-answer--the dose
-the route of administration
-indications
-side effects of consequence
-adverse effects
-contraindications
-significant drug-drug interactions
-appropriate monitoring
-treatment of side effects if necessary
What is pharmacokinetics? - correct-answer--how drugs move in the body and
what the body does with it
How does pharmacokinetics influence prescribing? - correct-answer--the route
-the dosage needed
-dosing intervals
What are the 4 aspects of pharmacokinetics? - correct-answer--absorption
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-distribution
-metabolism
-excretion
What affects bioavailability the most? - correct-answer-PO administration
How does a teratogen affect the fetal period? - correct-answer--starts after the
first trimester (week 11)
-exposure during this period usually just alters growth and function of tissues and
organs
-ex: growth restrictions, alteration in size and functional ability of organs,
developmental & behavioral abnormalities
Lack of proof of teratogenicity does not equal safety AND proof of teratogenicity
does not mean every exposure causes a defect. True or false? - correct-answer-
True
In order to safely prescribe to pregnant women, what should the provider
assume? - correct-answer--assume that ANY drug could reach the fetus and
cause potential problems
, 4|Page
What is the most effective defense against illness and disease for infants? -
correct-answer--breastmilk
-weaning or stopping is almost never necessary
For breastfeeding women, what types of medications should be prescribed in
order to reduce infant exposure and potential side effects? - correct-answer--oral
medications
-low bioavailability
Tips for prescribing to breastfeeding mothers: - correct-answer--start with non-
pharm remedies whenever possible
-breastfeed before taking the medication or take the medication before the infants
longest nap
-avoid extra, maximum, XR, long acting etc.
-start slow and low
-avoid medications with multiple ingredients
-use less versus many
-be extremely careful with newborns and preterm--less effective metabolizers
(increases risk of toxicity)
-teach mothers warning signs and to monitor for side effects (changes in sleep,
feeds, void, alertness/wakefulness)
