NR 565 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY MIDTERM
CHAMBERLAIN PRACTICE EXAM MOCK PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
QUESTION
What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on buprenorphine?
A. Prevention of toxicity
B. Stop constipation caused by Buprenorphine
C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity already occurring
D. Both A and C
CORRECT ANSWER
D
QUESTION
Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to the elderly population?
A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
C. The elderly population metabolizes medication faster.
D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients.
CORRECT ANSWER
B
QUESTION
There are several points of education that should be given to a patient taking acetaminophen.
Which of these statements if made by the patient taking acetaminophen is incorrect?
A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at least four hours to take another."
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets I can take each day."
C. "I should not take Tylenol if I have liver disease or chronically drink alcohol."
D. "I can take 325-650mg for mild pain, and 500-1000mg for moderate pain."
, CORRECT ANSWER
B
QUESTION
What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)?
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
B. Make prescribing faster for providers
C. Educate patients about overdose
D. Provide correct dosing and pricing information for providers
CORRECT ANSWER
A
QUESTION
The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of:
A. Ways to reduce and prevent harm, such as pregnant women avoiding teratogenic drugs.
B. Potential common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach.
C. Potential severe side effects, such as fetal harm, suicidality, or near-fatal dysrhythmias.
D. Both A and C
CORRECT ANSWER
D
QUESTION
Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can experience all of the following effects from
medications except:
A. Greater peak effects
B. Longer duration of action
C. Increased risk for respiratory depression
D. Increased dosages of medications
E. Increased risk of overdose
CORRECT ANSWER
D
QUESTION
Which of the following is not a guiding principle for prescribers when considering opioid
CHAMBERLAIN PRACTICE EXAM MOCK PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED A+
QUESTION
What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on buprenorphine?
A. Prevention of toxicity
B. Stop constipation caused by Buprenorphine
C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity already occurring
D. Both A and C
CORRECT ANSWER
D
QUESTION
Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to the elderly population?
A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
C. The elderly population metabolizes medication faster.
D. Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients.
CORRECT ANSWER
B
QUESTION
There are several points of education that should be given to a patient taking acetaminophen.
Which of these statements if made by the patient taking acetaminophen is incorrect?
A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at least four hours to take another."
B. "There is no limit to how many tablets I can take each day."
C. "I should not take Tylenol if I have liver disease or chronically drink alcohol."
D. "I can take 325-650mg for mild pain, and 500-1000mg for moderate pain."
, CORRECT ANSWER
B
QUESTION
What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP)?
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
B. Make prescribing faster for providers
C. Educate patients about overdose
D. Provide correct dosing and pricing information for providers
CORRECT ANSWER
A
QUESTION
The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of:
A. Ways to reduce and prevent harm, such as pregnant women avoiding teratogenic drugs.
B. Potential common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or upset stomach.
C. Potential severe side effects, such as fetal harm, suicidality, or near-fatal dysrhythmias.
D. Both A and C
CORRECT ANSWER
D
QUESTION
Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can experience all of the following effects from
medications except:
A. Greater peak effects
B. Longer duration of action
C. Increased risk for respiratory depression
D. Increased dosages of medications
E. Increased risk of overdose
CORRECT ANSWER
D
QUESTION
Which of the following is not a guiding principle for prescribers when considering opioid
