Pharmacotherapeutịcs for Adṿanced
Practịce Nurse Prescrịbers
6th Edịtịon
bẏ Woo & Wrịght
,Contents
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CHAPTER 1: The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse as Prescriber .........................................................................3
Chapter 2: Review of Basic Principles of Pharmacology – Test Bank.................................................................11
Chapter 3: Rational Drug Selection – Test Bank .................................................................................................22
Chapter 4: Legal and Professional Issues in Prescribing – Test Bank ................................................................34
Chapter 5: Adverse Drug Reactions – Test Bank................................................................................................47
Chapter 6: An Introduction to Pharmacogenomics – Test Bank ..........................................................................59
Chapter 7: Nutrition and Nutraceuticals – Test Bank ..........................................................................................72
Chapter 8: Herbal Therapies – Test Bank ...........................................................................................................84
Chapter 9: Cannabis – Test Bank .......................................................................................................................96
Chapter 10: Pharmacoeconomics – Test Bank ................................................................................................. 107
Chapter 11: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System – Test Bank ....................................................... 120
Chapter 12: Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System – Test Bank ............................................................ 132
Chapter 14: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System – Test Bank .................................................................... 144
Chapter 15: Drugs Affecting the Hematological System – Test Bank ............................................................... 155
Chapter 16: Drugs Affecting the Immune System: Vaccines and Immunoglobulins – Test Bank...................... 166
Chapter 17: Drugs Affecting the Immune System: Immunomodulators – Test Bank......................................... 176
Chapter 18: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System – Test Bank ............................................................. 187
Chapter 19: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System: Pancreatic Hormones and Antidiabetic Drugs – Test Bank
.......................................................................................................................................................................... 198
Chapter 20: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System: Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Drugs – Test Bank ......... 210
Chapter 21: Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System – Test Bank ................................................................. 222
Chapter 22: Drugs Affecting the Bones and Joints – Test Bank........................................................................ 233
Chapter 23: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System – Test Bank ............................................................... 244
Chapter 24: Drugs Used to Treat Bacterial Infections – Test Bank ................................................................... 256
Chapter 25: Drugs Used to Treat Viral, Fungal, and Protozoal Infections – Test Bank ..................................... 267
,Test Bank
CHAPTER 1: The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse as Prescriber
1. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the advanced practice
nurse (APN) as a prescriber?
A. To ensure patients receive medications quickly
B. To collaborate with pharmacists for dispensing
C. To promote safe, evidence-based pharmacological treatment
D. To limit medication use in all patient populations
✔ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The APN's role as a prescriber emphasizes safe, effective, and evidence-based
medication practices to improve patient outcomes.
Which authority typically governs prescriptive rights for advanced practice nurses in
the United States?
A. Federal Drug Administration
B. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C. State Boards of Nursing
D. American Nurses Association
✔ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: State Boards of Nursing define and regulate the scope of practice, including
prescriptive authority, for APNs.
3. An APN must consider which key factor before initiating pharmacologic therapy?
A. The patient’s preferred brand of medication
B. The latest drug commercial
C. The patient's medical history and current condition
D. Availability of over-the-counter alternatives
✔ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A comprehensive understanding of the patient’s medical background ensures
appropriate and individualized pharmacologic decisions.
4. Which of the following best reflects a competency needed by APNs to prescribe
safely?
A. Marketing knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs
B. In-depth understanding of drug interactions
, C. Skill in negotiating medication prices
D. Ability to dispense medication
✔ Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recognizing drug interactions is a critical pharmacologic competency for
ensuring patient safety.
5. Which concept is essential for APNs to integrate when prescribing medications?
A. Trial and error
B. Population trends only
C. Evidence-based practice
D. Patient autonomy alone
✔ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evidence-based practice guides safe, effective, and individualized
pharmacologic decisions.
6. What is a legal responsibility of APNs when prescribing controlled substances?
A. Following international guidelines
B. Consulting with a medical doctor
C. Registering with the DEA
D. Avoiding all opioids
✔ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To prescribe controlled substances legally in the U.S., APNs must obtain a DEA
registration number.
7. Which of the following illustrates clinical judgment in prescribing?
A. Prescribing what was used in similar cases
B. Reviewing the most expensive medication options
C. Choosing a medication after assessing risks, benefits, and patient needs
D. Selecting medication based on popularity
✔ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clinical judgment involves careful assessment of all relevant patient factors to
choose the best treatment.
8. Which element is required for a complete prescription written by an APN?
A. Only drug name and dosage
B. Physician co-signature
C. Patient name, drug, dosage, route, frequency, and APN signature
Practịce Nurse Prescrịbers
6th Edịtịon
bẏ Woo & Wrịght
,Contents
..............................................................................................................................................................................1
..............................................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 1: The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse as Prescriber .........................................................................3
Chapter 2: Review of Basic Principles of Pharmacology – Test Bank.................................................................11
Chapter 3: Rational Drug Selection – Test Bank .................................................................................................22
Chapter 4: Legal and Professional Issues in Prescribing – Test Bank ................................................................34
Chapter 5: Adverse Drug Reactions – Test Bank................................................................................................47
Chapter 6: An Introduction to Pharmacogenomics – Test Bank ..........................................................................59
Chapter 7: Nutrition and Nutraceuticals – Test Bank ..........................................................................................72
Chapter 8: Herbal Therapies – Test Bank ...........................................................................................................84
Chapter 9: Cannabis – Test Bank .......................................................................................................................96
Chapter 10: Pharmacoeconomics – Test Bank ................................................................................................. 107
Chapter 11: Drugs Affecting the Autonomic Nervous System – Test Bank ....................................................... 120
Chapter 12: Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System – Test Bank ............................................................ 132
Chapter 14: Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System – Test Bank .................................................................... 144
Chapter 15: Drugs Affecting the Hematological System – Test Bank ............................................................... 155
Chapter 16: Drugs Affecting the Immune System: Vaccines and Immunoglobulins – Test Bank...................... 166
Chapter 17: Drugs Affecting the Immune System: Immunomodulators – Test Bank......................................... 176
Chapter 18: Drugs Affecting the Gastrointestinal System – Test Bank ............................................................. 187
Chapter 19: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System: Pancreatic Hormones and Antidiabetic Drugs – Test Bank
.......................................................................................................................................................................... 198
Chapter 20: Drugs Affecting the Endocrine System: Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Drugs – Test Bank ......... 210
Chapter 21: Drugs Affecting the Reproductive System – Test Bank ................................................................. 222
Chapter 22: Drugs Affecting the Bones and Joints – Test Bank........................................................................ 233
Chapter 23: Drugs Affecting the Integumentary System – Test Bank ............................................................... 244
Chapter 24: Drugs Used to Treat Bacterial Infections – Test Bank ................................................................... 256
Chapter 25: Drugs Used to Treat Viral, Fungal, and Protozoal Infections – Test Bank ..................................... 267
,Test Bank
CHAPTER 1: The Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse as Prescriber
1. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of the advanced practice
nurse (APN) as a prescriber?
A. To ensure patients receive medications quickly
B. To collaborate with pharmacists for dispensing
C. To promote safe, evidence-based pharmacological treatment
D. To limit medication use in all patient populations
✔ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The APN's role as a prescriber emphasizes safe, effective, and evidence-based
medication practices to improve patient outcomes.
Which authority typically governs prescriptive rights for advanced practice nurses in
the United States?
A. Federal Drug Administration
B. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
C. State Boards of Nursing
D. American Nurses Association
✔ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: State Boards of Nursing define and regulate the scope of practice, including
prescriptive authority, for APNs.
3. An APN must consider which key factor before initiating pharmacologic therapy?
A. The patient’s preferred brand of medication
B. The latest drug commercial
C. The patient's medical history and current condition
D. Availability of over-the-counter alternatives
✔ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A comprehensive understanding of the patient’s medical background ensures
appropriate and individualized pharmacologic decisions.
4. Which of the following best reflects a competency needed by APNs to prescribe
safely?
A. Marketing knowledge of pharmaceutical drugs
B. In-depth understanding of drug interactions
, C. Skill in negotiating medication prices
D. Ability to dispense medication
✔ Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Recognizing drug interactions is a critical pharmacologic competency for
ensuring patient safety.
5. Which concept is essential for APNs to integrate when prescribing medications?
A. Trial and error
B. Population trends only
C. Evidence-based practice
D. Patient autonomy alone
✔ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Evidence-based practice guides safe, effective, and individualized
pharmacologic decisions.
6. What is a legal responsibility of APNs when prescribing controlled substances?
A. Following international guidelines
B. Consulting with a medical doctor
C. Registering with the DEA
D. Avoiding all opioids
✔ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To prescribe controlled substances legally in the U.S., APNs must obtain a DEA
registration number.
7. Which of the following illustrates clinical judgment in prescribing?
A. Prescribing what was used in similar cases
B. Reviewing the most expensive medication options
C. Choosing a medication after assessing risks, benefits, and patient needs
D. Selecting medication based on popularity
✔ Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Clinical judgment involves careful assessment of all relevant patient factors to
choose the best treatment.
8. Which element is required for a complete prescription written by an APN?
A. Only drug name and dosage
B. Physician co-signature
C. Patient name, drug, dosage, route, frequency, and APN signature
