PHARMACOLOGY NURSING LEHNES
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS PRACTICE TEST
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Which factors increase the need for APRNs to have full
prescriptive authority?
A. More patients will have access to health care.
B. Enrollment in medical schools is predicted to decrease.
C. Physician's assistants are being utilized less often.
D. APRN education is more complex than education for physicians.
Answer: ANS: A
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has increased the
number of individuals with health care coverage, and thus the
number who have access to health care services. The increase in the
number of patients creates the need for more providers with
prescriptive authority. APRNs can fill this practice gap.
,DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 2TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic
Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
◉ Which factors could be attributed to limited prescriptive authority
for APRNs? Select all that apply.
A. Inaccessibility of patient care
B. Higher health care costs
C . Higher quality medical treatment
D. Improved collaborative care
E. Enhanced health literacy
Answer: ANS: A,B
Limiting prescriptive authority for APRNs can create barriers to
quality, affordable, and accessible patient care. It may also lead to
poor collaboration among providers and higher health care costs. It
would not directly impact patient's health literacy.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 2TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic
Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
◉ Which aspects support the APRN's provision for full prescriptive
authority? Select all that apply.
,A. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and
disease processes.
B. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for
APRNs.
C. National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability to
provide safe care.
D. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety
standards.
E. Limiting provision can decrease health care affordability.
Answer: ANS: A,C,D
APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently
without supervision. National examinations validate the ability to
provide safe and competent care. Licensure ensures compliance
with standards to promote public health and safety. Limited
prescriptive authority creates numerous barriers to quality,
affordable, and accessible patient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: pp. 1-2TOP: Nursing
Process: Implementation MSC:
◉ A family nurse practitioner practicing in Maine is hired at a
practice across state lines in Virginia. Which aspect of practice may
change for the APRN?
, A. The APRN will have less prescriptive authority in the new
position.
B. The APRN will have more prescriptive authority in the new
position.
C. The APRN will have equal prescriptive authority in the new
position.
D. The APRN's authority will depend on federal regulations.
Answer: ANS: A
Virginia allows limited prescriptive authority, while Maine gives full
authority to certified nurse practitioners. The federal government
does not regulate prescriptive authority.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 3TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic
Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
◉ How can collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive
outcomes for patients? Select all that apply.
A. Pharmacists can suggest foods that will help with the patient's
condition.
B. Pharmacists have additional information on drug interactions.
C. The pharmacist can suggest adequate medication dosing.
D. Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of the facility formulary.
PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS PRACTICE TEST
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ Which factors increase the need for APRNs to have full
prescriptive authority?
A. More patients will have access to health care.
B. Enrollment in medical schools is predicted to decrease.
C. Physician's assistants are being utilized less often.
D. APRN education is more complex than education for physicians.
Answer: ANS: A
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has increased the
number of individuals with health care coverage, and thus the
number who have access to health care services. The increase in the
number of patients creates the need for more providers with
prescriptive authority. APRNs can fill this practice gap.
,DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 2TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic
Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
◉ Which factors could be attributed to limited prescriptive authority
for APRNs? Select all that apply.
A. Inaccessibility of patient care
B. Higher health care costs
C . Higher quality medical treatment
D. Improved collaborative care
E. Enhanced health literacy
Answer: ANS: A,B
Limiting prescriptive authority for APRNs can create barriers to
quality, affordable, and accessible patient care. It may also lead to
poor collaboration among providers and higher health care costs. It
would not directly impact patient's health literacy.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 2TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic
Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
◉ Which aspects support the APRN's provision for full prescriptive
authority? Select all that apply.
,A. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and
disease processes.
B. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for
APRNs.
C. National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability to
provide safe care.
D. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety
standards.
E. Limiting provision can decrease health care affordability.
Answer: ANS: A,C,D
APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently
without supervision. National examinations validate the ability to
provide safe and competent care. Licensure ensures compliance
with standards to promote public health and safety. Limited
prescriptive authority creates numerous barriers to quality,
affordable, and accessible patient care.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: pp. 1-2TOP: Nursing
Process: Implementation MSC:
◉ A family nurse practitioner practicing in Maine is hired at a
practice across state lines in Virginia. Which aspect of practice may
change for the APRN?
, A. The APRN will have less prescriptive authority in the new
position.
B. The APRN will have more prescriptive authority in the new
position.
C. The APRN will have equal prescriptive authority in the new
position.
D. The APRN's authority will depend on federal regulations.
Answer: ANS: A
Virginia allows limited prescriptive authority, while Maine gives full
authority to certified nurse practitioners. The federal government
does not regulate prescriptive authority.
DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 3TOP: Nursing Process:
Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic
Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
◉ How can collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive
outcomes for patients? Select all that apply.
A. Pharmacists can suggest foods that will help with the patient's
condition.
B. Pharmacists have additional information on drug interactions.
C. The pharmacist can suggest adequate medication dosing.
D. Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of the facility formulary.
