ANCC FNP NON CLINICAL QUESTIONS 2026
HIGH YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS
CORRECT ANSWERS
Master Professional Practice, Healthcare Policy,
Research, Ethics and Leadership for Confident ANCC
Exam Preparation
True or false: HMO is a health maintenance organization in which
the patient has the freedom to choose to see a specialist without
needing a referral from a PCP. - CORRECT ANSWERS -
False, that is a PPO
True or false: each state has it's own nurse practice act -
CORRECT ANSWERS -True
Each state has its own educational requirements, responsibilities,
and scope of practice for nurses (NPs, RNs)
,True or false: an NP's name, designation and DEA number should
be included on every script - CORRECT ANSWERS -
FALSE.
Treat your DEA like your SSN
What's included on a prescription? - CORRECT ANSWERS
-NP's name, designation and license number
Clinic's name, address and phone number
*DO NOT INCLUDE DEA number (in order to avoid fraud)
Schedule I Drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS -These drugs
have NO accepted medical use in the US.
-have the highest abuse potential
Heroin, LSD, ecstasy
Schedule II Drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS -Morphine,
fentanyl
, - Drugs have high potential for abuse
- Drugs have currently accepted medical uses, although there may
be serious restrictions
- Abuse of drug may lead to severe psychological or physical
dependence
- may not be used unless directly dispensed by a practitioner
- refills not allowed --> must write multiple prescriptions at once
- must be stored in a safe, while other schedules can be stored
throughout pharmacy
Schedule III - CORRECT ANSWERS -Vicodin, codeine w/
Tylenol
Drugs in this category are considered to be at moderate or low
risk for physical dependence, and with current reasons for
medical use. Includes anabolic steroids, most barbituates and
ketamine.
HIGH YIELD PRACTICE QUESTIONS
CORRECT ANSWERS
Master Professional Practice, Healthcare Policy,
Research, Ethics and Leadership for Confident ANCC
Exam Preparation
True or false: HMO is a health maintenance organization in which
the patient has the freedom to choose to see a specialist without
needing a referral from a PCP. - CORRECT ANSWERS -
False, that is a PPO
True or false: each state has it's own nurse practice act -
CORRECT ANSWERS -True
Each state has its own educational requirements, responsibilities,
and scope of practice for nurses (NPs, RNs)
,True or false: an NP's name, designation and DEA number should
be included on every script - CORRECT ANSWERS -
FALSE.
Treat your DEA like your SSN
What's included on a prescription? - CORRECT ANSWERS
-NP's name, designation and license number
Clinic's name, address and phone number
*DO NOT INCLUDE DEA number (in order to avoid fraud)
Schedule I Drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS -These drugs
have NO accepted medical use in the US.
-have the highest abuse potential
Heroin, LSD, ecstasy
Schedule II Drugs - CORRECT ANSWERS -Morphine,
fentanyl
, - Drugs have high potential for abuse
- Drugs have currently accepted medical uses, although there may
be serious restrictions
- Abuse of drug may lead to severe psychological or physical
dependence
- may not be used unless directly dispensed by a practitioner
- refills not allowed --> must write multiple prescriptions at once
- must be stored in a safe, while other schedules can be stored
throughout pharmacy
Schedule III - CORRECT ANSWERS -Vicodin, codeine w/
Tylenol
Drugs in this category are considered to be at moderate or low
risk for physical dependence, and with current reasons for
medical use. Includes anabolic steroids, most barbituates and
ketamine.
