ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSING
PROCEDURES ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
●● Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Answer: Part of the department of justice, was established to enforce
federal laws regarding the use of illegal drugs.
●● Schedule one
Answer: Section of schedules that is the Highest potential for abuse.
(Consists of Heroin, ecstasy, & Marijuana)
●● Schedule three
Answer: Section of schedules that May cause moderate to low physical
dependence or high psychological dependence.
(Includes limited amounts of narcotics or stimulants such as Tylenol w/
codeine, Vicodin, & Testosterone)
●● Replacement
Answer: A type of medication use that is a Substance needed to maintain
health
(Insulin for diabetic patients, Synthroid for patients with
hypothyroidism)
,●● Liniment
Answer: A form of medication that is a Preparation usually containing
alcohol, oil or soapy emollient that is applied to the skin.
●● Suspension
Answer: Form of medication that is Finely divides drug particles
dispersed into a liquid medium; when left standing particles settle to the
bottom of the container and must be shaken prior to use.
●● Sublingual (SL)
Answer: Route of administration where Medication dissolved under the
tongue and rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream by a rich supple of
capillaries.
●● Anesthetic (Local)
Answer: Classification of drug actions; Suturing of skin lacerations
Side effects/adverse reactions:
- Hypotension, bradypnea, Bradycardia, nausea, vomiting.
●● Antifungals
Answer: Classification of drug actions;
Indication for use:
, - Treat systemic or local fungal infections
Examples:
- Miconazole (Monistat), ketoconazole (Nizoral)
●● Bronchodilators
Answer: Classification of drug actions;
Indication for use:
- Treat asthma, & bronchospasm
Side effects/adverse reactions:
- Tremors, tachycardia, hypertension
●● Hydrochlorothiazide
Answer: Classification of drug action;
Indication for use:
-To lower blood pressure
●● Nonopiod Analgesics
Answer: Classification of drug actions;
Desired effects:
- Lower febrile body temperatures
●● Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)
PROCEDURES ACTUAL TEST QUESTIONS
WITH VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
●● Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Answer: Part of the department of justice, was established to enforce
federal laws regarding the use of illegal drugs.
●● Schedule one
Answer: Section of schedules that is the Highest potential for abuse.
(Consists of Heroin, ecstasy, & Marijuana)
●● Schedule three
Answer: Section of schedules that May cause moderate to low physical
dependence or high psychological dependence.
(Includes limited amounts of narcotics or stimulants such as Tylenol w/
codeine, Vicodin, & Testosterone)
●● Replacement
Answer: A type of medication use that is a Substance needed to maintain
health
(Insulin for diabetic patients, Synthroid for patients with
hypothyroidism)
,●● Liniment
Answer: A form of medication that is a Preparation usually containing
alcohol, oil or soapy emollient that is applied to the skin.
●● Suspension
Answer: Form of medication that is Finely divides drug particles
dispersed into a liquid medium; when left standing particles settle to the
bottom of the container and must be shaken prior to use.
●● Sublingual (SL)
Answer: Route of administration where Medication dissolved under the
tongue and rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream by a rich supple of
capillaries.
●● Anesthetic (Local)
Answer: Classification of drug actions; Suturing of skin lacerations
Side effects/adverse reactions:
- Hypotension, bradypnea, Bradycardia, nausea, vomiting.
●● Antifungals
Answer: Classification of drug actions;
Indication for use:
, - Treat systemic or local fungal infections
Examples:
- Miconazole (Monistat), ketoconazole (Nizoral)
●● Bronchodilators
Answer: Classification of drug actions;
Indication for use:
- Treat asthma, & bronchospasm
Side effects/adverse reactions:
- Tremors, tachycardia, hypertension
●● Hydrochlorothiazide
Answer: Classification of drug action;
Indication for use:
-To lower blood pressure
●● Nonopiod Analgesics
Answer: Classification of drug actions;
Desired effects:
- Lower febrile body temperatures
●● Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs)
