Lehne’s Pharmacotherapeutics for
Advanced Practice Nurses and
Physician Assistants (2nd Edition
Rosenthal Test Bank) 100 best
Questions and answers. Chapter 1
to chapter 10.
Ch 1 Prescriptive Authority 2.
Which factors increase the need for APRNs to have full prescriptive
authority?
a. More patients will have access to health care.
Ch 1 Prescriptive Authority 3.
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
Ch 1 Prescriptive Authority 4.
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.
,c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability to provide
safe care.
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
Ch 1 Prescriptive Authority 5.
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.
c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability to provide
safe care.
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
Ch 1 Prescriptive Authority
6. 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.
Ch 2 Rational Drug Selection and Prescription Writing
7. How can collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive outcomes for
patients? Select all that apply.
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.
, Ch 2 Rational Drug Selection and Prescription Writing
8. A patient presents with delirium tremens requiring Ativan administration.
The provider of care is not in the facility. Which action by the nurse is most
appropriate?
a. Obtain a telephone order.
Ch 2 Rational Drug Selection and Prescription Writing
9. A patient with chronic pain calls the provider's office to request a refill on
their oxycontin. Which action is most appropriate?
b. Schedule an appointment with the patient.
Ch 2 Rational Drug Selection and Prescription Writing
10. A patient prescribed amoxicillin for streptococcal pharyngitis
reports new onset of a flat, itchy red rash on the chest and neck.
Which action is most important?
b. Discontinue the medication.
Ch 2 Rational Drug Selection and Prescription Writing
11. A patient taking three medications for hypertension is diagnosed with
COPD. Which action should be taken prior to prescribing medications to treat
COPD?
b. Obtain a complete medication history.
Advanced Practice Nurses and
Physician Assistants (2nd Edition
Rosenthal Test Bank) 100 best
Questions and answers. Chapter 1
to chapter 10.
Ch 1 Prescriptive Authority 2.
Which factors increase the need for APRNs to have full prescriptive
authority?
a. More patients will have access to health care.
Ch 1 Prescriptive Authority 3.
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
Ch 1 Prescriptive Authority 4.
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.
,c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability to provide
safe care.
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
Ch 1 Prescriptive Authority 5.
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.
c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN's ability to provide
safe care.
d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
Ch 1 Prescriptive Authority
6. 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.
Ch 2 Rational Drug Selection and Prescription Writing
7. How can collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive outcomes for
patients? Select all that apply.
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.
, Ch 2 Rational Drug Selection and Prescription Writing
8. A patient presents with delirium tremens requiring Ativan administration.
The provider of care is not in the facility. Which action by the nurse is most
appropriate?
a. Obtain a telephone order.
Ch 2 Rational Drug Selection and Prescription Writing
9. A patient with chronic pain calls the provider's office to request a refill on
their oxycontin. Which action is most appropriate?
b. Schedule an appointment with the patient.
Ch 2 Rational Drug Selection and Prescription Writing
10. A patient prescribed amoxicillin for streptococcal pharyngitis
reports new onset of a flat, itchy red rash on the chest and neck.
Which action is most important?
b. Discontinue the medication.
Ch 2 Rational Drug Selection and Prescription Writing
11. A patient taking three medications for hypertension is diagnosed with
COPD. Which action should be taken prior to prescribing medications to treat
COPD?
b. Obtain a complete medication history.
