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practical approach 5th edition by Virginia P. Arcangelo and
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Peterson Chapters 1-56
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Chapter 1: Issues for the Practitioner in Drug Therapy
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Chapter 2: Pharmacokinetic Basis of Therapeutics and Pharmacodynamic Principles
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Chapter 3: Impact of Drug Interactions and Adverse Events on Therapeutics
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Chapter 4: Principles of Pharmacotherapy in Pediatrics, Pregnancy and Lactation
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Chapter 5: Pharmacotherapy Principles in Older Adults
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Chapter 6: Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy
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Chapter 7: Pharmacogenomics
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Chapter 8: The Economics of Pharmacotherapeutics
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Chapter 9: Principles of Pharmacology in Pain Management
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Chapter 10: Pain Management in Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Patients
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Chapter 11: Cannabis and Pain Management
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Chapter 12: Dermatitis
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Chapter 13: Bacterial, Fungal, and Viral Infections of the Skin
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Chapter 14: Psoriasis
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Chapter 15: Acne Vulgaris and Rosacea
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Chapter 16: Ophthalmic Disorders
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Chapter 17: Otitis Media and Otitis Externa
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Chapter 18: Hypertension
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Chapter 19: Hyperlipidemia
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Chapter 20: Chronic Stable Angina and Myocardial Infarction
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Chapter 21: Heart Failure
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Chapter 22: Arrhythmias
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Chapter 23: Respiratory Infections
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Chapter 24: Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
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Chapter 25: Gastric, Functional and Inflammatory Bowel Disorders
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Chapter 26: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Peptic Ulcer Disease
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Chapter 27: Liver Diseases
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, Chapter 28: Urinary Tract Infection
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Chapter 29: Prostatic Disorders and Erectile Dysfunction
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Chapter 30: Overactive Bladder
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Chapter 31: Sexually Transmitted Infections
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Chapter 32: Osteoarthritis and Gout
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Chapter 33: Osteoporosis
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Chapter 34: Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Chapter 35: Headaches
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Chapter 36: Seizure Disorders
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Chapter 37: Alzheimer’s Disease
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Chapter 38: Parkinson Disease
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Chapter 39: Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorders
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Chapter 40: Anxiety Disorders
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Chapter 41: Sleep Disorders
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Chapter 42: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
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Chapter 43: Substance Use Disorders
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Chapter 44: Diabetes Mellitus
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Chapter 45: Thyroid and Parathyroid Disorders
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Chapter 46: Allergies and Allergic Reactions
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Chapter 47: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
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Chapter 48: Organ Transplantation
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Chapter 49: Pharmacotherapy for Select Thromboembolic Disorders
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Chapter 50: Anemias
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Chapter 51: Immunizations
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Chapter 52: Smoking Cessation
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Chapter 53: Weight Loss
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Chapter 54: Contraception
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Chapter 55: Menopause
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Chapter 56: Vaginitis
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, Chapter 1 Issues for the Practitioner in Drug Therapy
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MULTIPLE CHOICE g
1. Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by:
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A. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing
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B. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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C. The State Board of Nursing for each state
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D. The State Board of Pharmacy
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2. Physician Assistant (PA) prescriptive authority is regulated by:
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A. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing
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B. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration
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C. The State Board of Nursing
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D. The State Board of Medical Examiners
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3. Clinical judgment in prescribing includes:
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A. Factoring in the cost to the patient of the medication prescribed
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B. Always prescribing the newest medication available for the disease process
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C. Handing out drug samples to poor patients
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4. Criteria for choosing an effective drug for a disorder include:
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A. Asking the patient what drug they think would work best for them
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B. Consulting nationally recognized guidelines for disease management
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C. Prescribing medications that are available as samples before writing a prescription
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D. Following U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) guidelines for
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prescribing
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5. Nurse practitioner practice may thrive under health-care reform due to:
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A. The demonstrated ability of nurse practitioners to control costs and improve patient
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outcomes
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B. The fact that nurse practitioners will be able to practice independently
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C. The fact that nurse practitioners will have full reimbursement under health-care
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reform
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D. The ability to shift accountability for Medicaid to the state level
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Answer: A g PTS: g g 1