LEHNE’S PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS 2ND EDITION ROSENTHAL.

LEHNE’S PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS FOR ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSES
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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS 2ND EDITION ROSENTHAL TEST BANK ix ix ix ix ix ix




Chapter 1: Prescriptive Authorityix ix ix




ix Test Bank ix




Multiple Choice ix




1. An APRN works in a urology clinic under the supervision of a physician who does not
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restrict the types of medications the APRN is allowed to prescribe. State law does not
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require the APRN to practice under physician supervision. How would the APRN’s
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prescriptive authority be described?
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a. Full authority ix


b. Independent
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d. Limited authority ix




ANS: B ix


The APRN has independent prescriptive authority because the regulating body does not
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require that the APRN work under physician supervision. Full prescriptive authority gives the
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provider the right to prescribe independently and without limitation. Limited authority places
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restrictions on the types of drugs that can be prescribed.DIF: Cognitive Level:
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ComprehensionREF: p. 1TOP: Nursing Process: I MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category:
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Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
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2. Which factors increase the need for APRNs to have full prescriptive authority?
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a. More patients will have access to health care.
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b. Enrollment in medical schools is predicted to decrease. ix ix ix ix ix ix ix


c. Physician’s assistants are being utilized less often. ix ix ix ix ix ix


d. APRN education is more complex than education for physicians.
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ANS: A ix


Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has increased the number of individuals with
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health care coverage, and thus the number who have access to health care services. The
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increase in the number of patients creates the need for more providers with prescriptive
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authority. APRNs can fill this practice gap.DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p.
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2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic
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Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
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3. Which factors could be attributed to limited prescriptive authority for
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APRNs? Select all that apply.
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, a. Inaccessibility of patient care ix ix ix


b. Higher health care costs ix ix ix


c. Higher quality medical treatment ix ix ix


d. Improved collaborative care ix ix


e. Enhanced health literacy ix ix




ANS: A , Bix ix ix


Limiting prescriptive authority for APRNs can create barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible
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patient care. It may also lead to poor collaboration among providers and higher health care
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costs. It would not directly impact patient’s health literacy.DIF: Cognitive Level:
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ComprehensionREF:
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p. 2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category:
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Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
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4. Which aspects support the APRN’s provision for full prescriptive authority?
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Select all that apply.
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a. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease processes.
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b. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for APRNs.
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c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN’s ability to provide safecare.
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d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
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e. Limiting provision can decrease health care affordability.
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ANS: A , C , D
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APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently without supervision. National
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examinations validate the ability to provide safe and competent care. Licensure ensures
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compliance with standards to promote public health and safety. Limited prescriptive authority
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creates numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient care.DIF: Cognitive
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Level: ComprehensionREF: pp. 1-2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX
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Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
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5. Which aspects support the APRN’s provision for full prescriptive authority?
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Select all that apply.
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a. Clinical education includes prescription of medications and disease processes.
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b. Federal regulations support the provision of full authority for APRNs.
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c. National examinations provide validation of the APRN’s ability to provide safecare.
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d. Licensure ensures compliance with health care and safety standards.
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ANS: A , C , D
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APRNs are educated to practice and prescribe independently without supervision. National
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examinations validate the ability to provide safe and competent care. Licensure ensures
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compliance with standards to promote public health and safety. Limited prescriptive authority
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creates numerous barriers to quality, affordable, and accessible patient care.DIF: Cognitive
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Level:
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,ComprehensionREF: pp. 1-2TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX i x i x i x i x i x ix


Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral Therapies
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6. A family nurse practitioner practicing in Maine is hired at a practice across state lines
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in Virginia. Which aspect of practice may change for the APRN?
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a. The APRN will have less prescriptive authority in the new position.
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b. The APRN will have more prescriptive authority in the new position.
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c. The APRN will have equal prescriptive authority in the newposition.
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d. The APRN’s authority will depend on federalregulations.
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ANS: A ix


Virginia allows limited prescriptive authority, while Maine gives full authority to certified
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nurse practitioners. The federal government does not regulate prescriptive authority.DIF:
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Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p. 3TOP: Nursing Process: Implementation MSC:
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NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity: Pharmacologic and Parenteral
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Therapies
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2nd
Rosenthal: Lehne's Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Providers,
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ix Chapter 2: Rational Drug Selection and Prescription Writing
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Test Bank ix




ix Multiple

Choice
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7. How can collaboration with a pharmacist improve positive outcomes for patients?
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Select all that apply.
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a. Pharmacists can suggest foods that will help with the patient’s condition.
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b. Pharmacists have additional information on drug interactions.
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c. The pharmacist can suggest adequate medication dosing.
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d. Pharmacists have firsthand knowledge of the facility formulary.
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e. Pharmacy can alter prescriptions when necessary to prevent patient harm.
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ANS: B , C , D ix ix ix ix ix


Providers should collaborate with pharmacists because they will likely have additional information
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on formulary, drug interactions, and suggestions for adequate medication dosing. Dietitians
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can make foods recommendations to treat the patient’s condition. The pharmacist can contact
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the prescriber about questionable prescriptions, but cannot alter the prescription without
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notification of and approval by the provider.DIF: Cognitive Level: ComprehensionREF: p.
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9TOP: Nursing Process: Diagnosis MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic
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Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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, 8. A patient presents with delirium tremens requiring Ativan administration. The provider ofcare
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is not in the facility. Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
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a. Obtain a telephone order. ix ix ix


b. Contact the on-call hospitalist. ix ix ix


c. Obtain an order from the charge nurse. ix ix ix ix ix ix


d. Wait for a written Ativan order.
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ANS: A i x


In an emergency situation, such as delirium tremens with seizure activity, it is acceptable to provide
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a telephone order. Contacting the on-call hospitalist or waiting for a written order would take
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more time than available for a patient with high seizure risk. Writing an order is outside the
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scope of practice for the charge nurse.DIF: Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 7TOP:
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Nursing Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic
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Integrity: Reduction of Risk Potential
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9. A patient with chronic pain calls the provider’s office to request a refill on
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theiroxycontin. Which action is most appropriate?
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a. Fax an order to the pharmacy.
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b. Schedule an appointment with the patient. ix ix ix ix ix


c. Verify the patient’s adherence to drug regimen.
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d. Determine the patient’s current medication dosage. ix ix ix ix ix




ANS: B ix ix


Schedule II medications are not eligible for refills, and prescriptions must be handwritten. It is
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important to verify the patient’s adherence to the drug regimen and determine the current
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dosage of medication; however, this can be accomplished by scheduling an appointment and
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evaluating the patient in person.DIF: Cognitive Level: ApplicationREF: p. 8TOP: Nursing
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Process: Implementation MSC: NCLEX Client Needs Category: Physiologic Integrity:
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Reduction of Risk Potential
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10. A patient prescribed amoxicillin for streptococcal pharyngitis reports new onset of a flat, itchy
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red rash on the chest and neck. Which action is most important?
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a. Provide a different prescription. ix ix ix


b. Discontinue the medication. ix ix


c. Prescribe an antihistamine cream. ix ix ix


d. Assess for respiratory compromise. ix ix ix




ANS: B ix


The priority action is to discontinue the medication to prevent worsening of the patient’s
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symptoms. A different prescription would be provided, topical antihistamine may be administered,
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and the patient would be assessed for respiratory involvement, but these actions would not
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be
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