Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioners Exam 2 Newest 2025/2026 Questions and Correct Answers Graded A+|Assured Success

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Practice
Nurse Practitioners Exam 2 Newest 2025/2026
Questions and Correct Answers Graded
A+|Assured Success




What are contraindications to prescribing or administering a triptan? - CORRECT
ANSWER--CAD, uncontrolled HTN

-within 24 hours of an ergot derivative

-within 2 weeks of MAOI or SSRI



What are considerations a provider should take when prescribing antiemetics for
a patient experiencing HA/migraines? Why? - CORRECT ANSWER-Route of
administration

,What are commonly used abortive therapies for a headache? - CORRECT
ANSWER--OTC analgesics

-Ergot Derivatives

-Triptans

-Antiemetics



Which OTC analgesics are recommended for management of headaches? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Aspirin

-Tylenol

-Ibuprofen

-Naproxen

-Excedrin Migraine

-Advil Migraine



How does aspirin play a role in management of HA? - CORRECT ANSWER--anti-
prostaglandin

-antiplatelet

-serotonergic activity

, How do NSAIDs play a role in management of HA? - CORRECT ANSWER-
inhibits prostaglandin synthesis for central analgesia effects



How do ergot derivatives help manage HA? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Vasoconstriction to decrease pulsation in extra cranial arteries without reducing
cerebral blood flow



What are some factors that prevent a provider from prescribing Ergotamine? -
CORRECT ANSWER--Extreme nausea & vomiting

-Unpredictable oral absorption



How many doses per week of Ergotamine can be used? Per month? - CORRECT
ANSWER--2/week

-12/month



Ergotamine is contraindicated in which patients? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Pregnant & children



Why might dihydroergotamine (DHE) be prescribed over Ergotamine and who
might be a better candidate for it? - CORRECT ANSWER-Less vasoconstrictive
effects