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D. Both A and C 3 multiple choice options
What are two functions of naloxone
when a patient is on buprenorphine?
A. Prevention of toxicity
B. Stop c\onstipation caused by
Buprenorphine
C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity
already occurring
D. Both A and C
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
Why must an NP be cautious when
prescribing medications to the elderly
population?
A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
B. They are high risk for
polypharmacy.
C. The elderly population metabolizes
medication faster.
D. Prescribe as usual. No difference
in elderly patients.
, B. "There is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
There are several points of education
that should be given to a patient
taking acetaminophen. Which of these
statements if made by the patient
taking acetaminophen is incorrect?
A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at
least four hours to take another."
B. "There is no limit to how many
tablets I can take each day."
C. "I should not take Tylenol if I have
liver disease or chronically drink
alcohol."
D. "I can take 325-650mg for mild
pain, and 500-1000mg for moderate
pain."
, A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
What is the point of a prescription
drug monitoring program (PDMP)?
A. Help identify patients who may be
at risk for overdose
B. Make prescribing faster for
providers
C. Educate patients about overdose
D. Provide correct dosing and pricing
information for providers
D. Both A and C
The purpose of black box warnings is
to make providers aware of
A. ways to reduce and prevent harm,
such as pregnant women avoiding
teratogenic drugs.
B. potential common side effects,
such as nausea, vomiting, or upset
stomach.
C. potential severe side effects, such
as fetal harm, suicidality, or near-fatal
dysrhythmias.
D. Both A and C
, D. Increased dosages of medications
Patients with renal and hepatic
insufficiency can experience all of the
following effects from medications
except:
A. Greater peak effects
B. Longer duration of action
C. Increased risk for respiratory
depression
D. Increased dosages of medications
E. Increased risk of overdose
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
Which of the following is not a
guiding principle for prescribers when
considering opioid medications?
A. Prescribe opioids only when non-
pharmacologic and non-opioid
treatments have been ineffective.
B. Use the lowest effective dose for
the shortest duration.
C. Assess the patient's risk of
overdose.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain
specialists for pain management.
D. Both A and C 3 multiple choice options
What are two functions of naloxone
when a patient is on buprenorphine?
A. Prevention of toxicity
B. Stop c\onstipation caused by
Buprenorphine
C. Cannot readily reverse toxicity
already occurring
D. Both A and C
B. They are high risk for polypharmacy.
Why must an NP be cautious when
prescribing medications to the elderly
population?
A. Due to their diagnosis of dementia.
B. They are high risk for
polypharmacy.
C. The elderly population metabolizes
medication faster.
D. Prescribe as usual. No difference
in elderly patients.
, B. "There is no limit to how many tablets you can take each day."
There are several points of education
that should be given to a patient
taking acetaminophen. Which of these
statements if made by the patient
taking acetaminophen is incorrect?
A. "If I take one dose, I should wait at
least four hours to take another."
B. "There is no limit to how many
tablets I can take each day."
C. "I should not take Tylenol if I have
liver disease or chronically drink
alcohol."
D. "I can take 325-650mg for mild
pain, and 500-1000mg for moderate
pain."
, A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
What is the point of a prescription
drug monitoring program (PDMP)?
A. Help identify patients who may be
at risk for overdose
B. Make prescribing faster for
providers
C. Educate patients about overdose
D. Provide correct dosing and pricing
information for providers
D. Both A and C
The purpose of black box warnings is
to make providers aware of
A. ways to reduce and prevent harm,
such as pregnant women avoiding
teratogenic drugs.
B. potential common side effects,
such as nausea, vomiting, or upset
stomach.
C. potential severe side effects, such
as fetal harm, suicidality, or near-fatal
dysrhythmias.
D. Both A and C
, D. Increased dosages of medications
Patients with renal and hepatic
insufficiency can experience all of the
following effects from medications
except:
A. Greater peak effects
B. Longer duration of action
C. Increased risk for respiratory
depression
D. Increased dosages of medications
E. Increased risk of overdose
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain management.
Which of the following is not a
guiding principle for prescribers when
considering opioid medications?
A. Prescribe opioids only when non-
pharmacologic and non-opioid
treatments have been ineffective.
B. Use the lowest effective dose for
the shortest duration.
C. Assess the patient's risk of
overdose.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain
specialists for pain management.
