Advanced Pharmacology - Modules 1-5
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In every state, prescriptive authority for NPs includes the ability to write prescriptions:
A. for controlled substances.
B. for specified classifications of medications.
C. without physician-mandated involvement.
D. with full, independent prescriptive authority. - B. for specified classifications of
medications.
A primary care NP wishes to order a drug that will be effective immediately after administration
of the drug. Which route should the NP choose?
Rectal
Topical
Sublingual
Intramuscular - Sublingual
According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a prescription must include: - (1) the
patient's name and address;
(2) the name, strength, and quantity of the drug to be dispensed;
(3) directions to the patient regarding taking of the drug and the dosage;
,(4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate;
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the physician with whom the APRN has a
prescriptive
authority agreement
(6) address and telephone number of the site at which the prescription drug order was issued;
(7) the date of issuance;
(8) the number of refills permitted;
(9) the name, prescription authorization number, and original signature of the APRN who
authorized the
prescription drug order; and
(10) the United States Drug Enforcement Administration numbers of the APRN and the
delegating physician,
if the prescription drug order is for a controlled substance.
The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) writes a prescription for an antibiotic using an
electronic drug prescription system. The pharmacist will fill this prescription when:
the electronic prescription is received.
the patient brings a written copy of the prescription.
a copy of the written prescription is faxed to the pharmacy.
the pharmacist accesses the patient's electronic record to verify. - the electronic prescription
is received.
A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma. The patient asks the nurse why the
drug is given by this route instead of orally. The nurse should explain that the inhaled form:
,is absorbed less quickly.
has reduced bioavailability.
has fewer systemic side effects.
provides dosing that is easier to regulate. - has fewer systemic side effects.
A primary care NP is prescribing a drug for a patient who does not take any other medications.
The NP should realize that:
CYP450 enzyme reactions will not interfere with this drug's metabolism.
substrates such as alcohol cannot interfere with the drug when the patient is abstaining.
food-drug interactions are limited to those where food enhances or inhibits drug absorption.
a thorough history of diet, alcohol use, smoking, and over-the-counter and herbal products is
required. - a thorough history of diet, alcohol use, smoking, and over-the-counter and herbal
products is required.
The neighbor of a primary care NP asks the NP to write a prescription for an antibiotic. The NP
should tell the neighbor:
a prescription will be written one time only.
, she will ask a colleague to write the prescription.
that it is illegal to write prescriptions for friends.
that it is best if the neighbor sees a health care provider before obtaining a prescription. -
that it is best if the neighbor sees a health care provider before obtaining a prescription.
Under Texas law, Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) must receive a prescribing
number from the Texas Board of Nursing before applying for supervision and prescriptive
delegation with the Texas Medical Board?
True or False - True
A primary care nurse practitioner (NP) prescribes a drug to an 80-year-old African-American
woman. When selecting a drug and determining the correct dose, the NP should understand
that the knowledge of how age, race, and gender may affect drug excretion is based on an
understanding of:
bioavailability.
pharmacokinetics.
pharmacodynamics.
anatomy and physiology. - pharmacokinetics.
According to Texas law, "dangerous drugs" include which of the following pharmacologic
agents?
EXAM fully solved & updated (latest
version verified for accuracy) (Questions
+ Answers) Solved 100% Correct!!
In every state, prescriptive authority for NPs includes the ability to write prescriptions:
A. for controlled substances.
B. for specified classifications of medications.
C. without physician-mandated involvement.
D. with full, independent prescriptive authority. - B. for specified classifications of
medications.
A primary care NP wishes to order a drug that will be effective immediately after administration
of the drug. Which route should the NP choose?
Rectal
Topical
Sublingual
Intramuscular - Sublingual
According to the Texas BON rules and regulations, a prescription must include: - (1) the
patient's name and address;
(2) the name, strength, and quantity of the drug to be dispensed;
(3) directions to the patient regarding taking of the drug and the dosage;
,(4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate;
(5) the name, address, and telephone number of the physician with whom the APRN has a
prescriptive
authority agreement
(6) address and telephone number of the site at which the prescription drug order was issued;
(7) the date of issuance;
(8) the number of refills permitted;
(9) the name, prescription authorization number, and original signature of the APRN who
authorized the
prescription drug order; and
(10) the United States Drug Enforcement Administration numbers of the APRN and the
delegating physician,
if the prescription drug order is for a controlled substance.
The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) writes a prescription for an antibiotic using an
electronic drug prescription system. The pharmacist will fill this prescription when:
the electronic prescription is received.
the patient brings a written copy of the prescription.
a copy of the written prescription is faxed to the pharmacy.
the pharmacist accesses the patient's electronic record to verify. - the electronic prescription
is received.
A patient receives an inhaled corticosteroid to treat asthma. The patient asks the nurse why the
drug is given by this route instead of orally. The nurse should explain that the inhaled form:
,is absorbed less quickly.
has reduced bioavailability.
has fewer systemic side effects.
provides dosing that is easier to regulate. - has fewer systemic side effects.
A primary care NP is prescribing a drug for a patient who does not take any other medications.
The NP should realize that:
CYP450 enzyme reactions will not interfere with this drug's metabolism.
substrates such as alcohol cannot interfere with the drug when the patient is abstaining.
food-drug interactions are limited to those where food enhances or inhibits drug absorption.
a thorough history of diet, alcohol use, smoking, and over-the-counter and herbal products is
required. - a thorough history of diet, alcohol use, smoking, and over-the-counter and herbal
products is required.
The neighbor of a primary care NP asks the NP to write a prescription for an antibiotic. The NP
should tell the neighbor:
a prescription will be written one time only.
, she will ask a colleague to write the prescription.
that it is illegal to write prescriptions for friends.
that it is best if the neighbor sees a health care provider before obtaining a prescription. -
that it is best if the neighbor sees a health care provider before obtaining a prescription.
Under Texas law, Advance Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) must receive a prescribing
number from the Texas Board of Nursing before applying for supervision and prescriptive
delegation with the Texas Medical Board?
True or False - True
A primary care nurse practitioner (NP) prescribes a drug to an 80-year-old African-American
woman. When selecting a drug and determining the correct dose, the NP should understand
that the knowledge of how age, race, and gender may affect drug excretion is based on an
understanding of:
bioavailability.
pharmacokinetics.
pharmacodynamics.
anatomy and physiology. - pharmacokinetics.
According to Texas law, "dangerous drugs" include which of the following pharmacologic
agents?
