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NR565 Exam 3 with Questions and Verified Solutions A pregnant patient reports using marijuana during her pregnancy. She asks the nurse whether this will affect the fetus. What should the nurse tell her? a. Children born to patients who use marijuana will have smaller brains. b. Neonates born to patients who use marijuana will have withdrawal syndromes. c. Preschool-aged children born to patients who use marijuana are more likely to be hyperactive. d. School-aged children born to patients...

NR 565 Exam Study Plan with Questions and Answers A patient reports that a medication prescribed for recurrent migraine headaches is not working. Which action should be taken first? A. Ask the patient about the number and frequency of tablets taken. B. Assess the patient's headache pain on a scale from 1 to 10. C. Report the patient's complaint to the prescriber. D. Suggest biofeedback as an adjunct to drug therapy. ANSWER A. Ask the patient about the number and frequency of...

Advanced Pharmacology Midterm Exam with Questions and Solutions Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by: a. The National Council of Sate Board of Nursing b. The State Board of Nursing for each state c. The U. S. Drug Enforcement Administration d. The State Board of Pharmacy ANSWER b. The State Board of Nursing for each state Eight Information needed for the prescription ANSWER 1. Date of prescribing; 2. Name of patient(s); 3. Prescriber's name; 4. Name, stren...

NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Exam Study Guide with Complete Solutions During what trimester is a pregnant woman most at risk for adverse drug reactions with potential long term consequences? ANSWER 1st trimester (fetus most at risk d/t rapid growth) What is BEERS criteria? ANSWER Recommendations of medications inappropriate for elderly (65 and older), prescriber ultimately decides What is the CYP450 (cytochrome P450) ANSWER liver enzyme system where medications are metabolized, can eith...

NR 565 Midterm Exam with Questions and Solutions When prescribing Medications, we must understand that the liver function declines with age d/t what? A. Enlarged Liver B. Decreased blood flow to liver C. Increased activity of the hepatic enzymes ANSWER B. Decreased blood flow to liver An 82 yo male visits the clinic complaining that his pain meds "take forever" to work after he takes his pill. What are possible reasons you can explain to him as to why this may be happening. A. ...

NR 565 Exam 1 Study Set with Questions and Answers A tiny acorn grows into a mighty oak. The majority of the dry weight in the oak comes from: a. Energy from the sunlight. b. Carbon in the soil taken in by the roots. c. Carbon in the air taken in through holes in the leaves, ANSWER c. Carbon in the air taken in through holes in the leaves, With enough available nitrogen, terrestrial plant growth would be unlimited. a. False, terrestrial plants require many nutrients. Growth would n...

NR 565 Advanced Pharmacology Fundamentals Exam with Q and A Pharmacokinetics ANSWER The process by which drugs are absorbed, distributed within the body, metabolized, and excreted. Pharmacodynamics ANSWER The study of what the drug does to the body Factors Affecting Drug Absorption ANSWER Rate of dissolution Surface area Blood flow Lipid solubility pH partitioning Factors Affecting Drug Distribution ANSWER Blood flow to tissues Ability to exit the vascular system Blood-brain ba...

NR 565 Advance Pharmacy Midterm Exam with Questions and Answers Which schedule drugs can APRNs prescribe? ANSWER Schedule II-V Who determines and regulates prescriptive authority? ANSWER Nurse practitioner scope of practice is determined by state practice and licensure laws. How does limited prescriptive authority impact patients within the healthcare system? ANSWER limited authority creates problems for the patient. The patient is not able to get the care they need What are the key ...

NR 565 Advance Pharmacy Midterm Exam with Questions and Answers Which schedule drugs can APRNs prescribe? ANSWER Schedule II-V Who determines and regulates prescriptive authority? ANSWER Nurse practitioner scope of practice is determined by state practice and licensure laws. How does limited prescriptive authority impact patients within the healthcare system? ANSWER limited authority creates problems for the patient. The patient is not able to get the care they need What are the key ...

NR 565 Meds Midterm Exam with Questions and Answers Full Practice Authority ANSWER varies from state to state and can be without a supervisory or collaborative requirement Prescriptive Authority ANSWER the legal right to prescribe drugs Role of Formularies ANSWER -list of medications available at specific facilities that is selected by a panel of pharmacists and providers and may be subject to following guidelines created by regulatory agencies Value of Knowing Generic vs. Brand Name...