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,Question 10.10. A patient asks a primary care NP whether over-the-counter drugs are safer
than prescription drugs. The NP should explain that over-the-counter drugs are: (Points : 2)
generally safe when label information is understood and followed.
safer because over-the-counter doses are lower than prescription doses of the same
drug.
less safe because they are not well regulated by the Food and Drug Administration
(FDA).
not extensively tested, so claims made by manufacturers cannot be substantiated.
Question 11.11. As primary care nurse practitioners (NPs) continue to develop their role as
prescribers of medications, it will be important to: (Points : 2)
attain the same level of expertise as physicians who currently prescribe medications.
learn from the experiences of physicians and develop expertise based on evidence-
based practice.
maintain collaborative and supervisorial relationships with physicians who will
oversee prescribing practices.
develop relationships with pharmaceutical representatives to learn about new
medications as they are developed.
Question 12.12. A woman who is being treated with radiotherapy for breast cancer asks her
primary care nurse practitioner (NP) about using dietary supplements to improve her chance
of recovery. The NP should tell her that: (Points : 2)
vitamin E is not harmful but has not been shown to change outcomes.
no supplements have been shown to alter outcomes or response to therapy.
folic acid and other B vitamins may improve ability to tolerate chemotherapy.
vitamin C, taken at least 6 days per week, may lower her risk of cancer recurrence.
Question 13.13. The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) is using critical thinking skills
when: (Points : 2)
using standardized protocols to guide patient care.
adhering to scientific principles to solve a patient problem.
following the practices of seasoned mentors when giving care.
analyzing current research and synthesizing new approaches to patient care.
Question 14.14. CRNAs in most states: (Points : 2)
must have a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number to practice.
, must have prescriptive authority to practice.
order and administer controlled substances but do not have full prescriptive
authority.
administer medications, including controlled substances, under direct physician
supervision.
Question 15.15. A patient comes to the clinic and asks the primary care NP about using a
newly developed formulation of the drug the patient has been taking for a year. When
deciding whether or not to prescribe this formulation, the NP should: (Points : 2)
tell the patient that when postmarketing data is available, it will be considered.
review the pharmaceutical company promotional materials about the new medication.
prescribe the medication if it is less expensive than the current drug formulation.
prescribe the medication if the new drug is available in an extended-release form.
Question 16.16. The primary care NP is prescribing a medication for an off-label use. To help
prevent a medication error, the NP should: (Points : 2)
write “off-label use” on the prescription and provide a rationale.
call the pharmacist to explain why the instructions deviate from common use.
write the alternative drug regimen on the prescription and send it to the pharmacy.
tell the patient to ignore the label directions and follow the verbal instructions given
in the clinic.
Question 17.17. A 50-year-old woman with a family history of CHD is experiencing occasional
hot flashes and is having periods every 3 to 4 months. She asks the primary care NP about
HT to relieve her symptoms. The NP should: (Points : 2)
prescribe estrogen-only therapy.
initiate oral contraceptive pills now.
discuss using bioidentical HT.
plan to use estrogen-progesterone therapy when menopause begins.
Question 18.18. To increase the likelihood of successful pharmacotherapy, when teaching a
patient about using a medication, the primary care nurse practitioner (NP) should: (Points :
2)
encourage the patient to participate in the choice of the medication.
provide education about the medication actions and adverse effects.
stress the importance of taking the medication exactly as it is prescribed.
give the patient copies of medication package inserts describing the drug use.
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