NR 565 - advanced pharmacology midterm - Chamberlain Practice EXA
MOCK practice
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1. What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is D. Both A and C
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
2. Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing med- B. They are high
ications to the elderly population? risk for polyphar-
macy.
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 pa-
tients.
3. There are several points of education that should be B. "There is no
given to a patient taking acetaminophen. Which of limit to how many
these statements if made by the patient taking aceta- tablets you can
minophen is incorrect? take each day."
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."
4. What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring A. Help identify pa-
program (PDMP)? tients who may be
at risk for overdose
A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for over-
dose
B. Make prescribing faster for providers
C. Educate patients about overdose
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D. Provide correct dosing and pricing information for
providers
5. The purpose of black box warnings is to make D. Both A and C
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
6. Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can ex- D. Increased
perience all of the following effects from medications dosages of med-
except: ications
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
7. Which of the following is not a guiding principle for D. Avoid referring
prescribers when considering opioid medications? patients to pain
specialists for pain
A. Prescribe opioids only when non-pharmacologic management.
and non-opioid treatments have been ineffective.
B. Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest dura-
tion.
C. Assess the patient's risk of overdose.
D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain
management.
8. The nurse practitioner will educate their patient on C. Prolonged QT
which black box warning associated with methadone? interval
A. Severe hyperventilation
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