NR 565 MIDTERM EXAM 3 LATEST VERSIONS

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NR 565 MIDTERM EXAM 3 LATEST VERSIONS

ACTUAL EXAM NEWEST 2025 COMPLETE 300

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What are two functions of naloxone when a patient is on buprenorphine?

• Prevention of toxicity
• Stop constipation caused by Buprenorphine
• Cannot readily reverse toxicity already occurring
• Both A and C

Correct answer: D. Both A and C

Why must an NP be cautious when prescribing medications to the elderly population?

• Due to their diagnosis of dementia
• They are high risk for polypharmacy
• The elderly population metabolizes medication faster
• Prescribe as usual. No difference in elderly patients

Correct answer: B. They are high risk for polypharmacy

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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?

• "If I take one dose, I should wait at least four hours to take

another."

• "There is no limit to how many tablets I can take each day."
• "I should not take Tylenol if I have liver disease or

chronically drink alcohol."

• "I can take 325-650mg for mild pain, and 500-1000mg for

moderate pain."

Correct answer: B. "There is no limit to how many tablets I can

take each day."

What is the point of a prescription drug monitoring program

(PDMP)?

• Help identify patients who may be at risk for overdose
• Make prescribing faster for providers
• Educate patients about overdose
• Provide correct dosing and pricing information for providers

Correct answer: A. Help identify patients who may be at risk for

overdose

The purpose of black box warnings is to make providers aware of

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• ways to reduce and prevent harm, such as pregnant women

avoiding teratogenic drugs

• potential common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, or

upset stomach

• potential severe side effects, such as fetal harm, suicidality,

or near-fatal dysrhythmias

• Both A and C

Correct answer: D. Both A and C

Patients with renal and hepatic insufficiency can experience all

of the following effects from medications except:

• Greater peak effects
• Longer duration of action
• Increased risk for respiratory depression
• Increased dosages of medications
• Increased risk of overdose

Correct answer: D. Increased dosages of medications

Which of the following is not a guiding principle for prescribers when considering opioid medications?

• Prescribe opioids only when non-pharmacologic and non-

opioid treatments have been ineffective

• Use the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration

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• Assess the patient's risk of overdose
• Avoid referring patients to pain specialists for pain

management

Correct answer: D. Avoid referring patients to pain specialists

for pain management

The nurse practitioner will educate their patient on which black box warning associated with methadone?

• Severe hyperventilation
• Increased suicidal thoughts in youth
• Prolonged QT interval
• Pancreatitis

Correct answer: C. Prolonged QT interval

Which of the following is true regarding prescriptive authority?

• The Federal Government has total control over the APRN's

Prescriptive Authority

• APRN Prescriptive Authority is determined by the Individual

State

• Full Prescriptive Authority is only reached when the APRN

has a Doctorate Degree

• There are no States where APRNs have Full Prescriptive

Authority