Module b pre-test study guide

Question 1

Which of the following health care providers does not have legal authority to prescribe a drug for a patient?
 A) Advanced practice nurse
 B) Pharmacist
 C) Physician
 D) Dentist

Answer 1

Correct Answer(s): B

Question 2

The term “unlabeled” or “off label” use for a drug generally refers to a
A) Use that cannot be supported in any type or form of drug literature.
B) Use that has not been written on the prescription bottle.
C) Significant, often evidence-based, but non-FDA-approved use for a specific drug.
D) Newer, but illegal, reason for using a specific drug.

Answer 2

Correct Answer(s): C

Question 3

An advanced practice nurse is attempting to obtain prescriptive privileges. Which of the following agencies typically regulates granting such privileges.
 A) State Board of Pharmacy
 B) State Department of Health
 C) Drug Enforcement Agency
 D) State Board of Nursing

Answer 3

Correct Answer(s): D

Question 4

The APN is prescribing a drug for a client (Drug B) which should be given at a dose of 200 mg per day in divided doses. The dosage forms of Drug B are 50 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg capsules. Which of the following would be the correct method of prescribing this drug?
A) Drug B, 50 mg, take 4 capsules po, BID
B) Drug B, 200 mg, take 1/2 capsule po, BID
C) Drug B, 50 mg, take 2 capsules po, BID
D) Drug B, 150 mg capsule in am, 50 mg capsule at HS

Answer 4

C) Drug B, 50 mg, take 2 capsules po, BID

Question 5

A patient has a prescription that is labeled “Refills X 2”. This means that the drug may be refilled
A) Every two weeks.
B) Every two months.
C) Up to two times.
D) Up to two years from the date of issue.

Answer 5

Correct Answer(s): C