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NSG 6005 Wk 1 quizNurse practitioner prescriptive authority is regulated by - correct answer ✔✔the state board of nursing
for each state
The benefits to the patient of having an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) prescriber include -
correct answer ✔✔nurses care for the patient from a holistic approach and include the patient in
decision making regarding their care
Clinical Judgement in prescribing includes - correct answer ✔✔factoring in the cost to the patient of the
medication
Criteria for choosing an effective drug for a disorder include - correct answer ✔✔consulting nationally
recognized guidelines for disease management
Nurse practitioner practice may thrive under health-care reform because of - correct answer ✔✔the
demonstrated ability of nurse practitioners to control costs and improve patient outcomes
A comprehensive assessment for a patient should be holistic when trying to determine competence in
drug administration. Which of the following factors would the NP omit from this type of assessment -
correct answer ✔✔sexual practices
Elena Vasquez's primary language is Spanish, and she speaks very limited English. Which technique
would be appropriate to use in teaching her about a new drug you have just prescribed? - correct answer
✔✔use a professional interpreter or a reliable staff member who can act as an interpreter
Rod, age 68, has hearing difficulty. Which of the following would NOT be helpful in assuring that he
understands teaching about his drug - correct answer ✔✔if he reads lips, exaggerate lips movements
when pronouncing the vowel sounds
, Which of the following factors may adversely affect a patient's adherence to a therapeutic drug regimen
- correct answer ✔✔both 1 and 2 (complexity of the drug regimen and patient perception of the
potential adverse effects of the drugs)
The health-care delivery system itself can create barriers to adherence to a treatment regimen. Which of
the following system variables creates such a barrier - correct answer ✔✔increasing copayments for care
Ralph's blood pressure remains elevated despite increased doses of his drug. The NP is concerned that
he might not be adhering to his treatment regimen. Which of the following events would suggest that he
might not be adherent - correct answer ✔✔Ralph states that he always takes the drug "when I feel my
pressure is going up."
Nonadherence is especially common in drugs that treat asymptomatic conditions, such as hypertension.
One way to reduce the likelihood of nonadherence to these drugs is to prescribe a drug that - correct
answer ✔✔Has a tolerability profile with fewer of the adverse effects that are considered "irritating,"
such as nausea and dizziness
Factors in chronic conditions that contribute to nonadherence include - correct answer ✔✔All of the
above (the complexity of the treatment regimen, the length of time over which it must be taken, breaks
in the usual daily routine, such as vacations and weekends)
While patient education about their drugs is important, information alone does not necessarily lead to
adherence to a drug regimen. Patients report greater adherence when - correct answer ✔✔Their
concerns and specific area of knowledge deficit were addressed
Patients with psychiatric illnesses have adherence rates to their drug regimen between 35% and 60%. To
improve adherence in this population, prescribe drugs - correct answer ✔✔with a longer half-life so that
missed doses produce a longer taper on the drug curve
Many disorders require multiple drugs to treat them. The more complex the drug regimen, the less likely
the patient will adhere to it. Which of the following interventions will NOT improve adherence - correct
answer ✔✔Give the patient a clear drug schedule that the provider devises to fit the characteristic of
the drug
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