Pharmacology Proctored Exam(Examplify Grand Canyon University)

Which of the following drugs is indicated to use in generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)? SELECT THREE

You are the APN (Advanced Practice Nurse) and you are prescribing Buspirone Buspar) to your patient. What key information should be shared with the patient when prescribing that?

Which of the following antidepressants is approved for use in children ages 8 and older?

From what part of the cannabis plant is the highest concentration of cannabinoids produced?

Which of the following agents would be beneficial for the patient's anxiety and diabetic neuropathy?

An 83 year old patient was hospitalized after suffering from a myocardial infarction. They report anxiety, depressed mood, decreased appetite, 15 pound weight loss, and poor sleep. Which antidepressan

An older man with osteoarthritis presents for a routine medication check. The Nurse Practitioner educates the patient on longterm use of NSAIDS. What diagnostic or laboratory test should the NP order?

Preventative therapy for cluster headaches includes all of the following. SELECT THREE

Which of the following are common side effects of anticonvulsant medications such as Gabapentin (Neurontin) or Pregabalin (Lyrica)? SELECT THREE

An Asian patient is scheduled to receive a first dose of carbamazepine (tegretol). Prior to initiation you should order

The Nurse Practitioner knows medical cannabis poses a risk to certain groups of patients. In which groups of patient is medical cannabis contraindicated? SELECT THREE

Prophylactic therapy should be considered in addition to abortive therapy for tension-type headaches (TTH) when patients:

Which of the following opioids is most potent?

Periodic agitation and anxiety in patients with dementia is best treated with which class of drugs?

A 26-year-old woman has been prescribed Topiramate (Topamax) for management of a seizure disorder. The health care provider prescribing the medication will include which information in the medication

The Nurse Practitioner knows which of the following is a common non-life threatening symptom associated with opioid withdrawal:

Apparent dependence and/or tolerance in a patient with chronic pain should not impede titration of medical therapy to an effective dose.

Opioid use disorder is characterized by which of the following? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

Many seizure drugs have the ability to cause Stevens-Johnson syndrome. The best approach to prevent this syndrome is to

Which of the following statements is true regarding common side effects of opioid pain medication?

A patient has been on opioid therapy, Oxycodone (Roxicodone) 15 mg po three times daily, for chronic back pain for the last 10 years. They are brought into the emergency department with altered mental

The Nurse Practitioner prescribes Amitriptyline (Elavil) to a patient with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). What are potential side effects that the NP should educate the patient on? SELECT THREE

All of the following statements are true regarding pharmacokinetics of cannabinoids: SELECT THREE

A 34 year old woman with fibromyalgia has been taking a selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor. Which class of medicines is contraindicated in this patient?

An important and detrimental side effect of NSAIDS (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), aspirin, acetaminophen, barbiturates when used for treatment of headaches is