NSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology Week 1 (University of Phoenix)

NSG/522 Week 1 Knowledge Check

Question 1; Drugs that have a significant first-pass effect:

A. Must be given by the enteral (oral) route only

B. Bypass the hepatic circulation

C. Are rapidly metabolized by the liver and may have little, if any, desired action

D. Are converted by the liver to more active and fat-soluble forms

Question 2; A primary care NP wishes to order a drug that will be effective immediately after administration of the drug. Which route should the NP choose?

A. Rectal

B. Topical

C. – Sublingual

D. Intramuscular

Question 3; A primary care NP is preparing to prescribe a drug and notes that the drug has nonlinear kinetics. The NP should:

A. Monitor frequently for desired and adverse effects

B. Administer a much higher initial dose as a loading dose

C. Monitor creatinine clearance at baseline and periodically

D. Administer the drug via a route that avoids the first-pass effect

Question 4; Pharmacokinetic factors that affect prescribing include:

A. Therapeutic index

B. Minimum effective concentration

C. Bioavailability

D. Ease of titration

NSG/522 Advanced Pharmacology

Course level: NUR Graduate

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This advanced course fosters an in-depth understanding of pharmacological principles based on evidenced-based guidelines, cultural, socioeconomic, and legal influences and strengthens the ability to use and apply this information across the lifespan. The physiological, biochemical, and anatomical considerations for safe medication administration, including the interaction of drugs and chemicals with body systems, will be presented. Over the counter and complementary and alternative medications will be discussed for certain disease states.

NSG/522 Advanced Pharmacology is designed for students enrolled in master’s degree tracks that do not lead to nurse practitioner licensure or certification. This course does not meet the educational requirements for advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) licensure and is not intended to prepare students for nurse practitioner certification exams. NSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology University of Phoenix Week 1

This course is not available for enrollment to residents of Alabama, Idaho, Minnesota, Mississippi, New York, Tennessee, Washington, Washington, D.C., and Wyoming.

Prerequisites

Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree

A valid, unrestricted/unencumbered RN license

Required materials

The materials required for this NSG 522 Advanced Pharmacology University of Phoenix Week 1 course are covered in your resource fees.