Question 1

Which classification of medications is not used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diuretics 
B)  Bile acid sequestrants 
C)  Fibrates 
D)  Statins 
A)  Diuretics 
B)  Bile acid sequestrants 
C)  Fibrates 
D)  Statins

Question 2

Patients with hypertension should be aware of which of the following OTC products that could elevate their blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Decongestants 
B)  Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
C)  Antihistamines 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Decongestants 
B)  Non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 
C)  Antihistamines 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following $\beta$-blockers is non-selective?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inderal 
B)  Lopressor 
C)  Atenolol 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Inderal 
B)  Lopressor 
C)  Atenolol 
D)  All of the above

Question 4

High blood pressure can be caused by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased peripheral resistance 
B)  Vasodilation 
C)  Excess angiotensin II 
D)  A and C 
A)  Increased peripheral resistance 
B)  Vasodilation 
C)  Excess angiotensin II 
D)  A and C

Question 5

Which one of the following is not a layer of the heart wall?

Accepted Answer

A)  Endocardium 
B)  Epicardium 
C)  Myocardium 
D)  Pericardium 
A)  Endocardium 
B)  Epicardium 
C)  Myocardium 
D)  Pericardium

Question 6

All of the following are used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Lipitor 
B)  Lopressor 
C)  Niaspan ER 
D)  Questran 
A)  Lipitor 
B)  Lopressor 
C)  Niaspan ER 
D)  Questran

Question 7

One benefit of selective $\beta$1 blockers over non-selective $\beta$-blockers is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Selective $\beta$1 blockers decrease blood pressure 
B)  Selective $\beta$1 blockers constrict the bronchi 
C)  Selective $\beta$1 blockers can be used with patients with asthma 
D)  Both B and C are benefits of selective $\beta$1 blockers 
A)  Selective $\beta$1 blockers decrease blood pressure 
B)  Selective $\beta$1 blockers constrict the bronchi 
C)  Selective $\beta$1 blockers can be used with patients with asthma 
D)  Both B and C are benefits of selective $\beta$1 blockers

Question 8

Which instruction is not necessary to explain to patients concerning their NTG SL tablets?

Accepted Answer

A)  Take with food. 
B)  Take every 5 minutes as needed for chest pain up to a maximum of three doses. If no relief is achieved, then call 9-1-1. 
C)  Keep the medication out of the sunlight. 
D)  Keep the medication in its original container. 
A)  Take with food. 
B)  Take every 5 minutes as needed for chest pain up to a maximum of three doses. If no relief is achieved, then call 9-1-1. 
C)  Keep the medication out of the sunlight. 
D)  Keep the medication in its original container.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a statin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zocor 
B)  Pravachol 
C)  Zetia 
D)  Lipitor 
A)  Zocor 
B)  Pravachol 
C)  Zetia 
D)  Lipitor

Question 10

Which of the following statements is(are) true concerning NTG ointment?

Accepted Answer

A)  NTG ointment is available in 1-, 30-, and 60-g sizes. 
B)  Doses are measured in - to 2-inch segments, similar to toothpaste. 
C)  NTG ointment is placed on the chest. 
D)  All of the above are true statements. 
A)  NTG ointment is available in 1-, 30-, and 60-g sizes. 
B)  Doses are measured in - to 2-inch segments, similar to toothpaste. 
C)  NTG ointment is placed on the chest. 
D)  All of the above are true statements.

Which classification of medications is not used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia?

Patients with hypertension should be aware of which of the following OTC products that could elevate their blood pressure?

Which of the following $\beta$ -blockers is non-selective?

High blood pressure can be caused by:

Which one of the following is not a layer of the heart wall?

All of the following are used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia except:

One benefit of selective $\beta$ 1 blockers over non-selective $\beta$ -blockers is:

Which instruction is not necessary to explain to patients concerning their NTG SL tablets?

Which of the following is not a statin?

Which of the following statements is(are) true concerning NTG ointment?

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Pharmacy Law, Ethics, and Regulatory Agencies

Competencies, Associations, and Settings for Technicians

Communication and Role of the Technician With the Customerpatient

Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration

Conversions and Calculations

Drug Information References

Community Pharmacy Practice

Institutional Pharmacy Practice

Additional Pharmacy Practice Settings

Bulk Repackaging and Non-Sterile Compounding

Aseptic Technique and Sterile Compounding

Pharmacy Billing and Inventory Management

Medication Safety and Error Prevention

Pharmacy Operations Management

Drug Classifications

Therapeutic Agents for the Nervous System

Therapeutic Agents for the Endocrine System

Therapeutic Agents for the Musculoskeletal System

Therapeutic Agents for the Respiratory System

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Therapeutic Agents for the Renal System

Therapeutic Agents for the Reproductive System

Therapeutic Agents for the Immune System

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Exam 20: Therapeutic Agents for the Cardiovascular System

Which classification of medications is not used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia?

Patients with hypertension should be aware of which of the following OTC products that could elevate their blood pressure?

Which of the following β\betaβ -blockers is non-selective?

High blood pressure can be caused by:

Which one of the following is not a layer of the heart wall?

All of the following are used in the treatment of hyperlipidemia except:

One benefit of selective β\betaβ 1 blockers over non-selective β\betaβ -blockers is:

Which instruction is not necessary to explain to patients concerning their NTG SL tablets?

Which of the following is not a statin?

Which of the following statements is(are) true concerning NTG ointment?

History of Medicine and Pharmacy

Pharmacy Law, Ethics, and Regulatory Agencies

Competencies, Associations, and Settings for Technicians

Communication and Role of the Technician With the Customerpatient

Dosage Forms and Routes of Administration

Conversions and Calculations

Drug Information References

Community Pharmacy Practice

Institutional Pharmacy Practice

Additional Pharmacy Practice Settings

Bulk Repackaging and Non-Sterile Compounding

Aseptic Technique and Sterile Compounding

Pharmacy Billing and Inventory Management

Medication Safety and Error Prevention

Pharmacy Operations Management

Drug Classifications

Therapeutic Agents for the Nervous System

Therapeutic Agents for the Endocrine System

Therapeutic Agents for the Musculoskeletal System

Therapeutic Agents for the Respiratory System

Therapeutic Agents for the Gastrointestinal System

Therapeutic Agents for the Renal System

Therapeutic Agents for the Reproductive System

Therapeutic Agents for the Immune System

Therapeutic Agents for Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Throat

Therapeutic Agents for the Dermatologic System

Therapeutic Agents for the Hematologic System

Over-The-Counter Otc Medications

Complementary and Alternative Medicine Cam

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Which of the following $\beta$ -blockers is non-selective?

One benefit of selective $\beta$ 1 blockers over non-selective $\beta$ -blockers is: