Question 1

Which of the following is not likely to be used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia?

Accepted Answer

A) Ferrous sulfate, PO 
B) Dextran 40, IV 
C) Sodium ferric gluconate, IV 
D) Iron sucrose, PO 
A) Ferrous sulfate, PO 
B) Dextran 40, IV 
C) Sodium ferric gluconate, IV 
D) Iron sucrose, PO

Question 2

As a medication assistant, you are given an order that reads: Hydromorphone, 80 mg, PO q 4hrs. What is wrong with this order?

Accepted Answer

A) It represents an overdose. 
B) It is correct as written for severe pain. 
C) Hydromorphone is only given by injection. 
D) Hydromorphone is only given as a rectal suppository. 
A) It represents an overdose. 
B) It is correct as written for severe pain. 
C) Hydromorphone is only given by injection. 
D) Hydromorphone is only given as a rectal suppository.

Question 3

Which of the following are anti-arrhythmics?

Accepted Answer

A) Ondansetron 
B) Filgrastim 
C) Zolpidem 
D) None of the above 
A) Ondansetron 
B) Filgrastim 
C) Zolpidem 
D) None of the above

Question 4

Which of the following is potential side effect of pindolol?
I. Erectile dysfunction
II. Hypoglycemia
III. Bronchospasm
IV. Heart failure

Accepted Answer

A) I and II only 
B) I and III only 
C) IV only 
D) All of the above 
A) I and II only 
B) I and III only 
C) IV only 
D) All of the above

Question 5

Saquinavir is used to treat _______ and is contraindicated with/in ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) Infection with Gram (+) bacteria, blood dyscrasias 
B) Mycoplasma, immunosuppresion 
C) Advanced HIV infections, concurrent use of anti-arrhythmics 
D) Viral URIs, emphasema 
A) Infection with Gram (+) bacteria, blood dyscrasias 
B) Mycoplasma, immunosuppresion 
C) Advanced HIV infections, concurrent use of anti-arrhythmics 
D) Viral URIs, emphasema

Question 6

Lexxel is a combination of which medications?

Accepted Answer

A) Emtricitabine, disoproxil 
B) Hydrocholorothiazide (HCTZ), Losartan 
C) Enalapril, felodipine 
D) Amylase, lipase and protease 
A) Emtricitabine, disoproxil 
B) Hydrocholorothiazide (HCTZ), Losartan 
C) Enalapril, felodipine 
D) Amylase, lipase and protease

Question 7

Which of the following is a brand name for irbesartan?

Accepted Answer

A) Nimotop 
B) Plendil 
C) Avapro 
D) Plaquenil 
A) Nimotop 
B) Plendil 
C) Avapro 
D) Plaquenil

Question 8

Which of the following is used to measure forced vital capacity?

Accepted Answer

A) Spirometer 
B) Goniometer 
C) Sphygmomanometer 
D) Nebulizer 
A) Spirometer 
B) Goniometer 
C) Sphygmomanometer 
D) Nebulizer

Question 9

Imuran is used as an immunosuppressant to prevent kidney transplant rejection. Which of the following should be monitored in a patient on Imuran?
I. Amylase and lipase levels
II. Liver Function Tests (LFTs)
III. CBC with differential
IV. Creatine phosphokinase levels

Accepted Answer

A) I only 
B) II only 
C) I, II and III only 
D) IV only 
A) I only 
B) II only 
C) I, II and III only 
D) IV only

Question 10

Which of the following is an appropriate agent and dosing schedule for managing obesity?

Accepted Answer

A) Orlistat, 120mg, PO, tid 
B) Lepirudin, 0.15/kg (IV) 
C) Lovastatin, 20mg, PO, qd 
D) Ranitidine, 50mg, IM, q 6-8 hrs. 
A) Orlistat, 120mg, PO, tid 
B) Lepirudin, 0.15/kg (IV) 
C) Lovastatin, 20mg, PO, qd 
D) Ranitidine, 50mg, IM, q 6-8 hrs.

Question 11

Which of the following would be the BEST option for the treatment of psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

A) Basilixamab 
B) Topotecan 
C) Paclitaxel 
D) Topical corticosteroids 
A) Basilixamab 
B) Topotecan 
C) Paclitaxel 
D) Topical corticosteroids

Question 12

In the TNM staging system, what does the "N" stand for?

Accepted Answer

A) Degree of tumor differentiation 
B) Nodal involvement 
C) Tumor number 
D) Tumor type 
A) Degree of tumor differentiation 
B) Nodal involvement 
C) Tumor number 
D) Tumor type

Question 13

N-acetylcysteine is a(n) __________ used to treat __________ and is used as an antidote to __________ overdose.

Accepted Answer

A) Mucolytic, bronchitis, acetaminophen 
B) Voltage-gated Na channel blocker, hypertension, aplastic anemia 
C) Opioid antagonist, opiate withdrawal symptoms, heroin 
D) Serotonin antagonist, nausea and vomiting, Celecoxib 
A) Mucolytic, bronchitis, acetaminophen 
B) Voltage-gated Na channel blocker, hypertension, aplastic anemia 
C) Opioid antagonist, opiate withdrawal symptoms, heroin 
D) Serotonin antagonist, nausea and vomiting, Celecoxib

Question 14

For which of the following infusion rates is the mass of the patient important?
I. Dopamine
II. Phenylephrine
III. Epinephrine
IV. Nitroglycerin

Accepted Answer

A) I and II only 
B) I, II and III only 
C) I only 
D) IV only 
A) I and II only 
B) I, II and III only 
C) I only 
D) IV only

Which of the following is not likely to be used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia?

As a medication assistant, you are given an order that reads: Hydromorphone, 80 mg, PO q 4hrs. What is wrong with this order?

Which of the following are anti-arrhythmics?

Which of the following is potential side effect of pindolol? I. Erectile dysfunction II. Hypoglycemia III. Bronchospasm IV. Heart failure

Saquinavir is used to treat _ and is contraindicated with/in _____.

Lexxel is a combination of which medications?

Which of the following is a brand name for irbesartan?

Which of the following is used to measure forced vital capacity?

Imuran is used as an immunosuppressant to prevent kidney transplant rejection. Which of the following should be monitored in a patient on Imuran? I. Amylase and lipase levels II. Liver Function Tests (LFTs) III. CBC with differential IV. Creatine phosphokinase levels

Which of the following is an appropriate agent and dosing schedule for managing obesity?

Which of the following would be the BEST option for the treatment of psoriasis?

In the TNM staging system, what does the "N" stand for?

N-acetylcysteine is a(n) used to treat and is used as an antidote to __ overdose.

For which of the following infusion rates is the mass of the patient important? I. Dopamine II. Phenylephrine III. Epinephrine IV. Nitroglycerin

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Exam 5: Pharmacological

Which of the following is not likely to be used in the treatment of iron deficiency anemia?

As a medication assistant, you are given an order that reads: Hydromorphone, 80 mg, PO q 4hrs. What is wrong with this order?

Which of the following are anti-arrhythmics?

Which of the following is potential side effect of pindolol? I. Erectile dysfunction II. Hypoglycemia III. Bronchospasm IV. Heart failure

Saquinavir is used to treat _______ and is contraindicated with/in ___________.

Lexxel is a combination of which medications?

Which of the following is a brand name for irbesartan?

Which of the following is used to measure forced vital capacity?

Imuran is used as an immunosuppressant to prevent kidney transplant rejection. Which of the following should be monitored in a patient on Imuran? I. Amylase and lipase levels II. Liver Function Tests (LFTs) III. CBC with differential IV. Creatine phosphokinase levels

Which of the following is an appropriate agent and dosing schedule for managing obesity?

Which of the following would be the BEST option for the treatment of psoriasis?

In the TNM staging system, what does the "N" stand for?

N-acetylcysteine is a(n) __________ used to treat __________ and is used as an antidote to __________ overdose.

For which of the following infusion rates is the mass of the patient important? I. Dopamine II. Phenylephrine III. Epinephrine IV. Nitroglycerin

Administrative

Medication Aide Certification Exam

Physician Assistants

Process Dispense

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Saquinavir is used to treat _ and is contraindicated with/in _____.

N-acetylcysteine is a(n) used to treat and is used as an antidote to __ overdose.