Question 1

Which of the following drugs is an antipsychotic?

Accepted Answer

A) Dapsone 
B) Rifapentine 
C) Pyrazinamide 
D) Aripiprazole 
A) Dapsone 
B) Rifapentine 
C) Pyrazinamide 
D) Aripiprazole

Question 2

Which of the following would be an effective anti-androgen therapy in a 68-year-old patient with Stage II prostate cancer?
I. Bilateral orchiectomy
II. A testosterone antagonist such as bicalutamide only
III. An LH-RH antagonist such as cetrorelix

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

To which class of anti-infectives does ofloxacin (Floxin, Ocuflox) belong?

Accepted Answer

A) 2nd generation cephalosporin 
B) Fluoroquinoline 
C) Sulfonamides 
D) Monobactam 
A) 2nd generation cephalosporin 
B) Fluoroquinoline 
C) Sulfonamides 
D) Monobactam

Question 4

Which of the following drugs would be likely to be used in an elderly patient with hypertension? The patient doesn't remember the name of the pill, and only remembers that it is a pretty little pink, oval pill, and she is certain it is not one of those "water pills." Which of the following is most likely her medication?

Accepted Answer

A) 0)5 mg alprazolam/Xanax 
B) 80 mg/12.5 mg Diovan HCT 
C) 500 mg Amoxil 
D) 200 mg Augmentin 
A) 0)5 mg alprazolam/Xanax 
B) 80 mg/12.5 mg Diovan HCT 
C) 500 mg Amoxil 
D) 200 mg Augmentin

Question 5

Which of the following would be used for SLOW induction of anesthesia and for maintenance?

Accepted Answer

A) Ropivicaine 
B) Pancuronium 
C) Thiopental 
D) Fentenyl 
A) Ropivicaine 
B) Pancuronium 
C) Thiopental 
D) Fentenyl

Question 6

A patient on phenelzine (Nardil; 15 mg tablets) asks you if there is any food he should avoid. You can tell him:

Accepted Answer

A) There is no problem; you can eat anything you want. 
B) You should stay away from peanut butter. 
C) You should stay away from high fat foods because it decreases absorption of the drug. 
D) Any foods with tyramine should be avoided. 
A) There is no problem; you can eat anything you want. 
B) You should stay away from peanut butter. 
C) You should stay away from high fat foods because it decreases absorption of the drug. 
D) Any foods with tyramine should be avoided.

Question 7

Of the following medications, which is NOT used to treat Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?

Accepted Answer

A) Levothyroxing 
B) Propylthiouracil 
C) Cytomel 
D) Thyrolar 
A) Levothyroxing 
B) Propylthiouracil 
C) Cytomel 
D) Thyrolar

Question 8

You are working in a university hospital setting where many patients are enrolled in clinical trials. Which of the following statements is true concerning Phase I, II or III clinical trials?

Accepted Answer

A) A phase I trial is often very small (N<30) and seeks to determine the safe dose range for a new drug. 
B) A phase II trial is often larger than a phase I trial and seeks to determine if a new drug is effective enough to test in a phase III trial and to delineate adverse effects. 
C) A Phase III trial compares a new treatment with an established treatment and is usually much larger than either a phase I or a phase II trial. 
D) All three of the statements are correct. 
A) A phase I trial is often very small (N<30) and seeks to determine the safe dose range for a new drug. 
B) A phase II trial is often larger than a phase I trial and seeks to determine if a new drug is effective enough to test in a phase III trial and to delineate adverse effects. 
C) A Phase III trial compares a new treatment with an established treatment and is usually much larger than either a phase I or a phase II trial. 
D) All three of the statements are correct.

Question 9

Which of the following are not useful in the treatment of hypertension?
I. Enalapril
II. Lisinopril
III. Alfentanil

Accepted Answer

A) All of the above 
B) None of the above 
C) III only 
D) I and II only 
A) All of the above 
B) None of the above 
C) III only 
D) I and II only

Question 10

For which of the following life-threatening adverse effects is it MOST important to ensure that you have obtained informed consent? The patient has been prescribed lovastatin (Mevacor/Altocor).

Accepted Answer

A) Asthenia 
B) Pruritis 
C) Rhabdomyolysis 
D) Lupus-like syndrome 
A) Asthenia 
B) Pruritis 
C) Rhabdomyolysis 
D) Lupus-like syndrome

Question 11

Of the following drugs, which is an anticonvulsant?
I. Carbamazepine
II. Fondaparinux
III. Lamotrigine

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Which of the following can induce a photoreaction in a sensitive individual?
I. Diazepam
II. Naproxen
III. Nateglinide
IV. Vinblastine

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following are NOT signs/symptoms of anaphylaxis?

Accepted Answer

A) Urticaria 
B) Wheezing 
C) Angioedema 
D) Dyspnea 
A) Urticaria 
B) Wheezing 
C) Angioedema 
D) Dyspnea

Question 14

Which of the following medications is a bisphosphonate?

Accepted Answer

A) Methotrexate 
B) Alendronate 
C) Ribavarin 
D) Orlistat 
A) Methotrexate 
B) Alendronate 
C) Ribavarin 
D) Orlistat

Question 15

Which of the following disorders is a contraindication for the use of moxifloxacin?

Accepted Answer

A) A history of systemic lupus erythematosis (SL
E)  
B) A history of breast cancer 
C) A history of familial polyposis 
D) G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency 
A) A history of systemic lupus erythematosis (SL
E)  
B) A history of breast cancer 
C) A history of familial polyposis 
D) G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase) deficiency

Question 16

Which of the following is an appropriate agent and dosing schedule for a newly diagnosed patient with gout?

Accepted Answer

A) Acarbose, 100mg, PO, tid 
B) Alitretinoin, 0.1% topical gel, qid 
C) Hydroxycobalamin, 500mcg, PO, qd 
D) Allopurinol, 200 mg PO, qd 
A) Acarbose, 100mg, PO, tid 
B) Alitretinoin, 0.1% topical gel, qid 
C) Hydroxycobalamin, 500mcg, PO, qd 
D) Allopurinol, 200 mg PO, qd

Question 17

Which of the following conditions would indicate a need for caution in a patient on psuedophedrine?
I. Sinus headaches
II. Hyperthyroidism
III. Glaucoma
IV. Concurrent viral infections

Accepted Answer

A) I and II only 
B) II and III only 
C) II and IV only 
D) None of the above require caution 
A) I and II only 
B) II and III only 
C) II and IV only 
D) None of the above require caution

Question 18

What is the mechanism of action of irbesartan (Avapro)?

Accepted Answer

A) Irbesartan is an anti-cholinergic agent. 
B) Irbesartan is a norepinephrine / serotonin reuptake inhibitor. 
C) Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. 
D) Irbesartan is a GABA agonist. 
A) Irbesartan is an anti-cholinergic agent. 
B) Irbesartan is a norepinephrine / serotonin reuptake inhibitor. 
C) Irbesartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. 
D) Irbesartan is a GABA agonist.

Question 19

Which of the following is an anti-hypertensive?

Accepted Answer

A) Clonidine 
B) Norpramin 
C) Klonopin 
D) None of the above is an anti-hypertensive. 
A) Clonidine 
B) Norpramin 
C) Klonopin 
D) None of the above is an anti-hypertensive.

Question 20

A patient with a diagnosis of myasthenia gravis has a prescription for Prostigmin. In what forms is Prostigmin available?
I. Prostigmin is available as 2, 1, 0.5 and 0.25 mg/mL injections.
II. Prostigmin is available as 15 mg tablets.
III. Prostigmin is available only as an injection, and the patient must be trained in self-administration.
IV. Prostigmin is available as both injection and tablet forms, and atropine should be readily available to treat possible cholinergic crises.

Accepted Answer

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

Which of the following drugs is an antipsychotic?

Which of the following would be an effective anti-androgen therapy in a 68-year-old patient with Stage II prostate cancer? I. Bilateral orchiectomy II. A testosterone antagonist such as bicalutamide only III. An LH-RH antagonist such as cetrorelix

To which class of anti-infectives does ofloxacin (Floxin, Ocuflox) belong?

Which of the following would be used for SLOW induction of anesthesia and for maintenance?

A patient on phenelzine (Nardil; 15 mg tablets) asks you if there is any food he should avoid. You can tell him:

Of the following medications, which is NOT used to treat Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?

You are working in a university hospital setting where many patients are enrolled in clinical trials. Which of the following statements is true concerning Phase I, II or III clinical trials?

Which of the following are not useful in the treatment of hypertension? I. Enalapril II. Lisinopril III. Alfentanil

For which of the following life-threatening adverse effects is it MOST important to ensure that you have obtained informed consent? The patient has been prescribed lovastatin (Mevacor/Altocor).

Of the following drugs, which is an anticonvulsant? I. Carbamazepine II. Fondaparinux III. Lamotrigine

Which of the following can induce a photoreaction in a sensitive individual? I. Diazepam II. Naproxen III. Nateglinide IV. Vinblastine

Which of the following are NOT signs/symptoms of anaphylaxis?

Which of the following medications is a bisphosphonate?

Which of the following disorders is a contraindication for the use of moxifloxacin?

Which of the following is an appropriate agent and dosing schedule for a newly diagnosed patient with gout?

Which of the following conditions would indicate a need for caution in a patient on psuedophedrine? I. Sinus headaches II. Hyperthyroidism III. Glaucoma IV. Concurrent viral infections

What is the mechanism of action of irbesartan (Avapro)?

Which of the following is an anti-hypertensive?

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Which of the following drugs is an antipsychotic?

Which of the following would be an effective anti-androgen therapy in a 68-year-old patient with Stage II prostate cancer? I. Bilateral orchiectomy II. A testosterone antagonist such as bicalutamide only III. An LH-RH antagonist such as cetrorelix

To which class of anti-infectives does ofloxacin (Floxin, Ocuflox) belong?

Which of the following would be used for SLOW induction of anesthesia and for maintenance?

A patient on phenelzine (Nardil; 15 mg tablets) asks you if there is any food he should avoid. You can tell him:

Of the following medications, which is NOT used to treat Hashimoto's Thyroiditis?

You are working in a university hospital setting where many patients are enrolled in clinical trials. Which of the following statements is true concerning Phase I, II or III clinical trials?

Which of the following are not useful in the treatment of hypertension? I. Enalapril II. Lisinopril III. Alfentanil

For which of the following life-threatening adverse effects is it MOST important to ensure that you have obtained informed consent? The patient has been prescribed lovastatin (Mevacor/Altocor).

Of the following drugs, which is an anticonvulsant? I. Carbamazepine II. Fondaparinux III. Lamotrigine

Which of the following can induce a photoreaction in a sensitive individual? I. Diazepam II. Naproxen III. Nateglinide IV. Vinblastine

Which of the following are NOT signs/symptoms of anaphylaxis?

Which of the following medications is a bisphosphonate?

Which of the following disorders is a contraindication for the use of moxifloxacin?

Which of the following is an appropriate agent and dosing schedule for a newly diagnosed patient with gout?

Which of the following conditions would indicate a need for caution in a patient on psuedophedrine? I. Sinus headaches II. Hyperthyroidism III. Glaucoma IV. Concurrent viral infections

What is the mechanism of action of irbesartan (Avapro)?

Which of the following is an anti-hypertensive?

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