Question 1

Which of the following trade names is NOT correctly matched with its generic name?

Accepted Answer

A) Nitazoxanide-Alinia 
B) Nisoldipine-Sular 
C) Felopidine -Plendil 
D) Rifaximin-Zifaxanilimide 
A) Nitazoxanide-Alinia 
B) Nisoldipine-Sular 
C) Felopidine -Plendil 
D) Rifaximin-Zifaxanilimide

Question 2

For which of the following conditions would QVAR be indicated?
I. Seasonal/perennial rhinitis
II. Asthma
III. Emphysema

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following medications is a Pregnancy Category X?

Accepted Answer

A) Rivastigmine 
B) Dronobinol 
C) Infliximab 
D) Methotrexate 
A) Rivastigmine 
B) Dronobinol 
C) Infliximab 
D) Methotrexate

Question 4

A patient is in hypertensive crisis with bp> 240/130 mm Hg. There is evidence of end organ damage. Which of the following would be the BEST first choice to use?

Accepted Answer

A) Labetalol 
B) Hydralazine, IV 
C) Clonidine 
D) Nitroprusside, IV 
A) Labetalol 
B) Hydralazine, IV 
C) Clonidine 
D) Nitroprusside, IV

Question 5

A patient has a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Of the following drugs, which should be avoided in this patient?
I. Quinolones
II. NSAIDs
III. Food colorings
IV. Vitamin B12

Accepted Answer

A) I only 
B) II only 
C) I, II and III only 
D) All should be avoided 
A) I only 
B) II only 
C) I, II and III only 
D) All should be avoided

Question 6

Which of the following makes an incorrect statement concerning the administration of Cholestyramine?

Accepted Answer

A) Take the medicine with any carbonated beverage because it increases absorption. 
B) Take the medicine with water only. 
C) You can take the medicine with either water or food. 
D) Answers B and C are correct 
A) Take the medicine with any carbonated beverage because it increases absorption. 
B) Take the medicine with water only. 
C) You can take the medicine with either water or food. 
D) Answers B and C are correct

Question 7

Of the following medications, which is the only anxiolytic?

Accepted Answer

A) Doxepin 
B) Entacapone 
C) Alprazolam 
D) Finasteride 
A) Doxepin 
B) Entacapone 
C) Alprazolam 
D) Finasteride

Question 8

Which of the following is an equivalent method of hand-writing 500 micrograms in a prescription or other record of medication?

Accepted Answer

A) 500 ?g 
B) 500 mcg 
C) .5 mcg 
D) All are acceptable. 
A) 500 ?g 
B) 500 mcg 
C) .5 mcg 
D) All are acceptable.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) Infection with Gram-negative bacteria, blood dyscrasias 
B) Osteomyelitis, severe hepatic disorders 
C) Diarrhea, acute diarrhea caused by E coli, Salmonella or Shigella 
D) Osteoporosis, leukemia 
A) Infection with Gram-negative bacteria, blood dyscrasias 
B) Osteomyelitis, severe hepatic disorders 
C) Diarrhea, acute diarrhea caused by E coli, Salmonella or Shigella 
D) Osteoporosis, leukemia

Question 10

Which of the following drugs could be used as a decongestant in a 6-year-old child?

Accepted Answer

A) Pseudophedrine 
B) Psyllium 
C) Sirolimus 
D) Sulfisoxazole 
A) Pseudophedrine 
B) Psyllium 
C) Sirolimus 
D) Sulfisoxazole

Question 11

A patient is prescribed Roferon-A. Of the following, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) A MRSA infection 
B) Multiple sclerosis 
C) Chronic hepatitis C 
D) Infertility. 
A) A MRSA infection 
B) Multiple sclerosis 
C) Chronic hepatitis C 
D) Infertility.

Question 12

Which of the following is the presumed action of saw palmetto?

Accepted Answer

A) Treatment of BPH by inhibition of 5-?-reductase 
B) Prevention of colds by an immune-stimulatory action 
C) Treatment of hypercholesterolemia by inhibition of HMG-CoA-reductase 
D) Treatment of hypercoagulable states by the inhibition of platelet adhesion 
A) Treatment of BPH by inhibition of 5-?-reductase 
B) Prevention of colds by an immune-stimulatory action 
C) Treatment of hypercholesterolemia by inhibition of HMG-CoA-reductase 
D) Treatment of hypercoagulable states by the inhibition of platelet adhesion

Question 13

A 28-year-old female patient has just started taking Xanax and is concerned that it may not be safe if she decides to try and get pregnant. Which of the following adverse effects would not be mentioned during your counseling session with her?

Accepted Answer

A) Blood dyscrasias 
B) Xanax is a Pregnancy Category D drug. 
C) Seizures may accompany abrupt withdrawal. 
D) Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia 
A) Blood dyscrasias 
B) Xanax is a Pregnancy Category D drug. 
C) Seizures may accompany abrupt withdrawal. 
D) Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia

Question 14

What is the therapeutic class of itracozanole (Sporanox)?

Accepted Answer

A) Itracozanole is an anti-fungal agent. 
B) Itracozanole is an antibacterial agent. 
C) Itracozanole is an antiviral agent. 
D) Itracozanole is a GABA agonist. 
A) Itracozanole is an anti-fungal agent. 
B) Itracozanole is an antibacterial agent. 
C) Itracozanole is an antiviral agent. 
D) Itracozanole is a GABA agonist.

Question 15

Which of the following tablets and capsules should NOT be crushed?
I. Boniva
II. Inderide
III. OxyContin
IV. Propylthiouracil

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 16

Which of the following is a common anti-emetic used as an adjunct in chemotherapy AND is a 5HT3 receptor antagonist?

Accepted Answer

A) Aprepitant 
B) Ondansetron 
C) Metoclopramide 
D) All of the above. 
A) Aprepitant 
B) Ondansetron 
C) Metoclopramide 
D) All of the above.

Question 17

Which of the following is an anti-convulsant?

Accepted Answer

A) Celebrex 
B) Celexa 
C) Cerebyx 
D) None of the above are anti-convulsants. 
A) Celebrex 
B) Celexa 
C) Cerebyx 
D) None of the above are anti-convulsants.

Question 18

Which of the following is an appropriate diagnosis for the use of Gleevec?

Accepted Answer

A) Transplant rejection 
B) Oat cell carcinoma 
C) Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) 
D) Acute migraine 
A) Transplant rejection 
B) Oat cell carcinoma 
C) Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) 
D) Acute migraine

Question 19

A patient comes to you in her 3rd trimester and says that she forgot to tell you about one of her medications; it is trandolapril. She is now concerned about the safety of her unborn child. What can you tell her?

Accepted Answer

A) If the doctor prescribed it, it is safe. 
B) Trandolapril is contraindicated during pregnancy. We will find a substitute for you while you are pregnant. 
C) There is no contraindication to taking Trandolapril while pregnant. 
D) Trandolapril is contraindicated for women who are breastfeeding, but not for women who are pregnant. 
A) If the doctor prescribed it, it is safe. 
B) Trandolapril is contraindicated during pregnancy. We will find a substitute for you while you are pregnant. 
C) There is no contraindication to taking Trandolapril while pregnant. 
D) Trandolapril is contraindicated for women who are breastfeeding, but not for women who are pregnant.

Question 20

Which of the following should be used on a short-term basis due to the risk of physical and psychological dependence?

Accepted Answer

A) Sustiva 
B) Edrophonium 
C) Ambien 
D) None of the above; these are all very safe medications. 
A) Sustiva 
B) Edrophonium 
C) Ambien 
D) None of the above; these are all very safe medications.

Which of the following trade names is NOT correctly matched with its generic name?

For which of the following conditions would QVAR be indicated? I. Seasonal/perennial rhinitis II. Asthma III. Emphysema

Which of the following medications is a Pregnancy Category X?

A patient is in hypertensive crisis with bp> 240/130 mm Hg. There is evidence of end organ damage. Which of the following would be the BEST first choice to use?

A patient has a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Of the following drugs, which should be avoided in this patient? I. Quinolones II. NSAIDs III. Food colorings IV. Vitamin B12

Which of the following makes an incorrect statement concerning the administration of Cholestyramine?

Of the following medications, which is the only anxiolytic?

Which of the following is an equivalent method of hand-writing 500 micrograms in a prescription or other record of medication?

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

Which of the following drugs could be used as a decongestant in a 6-year-old child?

A patient is prescribed Roferon-A. Of the following, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following is the presumed action of saw palmetto?

A 28-year-old female patient has just started taking Xanax and is concerned that it may not be safe if she decides to try and get pregnant. Which of the following adverse effects would not be mentioned during your counseling session with her?

What is the therapeutic class of itracozanole (Sporanox)?

Which of the following tablets and capsules should NOT be crushed? I. Boniva II. Inderide III. OxyContin IV. Propylthiouracil

Which of the following is a common anti-emetic used as an adjunct in chemotherapy AND is a 5HT3 receptor antagonist?

Which of the following is an anti-convulsant?

Which of the following is an appropriate diagnosis for the use of Gleevec?

A patient comes to you in her 3rd trimester and says that she forgot to tell you about one of her medications; it is trandolapril. She is now concerned about the safety of her unborn child. What can you tell her?

Which of the following should be used on a short-term basis due to the risk of physical and psychological dependence?

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Which of the following trade names is NOT correctly matched with its generic name?

For which of the following conditions would QVAR be indicated? I. Seasonal/perennial rhinitis II. Asthma III. Emphysema

Which of the following medications is a Pregnancy Category X?

A patient is in hypertensive crisis with bp> 240/130 mm Hg. There is evidence of end organ damage. Which of the following would be the BEST first choice to use?

A patient has a glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency. Of the following drugs, which should be avoided in this patient? I. Quinolones II. NSAIDs III. Food colorings IV. Vitamin B12

Which of the following makes an incorrect statement concerning the administration of Cholestyramine?

Of the following medications, which is the only anxiolytic?

Which of the following is an equivalent method of hand-writing 500 micrograms in a prescription or other record of medication?

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

Which of the following drugs could be used as a decongestant in a 6-year-old child?

A patient is prescribed Roferon-A. Of the following, what is the most likely diagnosis?

Which of the following is the presumed action of saw palmetto?

A 28-year-old female patient has just started taking Xanax and is concerned that it may not be safe if she decides to try and get pregnant. Which of the following adverse effects would not be mentioned during your counseling session with her?

What is the therapeutic class of itracozanole (Sporanox)?

Which of the following tablets and capsules should NOT be crushed? I. Boniva II. Inderide III. OxyContin IV. Propylthiouracil

Which of the following is a common anti-emetic used as an adjunct in chemotherapy AND is a 5HT3 receptor antagonist?

Which of the following is an anti-convulsant?

Which of the following is an appropriate diagnosis for the use of Gleevec?

A patient comes to you in her 3rd trimester and says that she forgot to tell you about one of her medications; it is trandolapril. She is now concerned about the safety of her unborn child. What can you tell her?

Which of the following should be used on a short-term basis due to the risk of physical and psychological dependence?

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