Question 1

Cytarabine is a nucleoside analog often used as a chemotherapeutic agent. Which of the following is true of chemically induced arachnoiditis on intrathecal injection?

Accepted Answer

A) Chemically induced arachnoiditis does not occur with cytarabine use. 
B) Dexamethasone should be co-administered to reduce arachnoiditis. 
C) Chemically induced arachnoiditis only occurs if the cytarabine is given too slowly. Otherwise, it is not a problem. 
D) An OTC analgesic should be co-administered with the cytarabine to limit chemically induced arachnoiditis. 
A) Chemically induced arachnoiditis does not occur with cytarabine use. 
B) Dexamethasone should be co-administered to reduce arachnoiditis. 
C) Chemically induced arachnoiditis only occurs if the cytarabine is given too slowly. Otherwise, it is not a problem. 
D) An OTC analgesic should be co-administered with the cytarabine to limit chemically induced arachnoiditis.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) Asthma 
B) A history of breast cancer 
C) Cardiac arrhythmias 
D) G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase) deficiency 
A) Asthma 
B) A history of breast cancer 
C) Cardiac arrhythmias 
D) G6PD (Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase) deficiency

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a normal lab value?

Accepted Answer

A) Cardiac troponin  50 ng/mL 
C) Glucose: 70-100 mg/mL 
D) Hemoglobin:15 g/dL 
A) Cardiac troponin  50 ng/mL 
C) Glucose: 70-100 mg/mL 
D) Hemoglobin:15 g/dL

Question 4

Brompheniramine is a ____________ used to treat __________ and rarely has the adverse effect of inducing ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) Histamine agonist, allergic rhinitis, hemolytic anemias 
B) Histamine-receptor agonist, anaphylaxis, aplastic anemia 
C) Anti-histamine, allergic symptoms, arrhythmias and bradycardia 
D) Epinephrin agonist, allergic symptoms, tachycardia 
A) Histamine agonist, allergic rhinitis, hemolytic anemias 
B) Histamine-receptor agonist, anaphylaxis, aplastic anemia 
C) Anti-histamine, allergic symptoms, arrhythmias and bradycardia 
D) Epinephrin agonist, allergic symptoms, tachycardia

Question 5

Which of the following drugs is used to treat osteoarthritis?
I. Diclofenac
II. Celecoxib
III. Propoxyphene
IV. Guanfacine

Accepted Answer

A) I, II and IV only 
B) II and IV only 
C) I, II and III only 
D) All the drugs listed are used to treat osteoarthritis. 
A) I, II and IV only 
B) II and IV only 
C) I, II and III only 
D) All the drugs listed are used to treat osteoarthritis.

Question 6

Which of the following is an anti-retroviral agent?

Accepted Answer

A) Acyclovir 
B) Indinavir 
C) Famcyclovir 
D) Valaciclovir 
A) Acyclovir 
B) Indinavir 
C) Famcyclovir 
D) Valaciclovir

Question 7

Tolbutamide is a(n) ____________ used to treat __________ and rarely has the adverse effect of inducing ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) Hypoglycemic, NIDDM, SIADH 
B) Anti-hypertensive, acute hypertensive crisis, atrial fibrillation 
C) Antidepressant, ADD, thrombocytopenia 
D) Dopamine antagonist, insomnia, thrombocytosis 
A) Hypoglycemic, NIDDM, SIADH 
B) Anti-hypertensive, acute hypertensive crisis, atrial fibrillation 
C) Antidepressant, ADD, thrombocytopenia 
D) Dopamine antagonist, insomnia, thrombocytosis

Question 8

When discussing antibiotic treatment (penicillin G, 500 mg, PO, tid) with a patient, which of the following is true?
I. There are no interactions to be concerned about with penicillin G.
II. If a patient is on oral contraceptives, it is strongly suggested that a backup means of contraception is used.
III. If a patient is on oral contraceptives, it is strongly suggested that they stop using the contraceptives immediately.
IV. Taking oral contraceptives along with penicillin is fine as long as you double up on the oral contraceptive.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Which of the following drugs are metabolized via the CYP3A4 pathway?

Accepted Answer

A) Warfarin 
B) Alprazolam 
C) Theophylline 
D) Fluoxetine 
A) Warfarin 
B) Alprazolam 
C) Theophylline 
D) Fluoxetine

Question 10

Which of the following is an anti-protozoal agent?

Accepted Answer

A) Metronidazole 
B) Metformin 
C) Metoprolol 
D) Metolzone 
A) Metronidazole 
B) Metformin 
C) Metoprolol 
D) Metolzone

Question 11

For which of the following conditions would QVAR be indicated?
I. COPD
II. Community acquired pneumonia
III. Asthma

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 12

Which of the following should NOT be used to prevent a migraine?

Accepted Answer

A) OTC products with caffeine 
B) Anti-depressants 
C) Anti-hypertensives 
D) OTC migraine analgesics 
A) OTC products with caffeine 
B) Anti-depressants 
C) Anti-hypertensives 
D) OTC migraine analgesics

Question 13

Of the following organisms, which would be susceptible to azithromycin?
I. Chlamydia pneumoniae
II. Staphyloccoccus pneumoniae
III. Mycoplasma hominis

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following drugs should NOT be used as a diuretic?
I. Albuterol
II. Acetazolamide
III. Mannitol
IV. Metolazone

Accepted Answer

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

Question 15

Which of the following drugs is an anti-platelet agent?

Accepted Answer

A) Inamrinone 
B) Benzotropine 
C) Busulfan 
D) Clopidogrel 
A) Inamrinone 
B) Benzotropine 
C) Busulfan 
D) Clopidogrel

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true concerning Cholecalciferol?

Accepted Answer

A) It is contraindicated in hypercalcemia. 
B) One needs to monitor a patient on cholecalciferol for possible thromboembolic events. 
C) Statement B is true, but statement A is false. 
D) Both statements A and B are true. 
A) It is contraindicated in hypercalcemia. 
B) One needs to monitor a patient on cholecalciferol for possible thromboembolic events. 
C) Statement B is true, but statement A is false. 
D) Both statements A and B are true.

Question 17

A 23-year-old female patient has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which of the following would be the best therapeutic approach?

Accepted Answer

A) An antipsychotic such as aripiprazole 
B) An anxiolytic such as azothioprine. 
C) A calcium regulator such as zoledronic acid 
D) A mood stabilizer such as lithium or lamotrigine. 
A) An antipsychotic such as aripiprazole 
B) An anxiolytic such as azothioprine. 
C) A calcium regulator such as zoledronic acid 
D) A mood stabilizer such as lithium or lamotrigine.

Question 18

Acetoazolamide is a(n) __________used to treat __________ and is contraindicated in __________.

Accepted Answer

A) Dopamine agonist, Parkinson's disease, hepatitis 
B) Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, open-angle glaucoma and drug-induced edema, closed-angle glaucoma 
C) COX-2 inhibitor, osteoarthritis, chronic anemia 
D) Platelet aggregation inhibitor, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure 
A) Dopamine agonist, Parkinson's disease, hepatitis 
B) Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor, open-angle glaucoma and drug-induced edema, closed-angle glaucoma 
C) COX-2 inhibitor, osteoarthritis, chronic anemia 
D) Platelet aggregation inhibitor, atherosclerosis, high blood pressure

Question 19

A patient is considering switching from Catapres patch to the Catapres tablet. Which of the following is the best suggestion you would give them?

Accepted Answer

A) Never use both the patch and the tablets together. 
B) Use both the patch and the tablets for 2-3 days before stopping the patch. 
C) Leave the patch off for 5-7 days and then begin using the tablets. 
D) None of the above; the Catapres patch is ineffective. 
A) Never use both the patch and the tablets together. 
B) Use both the patch and the tablets for 2-3 days before stopping the patch. 
C) Leave the patch off for 5-7 days and then begin using the tablets. 
D) None of the above; the Catapres patch is ineffective.

Question 20

Inflixamab is used as an anti-imflammtory agent in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and IBDs such as ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD). Which of the following should be monitored in a patient on inflixamab?
I. Opportunistic infections
II. WBC and Platelet counts
III. Signs and symptoms of hypersensitivity including fever, chills, rash, dyspnea, facial flushing, chest pain and severe headache
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

Cytarabine is a nucleoside analog often used as a chemotherapeutic agent. Which of the following is true of chemically induced arachnoiditis on intrathecal injection?

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

Which of the following is NOT a normal lab value?

Brompheniramine is a used to treat and rarely has the adverse effect of inducing __.

Which of the following drugs is used to treat osteoarthritis? I. Diclofenac II. Celecoxib III. Propoxyphene IV. Guanfacine

Which of the following is an anti-retroviral agent?

Tolbutamide is a(n) used to treat and rarely has the adverse effect of inducing __.

Which of the following drugs are metabolized via the CYP3A4 pathway?

Which of the following is an anti-protozoal agent?

For which of the following conditions would QVAR be indicated? I. COPD II. Community acquired pneumonia III. Asthma

Which of the following should NOT be used to prevent a migraine?

Of the following organisms, which would be susceptible to azithromycin? I. Chlamydia pneumoniae II. Staphyloccoccus pneumoniae III. Mycoplasma hominis

Which of the following drugs should NOT be used as a diuretic? I. Albuterol II. Acetazolamide III. Mannitol IV. Metolazone

Which of the following drugs is an anti-platelet agent?

Which of the following statements is true concerning Cholecalciferol?

A 23-year-old female patient has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which of the following would be the best therapeutic approach?

Acetoazolamide is a(n) used to treat and is contraindicated in __.

A patient is considering switching from Catapres patch to the Catapres tablet. Which of the following is the best suggestion you would give them?

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Cytarabine is a nucleoside analog often used as a chemotherapeutic agent. Which of the following is true of chemically induced arachnoiditis on intrathecal injection?

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

Which of the following is NOT a normal lab value?

Brompheniramine is a ____________ used to treat __________ and rarely has the adverse effect of inducing ____________.

Which of the following drugs is used to treat osteoarthritis? I. Diclofenac II. Celecoxib III. Propoxyphene IV. Guanfacine

Which of the following is an anti-retroviral agent?

Tolbutamide is a(n) ____________ used to treat __________ and rarely has the adverse effect of inducing ____________.

Which of the following drugs are metabolized via the CYP3A4 pathway?

Which of the following is an anti-protozoal agent?

For which of the following conditions would QVAR be indicated? I. COPD II. Community acquired pneumonia III. Asthma

Which of the following should NOT be used to prevent a migraine?

Of the following organisms, which would be susceptible to azithromycin? I. Chlamydia pneumoniae II. Staphyloccoccus pneumoniae III. Mycoplasma hominis

Which of the following drugs should NOT be used as a diuretic? I. Albuterol II. Acetazolamide III. Mannitol IV. Metolazone

Which of the following drugs is an anti-platelet agent?

Which of the following statements is true concerning Cholecalciferol?

A 23-year-old female patient has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Which of the following would be the best therapeutic approach?

Acetoazolamide is a(n) __________used to treat __________ and is contraindicated in __________.

A patient is considering switching from Catapres patch to the Catapres tablet. Which of the following is the best suggestion you would give them?

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Brompheniramine is a used to treat and rarely has the adverse effect of inducing __.

Tolbutamide is a(n) used to treat and rarely has the adverse effect of inducing __.

Acetoazolamide is a(n) used to treat and is contraindicated in __.