Question 1

Pioglitazone is a(n)___________________ of the ___________________class and is used to treat ___________ . Pioglitazone is contraindicated with/in ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hypoglycemic, sulfonylurea, Type 2 diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis (DK
A)  
B)  Hypoglycemic, biguanide, Type 1 diabetes, serious infection
C)  Hypoglycemic, thiozolidinedione, Type 2 diabetes, children.
D)  Anti-lipid agent, statin, hyperlipidemia, gout exacerbations C

Question 2

Which of the following can induce a photoreaction in a sensitive individual?
I. Chlorthiazide
II. Oxaprozin
III. Tretinoin
IV. Hydroxyurea

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

A patient of yours is on tegaserod. Which of the following co-morbidities would indicate a need for caution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alzheimer's Disease
B)  Gallstone
C)  Concurrent viral infections
D)  Pre-existing cataracts B

Question 4

Which of the following are possible signs/symptoms/complications of respiratory alkalosis?
I. Apathy
II. Confusion
III. Air hunger
IV. Muscle twitching

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Which of the following creams reduces contraceptive effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clindamycin
B)  Vagifem
C)  Miconazole
D)  Metronidazole

Question 6

Which of the following are possible signs/symptoms/complications of tretinoin (Retin-A)?
I. GI hemorrhage.
II. Cerebrovascular accident
III. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Of the following medications, which is the only hypoglycemic agent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Paroxetine
B)  Nateglinide
C)  Tocainide
D)  Magnesium oxide

Question 8

You are asked to monitor a multiple myeloma patient on IV melphalan. Which of the following lab parameters need to be determined to appropriately monitor the patient?

Accepted Answer

A)  Serum glucose levels.
B)  Creatinine clearance.
C)  Serum potassium levels
D)  Platelet counts

Question 9

Which of the following is a long-acting insulin?

Accepted Answer

A)  Humulin50/50
B)  Humalog
C)  Novolog
D)  Ultralente

Question 10

A patient using moricizine (Ethmozine) approaches you asking what possible side effects there might be. What could you tell him?
I. Arrhythmias
II. Thrombophlebitis
III. Pseudomembranous colitis

Accepted Answer

A)  I only
B)  II only
C)  I and II only
D)  All are possible side effects.

Question 11

Which of the following drugs is an opioid agonist?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

What are the drugs combined in Maxzide, and what is the indication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Amiloride, HCTZ, diuresis
B)  HCTZ, triamterene, cardiac arrythmias
C)  HCTZ, triamterene, hypertension
D)  Guaifenisin, theophylline, asthma

Question 13

What does the "R" in the chemotherapeutic combination, CHOP+R, represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Rituxan
B)  Ramelteon
C)  Ramipril
D)  Raloxiphene

Question 14

Which of the following drugs is used to treat nausea and vomiting?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tolcapone
B)  Butorphenol
C)  Topiramate
D)  Granisetron

Question 15

Which of the following is the correct epinephrine dosage with an infusion rate of 30 mL/hr and an epinephrine concentration of 1 mg in 250 mL of a solution of 5% dextrose in water?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 mcg/min
B)  4 mcg/min
C)  10 mcg/min
D)  135 mcg/min

Question 16

Your patient has a prescription for Glucophage/metformin (850 mg three times a day (TID)). His doctor added Glyburide to increase glycemic control. What is the maximum dose of metformin in combination with another hypoglycemic?

Accepted Answer

A)  1000 mg TID
B)  2000 mg every day
C)  Nothing; they cannot be combined.
D)  Whatever dose is needed to reduce blood sugar to below 126 mg/dL.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Thiazide diuretic, ascites, electrolyte imbalance
B)  Anti-infective, penicillin derivative, community acquired pneumonia, thrombocytopenia
C)  Atypical antipsychotic, bipolar disorder, acute manic episodes
D)  Opioid agonist, moderate to severe pain, respiratory depression

Question 18

A patient is taking 40 mg PO of lovastatin with his evening meal. He comes to you saying that for the last 2-3 weeks, he feels as if his legs are cramping. Which of the following tests would you recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  A CBC (complete blood count)  and a full comp metabolic (chemistries)  test
B)  Lipid levels including VLDL levels
C)  Total lovastatin serum concentrations
D)  Creatine phosphokinase (CPK) , the MM isoenzyme

Question 19

Which of the following is a loop diuretic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Verapamil
B)  Adenosine
C)  Propafenone
D)  Bumetanide

Question 20

A patient diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is prescribed spironolactone along with a combined estrogen-progestin. What would you tell her about the serious possible side effects of the spironolactone?

Accepted Answer

A)  The serious possible side effects include breast discomfort and increased urinary frequency.
B)  The serious possible side effects include breast discomfort and increased appetite.
C)  The serious possible side effects include GI bleeds, breast cancer, metaolic acidosis and hyperkalemia.
D)  The serious possible side effects include breast discomfort and increased breast size.

Exam 5: Pharmacological

Pioglitazone is a(n) _______ of the _class and is used to treat _ . Pioglitazone is contraindicated with/in _______.

Which of the following can induce a photoreaction in a sensitive individual? I. Chlorthiazide II. Oxaprozin III. Tretinoin IV. Hydroxyurea

A patient of yours is on tegaserod. Which of the following co-morbidities would indicate a need for caution?

Which of the following are possible signs/symptoms/complications of respiratory alkalosis? I. Apathy II. Confusion III. Air hunger IV. Muscle twitching

Which of the following creams reduces contraceptive effectiveness?

Which of the following are possible signs/symptoms/complications of tretinoin (Retin-A) ? I. GI hemorrhage. II. Cerebrovascular accident III. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

Of the following medications, which is the only hypoglycemic agent?

You are asked to monitor a multiple myeloma patient on IV melphalan. Which of the following lab parameters need to be determined to appropriately monitor the patient?

Which of the following is a long-acting insulin?

A patient using moricizine (Ethmozine) approaches you asking what possible side effects there might be. What could you tell him? I. Arrhythmias II. Thrombophlebitis III. Pseudomembranous colitis

Which of the following drugs is an opioid agonist?

What are the drugs combined in Maxzide, and what is the indication?

What does the "R" in the chemotherapeutic combination, CHOP+R, represent?

Which of the following drugs is used to treat nausea and vomiting?

Which of the following is the correct epinephrine dosage with an infusion rate of 30 mL/hr and an epinephrine concentration of 1 mg in 250 mL of a solution of 5% dextrose in water?

Your patient has a prescription for Glucophage/metformin (850 mg three times a day (TID) ) . His doctor added Glyburide to increase glycemic control. What is the maximum dose of metformin in combination with another hypoglycemic?

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

A patient is taking 40 mg PO of lovastatin with his evening meal. He comes to you saying that for the last 2-3 weeks, he feels as if his legs are cramping. Which of the following tests would you recommended?

Which of the following is a loop diuretic?

A patient diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is prescribed spironolactone along with a combined estrogen-progestin. What would you tell her about the serious possible side effects of the spironolactone?

Exam 5: Pharmacological

Pioglitazone is a(n) ___________________ of the ___________________class and is used to treat ___________ . Pioglitazone is contraindicated with/in ___________.

Which of the following can induce a photoreaction in a sensitive individual? I. Chlorthiazide II. Oxaprozin III. Tretinoin IV. Hydroxyurea

A patient of yours is on tegaserod. Which of the following co-morbidities would indicate a need for caution?

Which of the following are possible signs/symptoms/complications of respiratory alkalosis? I. Apathy II. Confusion III. Air hunger IV. Muscle twitching

Which of the following creams reduces contraceptive effectiveness?

Which of the following are possible signs/symptoms/complications of tretinoin (Retin-A) ? I. GI hemorrhage. II. Cerebrovascular accident III. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)

Of the following medications, which is the only hypoglycemic agent?

You are asked to monitor a multiple myeloma patient on IV melphalan. Which of the following lab parameters need to be determined to appropriately monitor the patient?

Which of the following is a long-acting insulin?

A patient using moricizine (Ethmozine) approaches you asking what possible side effects there might be. What could you tell him? I. Arrhythmias II. Thrombophlebitis III. Pseudomembranous colitis

Which of the following drugs is an opioid agonist?

What are the drugs combined in Maxzide, and what is the indication?

What does the "R" in the chemotherapeutic combination, CHOP+R, represent?

Which of the following drugs is used to treat nausea and vomiting?

Which of the following is the correct epinephrine dosage with an infusion rate of 30 mL/hr and an epinephrine concentration of 1 mg in 250 mL of a solution of 5% dextrose in water?

Your patient has a prescription for Glucophage/metformin (850 mg three times a day (TID) ) . His doctor added Glyburide to increase glycemic control. What is the maximum dose of metformin in combination with another hypoglycemic?

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

A patient is taking 40 mg PO of lovastatin with his evening meal. He comes to you saying that for the last 2-3 weeks, he feels as if his legs are cramping. Which of the following tests would you recommended?

Which of the following is a loop diuretic?

A patient diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is prescribed spironolactone along with a combined estrogen-progestin. What would you tell her about the serious possible side effects of the spironolactone?

Pioglitazone is a(n) _______ of the _class and is used to treat _ . Pioglitazone is contraindicated with/in _______.

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