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1. Antihypertensives cure hypertension? (Points : 2)

       True

       False

 

 

Question 2.2. Ineffectiveness of antibiotics is related to (Points : 2)

saving some of the medication for future infections

reading and properly taking the medication

careful selection of the antibiotic

listening to the pharmacist about proper administration.

 

 

Question 3.3. Which of the following is NOT true about drug resistance with antibiotics? (Points : 2)

       Only a few antimicrobials promote the emergence of drug-resistant drugs.

       Antibiotics should be used discriminately with viral infections

       Drugs that interfere with the normal immune system may cause superinfections

       Inappropriate use of drugs will increase the resistance of normal flora, making them possible pathogens.

 

 

Question 4.4. There are different ways to classify penicilins. Which of the following is NOT a way to classify penicillins? (Points : 2)

time of action

generation

broad-spectrum

narrow-spectrum

 

 

Question 5.5. Which of the following is a sign that a patient may be allergic to the antibiotics they are taking? (Points : 2)

upset stomach

rash and urticarial

blurred vision

kidney failure

 

 

Question 6.6. Penicillin is considered bactericidal because (Points : 2)

it strengthens cells walls.

it causes the pathogen cells to shrink.

it enhances cell reproduction.

it weakens cell walls, causing lysis

 

 

Question 7.7. Indiscriminate laxative use may lead to (Points : 2)

increase urine output

loss of sodium

heart burn

cardiac irregularities

 

 

Question 8.8. Which of the following is not a side effect of medication used in the gastrointestinal tract? (Points : 2)

increase thirst

nausea

constipation

diarrhea

 

 

Question 9.9. A patient has a known history of being allergic to penicillin. Which of the following would NOT be a good alternative to penicillin? (Points : 2)

cephalosporins

macrolids

azithromycin

erythromycins

 

 

Question 10.10. If a medication is only sensitive to a few or specific bacteria, it is known as a (Points : 2)

specific-spectrum medication

broad-spectrum medication

narrow-spectrum medication

wide spectrum medication

 

 

Question 11.11. The principal differences among the penicillins are their (Points : 2)

spectrum of antibacterial action.

their duration of action.

their stability in stomach acid.

all of the above

 

 

Question 12.12. Which of the following antacid compounds causes diarrhea? (Points : 2)

       Sodium compounds

       Magnesium compounds

       Aluminum compounds

       Calcium compounds

 

 

Question 13.13. If a patient has an infection that warrants a prescription for an antibiotic, which is the best way to choose one? (Points : 2)

based on the medication the sale’s rep dropped off.

based on the suspected sensitivity of infecting organism.

based on the pharmacists recommendation.

based on the most commonly prescribed medication at the time.

 

 

Question 14.14. Which of the following antacids is a magnesium-based compound? (Points : 2)

Amphojel

       Rolaids

milk of magnesia

Alka Seltzer

 

 

Question 15.15. It’s important to help patients make certain lifestyle changes in order to improve their gastrointestinal condition. Which of the following is a good tip to help your patient? (Points : 2)

       Do not elevate your bed.

       Eat as much as you can in one sitting.

       Eat one or two meals a day.

       Eat five small meals a day.

 

 

Question 16.16. Which of the following laxative group is used for diagnostic testing? (Points : 2)

stool softeners

stimulant laxatives

osmotic laxatives

lubricant laxatives

 

 

Question 17.17. Which drug class can increase oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange? (Points : 2)

       Bronchodilators

       Expectorants

       Antihistamines

Mucolytics

 

 

Question 18.18. A patient was placed on the glucocorticoid Vanceril 2 puffs twice a day. You tell the patient that they need to rinse their mouths after inhaling to prevent (Points : 2)

cavities

oral candidiasis

tarter build up

plague build up

 

 

Question 19.19. It’s important to let patients know that taking certain GI medications can lead to color change of their stool. Which drug or drug ingredient may turn a patient’s stool red. (Points : 1)

phenolphthalein

       Maalox

aluminum salts

       Bismuth

 

 

Question 20.20. The ideal time to give an antacid is (Points : 2)

during a meal.

       2 hours prior to a meal.

       2 hours after a meal.

       1 hour prior to a meal

 

 

Question 21.21. Which of the following is the most effect nonopioid cough suppressant? (Points : 2)

dextromethorphan

bensonatate

hydrocodone

diphenhydramine

 

 

Question 22.22. Which of the following is an anthelmintics and has an indication for use against tapeworms and flukes? (Points : 2)

tegaserod

praziquantel

lubiprostone

mebendazole

 

 

Question 23.23. The most common drug interaction when using nasal decongestants is (Points : 2)

the use of beta blockers

the use of pseudoephedrine

the use of antibiotics

the use of MAOIs

 

 

Question 24.24. Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of respiratory tract disorders? (Points : 2)

cough

sore throat

chest pain

nausea

 

 

Question 25.25. Which of the following side effect, common in first-generation antihistamines, has been reduced to basically no problem in second-generation antihistamines? (Points : 2)

sedation

constipation

nausea

dizziness

 

 

Question 26.26. One sign of gastrointestinal bleeding is (Points : 2)

dark, tarry stools

light colored stools

constipation

loose stools

 

 

Question 27.27. The main action of beta-adrenergic drugs such as albuterol is on (Points : 2)

skeletal muscles of the diaphragm

smooth muscles of bronchial tree

smooth muscle of blood vessels

skeletal muscles of rib cage

 

 

Question 28.28. Seasonal and perennial rhinitis is best treated with (Points : 2)

fluticasone

pseudoephedrine

azelastine

cromolyn sodium

 

 

Question 29.29. Which is one possible contraindication for patients taking antihistamines that needs to be monitored by a physician? (Points : 2)

sneezing

rhinorrhea

itching

hypertension

 

 

Question 30.30. Which of the following GI medications can be used to treat Crohn’s disease? (Points : 2)

       Pepto-Bismol

Azulfidine

       Imodium

Lomotil

 

 

Question 31.31. Which of the following drug class is prescription only and treats congestive heart failure? (Points : 2)

antianginal agents

vasodilators

antihypertensives

cardiac glycosides

 

 

Question 32.32. Mr. Jones was prescribed an antihypertensive medication do to his high blood pressure and he wants to know how long will he have to take the medication. You tell him (Points : 2)

he can stop in a few hours.

he can stop when he is cured.

he can stop whenever he wants.

antihypertensives are lifelong medications

 

 

Question 33.33. A medication that has a positive inotropic affect (Points : 2)

decreases conduction of electrical impulses

increases force of myocardial contraction

decrease heart rate

vasodilates coronary arteries

 

 

Question 34.34. Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of medications for urinary tract disorders? (Points : 2)

uticaria

headaches

enuresis

discolored urine

 

 

Question 35.35. Which of the following medications are used to treat patients who have had symptoms for more than two days? (Points : 2)

Symmetrel

Relenza

       Tamiflu

Flumadine

 

 

Question 36.36. Which of the following is considered an urinary tract antispasmotic? (Points : 2)

flavoxate

       TMP-SMZ

       Bactrim

Septra DS

 

 

Question 37.37. A patient was prescribed Ventolin, which is an MDI. You inform the patient that they should (Points : 2)

not to rinse out mouth after administering

wait 5 minutes between puffs

administer it in only one puff

gargle to prevent stomatitis

 

 

Question 38.38. Impaired skeletal muscle function, weakness, and paralysis are signs of (Points : 2)

potassium depletion

calcium depletion

sodium excess

magnesium excess

 

 

Question 39.39. Which class of antidysrhythmics blocks potassium channels and prolongs ventricular repolarization? (Points : 2)

       Class IV

       Class I

       Class II

       Class III

 

 

Question 40.40. Which combination of drugs is the preferred method for initial therapy of hypertension? (Points : 2)

vasodilators and alpha blockers

beta blockers and diuretics

angiotensionanatagonists and diuretics

diuretics and calcium channel blockers

 

 

Question 41.41. Signs of electrolyte loss include all of the following EXCEPT (Points : 2)

nausea, vomiting

edema, constipation

numbness, tingling

lethargy, weakness

 

 

Question 42.42. In treating a patient who has asthma with a bronchodilator such as Atrovent (anticholinergic agent) which is a major side effect? (Points : 2)

all of the above

       UTI

dyspepsia

dry mouth

 

 

Question 43.43. The range of microoganisms against which an antibiotic agent has activity is called? (Points : 2)

sphere

scope

scale

spectrum

 

 

Question 44.44. Urine color change is quite common with medications that treat urinary tract disorders. Which drug possibly changes the color of urine brown to black? (Points : 2)

methyldopa

nitrofurantoin

iron salts

phenothiazine

 

 

Question 45.45. Caffeine is an example of which OTC drug class? (Points : 2)

anticoagulants

hypolipidemics

cardiac glycosides

diuretics

 

 

Question 46.46. A patient was prescribed furosemide and wants to know how it works. You explain that the medication (Points : 2)

constricts peripheral blood vessels

increase the heart’s force of contraction

dilates peripheral blood vessels

blocks the reabsorption of sodium and chloride

 

 

Question 47.47. Which of the following is true about HMG CoA reductase inhibitors? (Points : 2)

they can be discontinued when lipoprotein levels are lowered.

they work by reducing cholesterol production by the kidney

the process of lowering cholesterol and LDL is dose dependent.

they raise HDL levels

 

 

Question 48.48. Which of the following medications is used to treat an overactive bladder? (Points : 2)

       TMP-SMZ

tolterodine

oxybutynin

nitrofurantoin

 

 

Question 49.49. Which is considered the first line of defense against influenza A and B? (Points : 2)

zanamivir

vaccination

Relenza

       Tamiflu

 

 

Question 50.50. Digoxin can reverse the manifestation of heart failure by (Points : 2)

all of the above

decreasing vasoconstriction

increasing cardiac output

decreasing heart rate

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