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1
Q 
Which of the following is a correctly matched brand and generic?
 A.  Sucralfate (Zantac®)
 B.  Ondansetron (Phenergan®)
 C.  Promethazine (Zofran®)
 D.  Tolterodine (Detrol®)
A

D. Tolterodine (Detrol®)

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Which of the following medications treats duodenal ulcers by forming an ulcer-adherent complex that covers the ulcer site and protects it against further damage?
 A.  Carafate(R) 	
 B.  Nexium® 	
 C.  Pepcid® 	
 D.  Prevacid®
A

A. Carafate(R)

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Which is an important counseling point for the use of Prilosec®?
A. Use only as needed for heart burn
B. May not be taken at the same time as antacids
C. The capsule should be never crushed or chewed
D. Take with food

A

C. The capsule should be never crushed or chewed

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4
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Which of the following is in the same drug class as Zantac®?

A. Prilosec®
B. Pepcid®
C. Nexium®
D. Prevacid®

A

B. Pepcid®

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Ranitidine suppresses gastric acid by inhibiting histamine at the H2 receptors while omeprazole suppresses the H+/K+ ATPase enzyme system at the secretory surface of the gastric parietal cells.
A. True
B. False

A

A. True

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6
Q

What is the brand name for dicylcomine?

A. Benyl®
B. Lomotil®
C. Reglan®
D. Zofran®

A

A. Benyl®

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Which of the following is a correctly paired medication and indication?

A. Diphenoxylate with atrophine-diarrhea
B. Dicylcomine- GERD
C. Oxybutynin- irritable bowel
D. Prochlorperazine-constipation

A

A. Diphenoxylate with atrophine-diarrhea

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What is the generic name for Enablex®? 
 A.  Tolterodine 	
 B.  Darifenacin 	
 C.  Oxybutynin 	
 D.  Solifenacin
A

B. Darifenacin

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What is the mechanism of action for solifenacin? 
 A.  Anticholinergic 	
 B.  Beta-3 adrenergic agonist 	
 C.  Muscarinic receptor antagonist 	
 D.  Dopamine receptor antagonist
A

C. Muscarinic receptor antagonist

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hat is one mechanism of action for Regaln? 
 A.  Anticholinergic 
 B.  Beta-3 adrenergic agonist 	
 C.  Muscarinic receptor antagonist 	
 D.  Dopamine receptor antagonist
A

D. Dopamine receptor antagonist

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Which of the following is an important counseling point for oxybutynin?
A. May cause stimulation and exacerbate insomnia
B. If a dose is missed, double the dose at next scheduled dosing time
C. The shell of the ER tablets can be seen in the stool
D. Most common side effect is excess saliva

A

C. The shell of the ER tablets can be seen in the stool

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What is a common adverse effect of tolterodine? 
 A.  Dry mouth 	
 B.  Constipation 	
 C.  Blurry vision 	
 D.  All of the above
A

D. All of the above

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Which of the following is in the same drug class as tolterodine? 
 A.  Metoclopramide 	
 B.  Promethazine 	
 C.  Solifenacin 	
 D.  Dicyclomine
A

C. Solifenacin

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What is the mechanism of action for dipheoxylate with atropine?
A. Intestinal opiate agonist
B. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
C. Post-synaptic dopamine receptor antagonist
D. H1 receptor antagonist

A

A. Intestinal opiate agonist

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Solifenacin tablets may be crushed or chewed.
A. True
B. False

A

B. False

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The GI motility effect of metoclopramide is due to the inhibition of gastric smooth muscle relaxation.
A. True
B. False

17
Q

What is the mechanism of action for ondansetron?
A. Intestinal opiate agonist
B. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
C. Post-synaptic dopamine receptor antagonist
D. H1 receptor antagonist

A

B. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist

18
Q

What is the mechanism of action for promethazine?
A. Intestinal opiate agonist
B. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
C. Post-synaptic dopamine receptor antagonist
D. H1 receptor antagonist

A

D. H1 receptor antagonist

19
Q

What is the mechanism of action for prochlorperazine?
A. Intestinal opiate agonist
B. 5-HT3 receptor antagonist
C. Post-synaptic dopamine receptor antagonist
D. H1 receptor antagonist

A

C. Post-synaptic dopamine receptor antagonist

20
Q

The generic name for Compazine is prochlorperazine
A. True
B. False

21
Q

Which is an important counseling point for Lomotil®?
A. This medication may be habit forming.
B. Discontinue use if clinical response is not seen within 7 days.
C. Diarrhea is a common side effect
D. Available as brand name only

A

A. This medication may be habit forming.

22
Q 
Which of the following is available as a suppository? 
 A.  Metoclopramide 	
 B.  Promethazine 	
 C.  Ondansetron 	
 D.  None of the above
A

B. Promethazine

23
Q 
Which of the following is available as an orally-disintegrating tablet? 
 A.  Metoclopramide 	
 B.  Promethazine 	
 C.  Ondansetron 	
 D.  None of the above
A

C. Ondansetron

24
Q 
Which of the following is indicated for nausea and vomiting?
 A.  Metoclopramide 	
 B.  Promethazine 	
 C.  Prochlorperazine 	
 D.  All of the above
A

D. All of the above

25
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Orally-disintegrating tablets should be removed from the blister just prior to use by peeling the blister apart to remove instead of pushing the tablet through the foil.
A. True
B. False

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