Pharmacology Final Exam

Question 1

What is a primary adverse effect
associated with Cisplatin?
A) Hepatotoxicity
B) Nephrotoxicity
C) Hypertension
D) Hyperglycemia

Answer 1

B) Nephrotoxicity

Question 2

Which of the following is a common
adverse effect of Zofran?
A. Headache
B. Liver damage
C. Rash
D. Blurred vision

Answer 2

A. Headache

Question 3

What are the uses of radiation therapy?
A. To kill cancer cells and shrink tumors
B. To be combined with other cancer treatments
C. To help with symptoms of cancer
D. All of the above

Answer 3

D. All of the Above

Question 4

What drug has an interaction with
Keytruda?
A. Aspirin
B. Hydrochlorothiazide
C. Thalidomide
D. All of the above

Answer 4

C.Thalidomide

Question 5

What is a side effect in Tamoxifen?
a. Hot flashes
b. Nausea/vomiting
c. Orthostatic hypotension
d. Homonymous hemianopsia

Answer 5

A. Hot flashes

Question 6

What is a side effect in Bevacizumab
(Avastin)?
a. Hypotension
b. Hypertension
c. Hyperglycemia
d. Weight gain

Answer 6

B.Hypertension

Question 7

What should be closely monitored during
monoclonal antibody infusion?
A) Blood glucose levels
B) Heart rate and rhythm
C) Signs of an infusion reaction
D) Urine output

Answer 7

C. Signs of Infusion Reaction

Question 8

What is a critical clinical consideration when administering
loop diuretics with aminoglycosides?
A) Increased liver function
B) Enhanced renal clearance
C) Risk of ototoxicity
D) Decreased blood pressure

Answer 8

C) Ototoxicity

Question 9

Which medication should be avoided due to an increased
risk of lithium toxicity when combined with a thiazide?
A. ACE Inhibitors
B. Digoxin
C. NSAIDS
D. Albuterol

Answer 9

C.NSAIDS

Question 10

What is an important consideration when using potassium-
sparing diuretics in elderly patients?
A. Increased water retention
B. Risk of hyperkalemia
C. Decreased cardiac output
D. Enhanced blood clotting

Answer 10

B. Risk of Hyperkalemia

Question 11

What foods should you avoid while taking Losartan?
A. Bananas
B. Potassium supplements (“No salt”etc,)
C. Tyramine containing foods
D. Yogurt

Answer 11

B. Potassium supplements (“No salt”etc,)

Question 12

What adverse effect may develop from abrupt withdrawal
of ACE inhibitors after long-term use?
A) Rebound hypertension
B) Acute renal failure
C) Hyperkalemia
D) Heart palpitations

Answer 12

A) Rebound hypertension

Question 13

What acid-base imbalance does sodium bicarbonate treat?
A. Metabolic acidosis
B. Respiratory acidosis
C. Metabolic alkalosis
D. Respiratory alkalosis

Answer 13

A. Metabolic acidosis

Question 14

How long do phosphate binders and thyroid medications
need to be separated by?
A. 10 minutes
B. 1 hour
C. 30 minutes
D. They can be given at the same time

Answer 14

B. 1 hour

Question 15

What is a potential long-term risk associated with
the use of pantoprazole?
A) Weight gain
B) Bone fractures
C) Hypertension
D) Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Answer 15

B) Bone fractures

Question 16

Which drug is contraindicated while taking Ondansetron as it could cause
serotonin syndrome?
A. Depakote
B. Lexapro
C. Ritalin
D. Xanax

Answer 16

B. Lexapro

Question 17

Unless advised otherwise by your medical provider, what is the maximum
amount of days that you should take Docusate at a time?
A.) 3 Days
B.) 5 Days
C.) No limit
D.) 7 Days

Answer 17

D.) 7 Days

Question 18

Which of the following below is considered a serious side effect of metoclopramide
(Reglan)?
a) Hypotension
b) Confusion
c) Supraventricular Tachycardia
d) Headache

Answer 18

c) Supraventricular Tachycardia

Question 19

Which of the following is a common side effect of esomeprazole (Nexium)?
A. Weight gain
B. Drowsiness
C. Diarrhea
D. Increased heart rate

Answer 19

C. Diarrhea

Question 20

Which sign/symptom is MOST concerning after calcium carbonate use?
A. Constipation for one day after use
B. A calcium level of 8.2
C. increased acid levels after 1 month of use
D. Abdominal pain an hour after use

Answer 20

C. increased acid levels after 1 month of use

Question 21

A 35-year-old male has just taken famotidine for the first time and suddenly starts to
exhibit hives, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the face, lips and tongue. What is he
experiencing?
A. Normal side effects of medication
B. Allergic reaction
C. Drug interaction
D. Anaphylaxis

Answer 21

B. Allergic reaction

Question 22

Man age 65 started Semaglutide tells their HCP that their sight has worsened. What could this be?
A: Parkinson’s
B: Guillen Barre
C: Diabetic Retinopathy
D: Von Willebrand Syndrome

Answer 22

C: Diabetic Retinopathy

Question 23

What is the recommended dose for males 65 years of age and older?
A.50mg
B. 15mg
C. 5mg
D. 25mg

Answer 23

D. 25mg

Question 24

Which items listed below should not be taken concurrently with
levothyroxine?
a) yogurt, milk, cheese
b) coffee, tea
c) calcium and iron supplements
d) all of the above

Answer 24

d) all of the above

Question 25

What condition is contraindicated for the use of COC’s? A – Being over the age of 30 B – Diagnosis of Hypertension C – Using for prevention of pregnancy D – All of the above

Answer 25

B – Diagnosis of Hypertension

Question 26

Which condition increases the risk of lactic acidosis with metformin? A)Hypertension B) Liver disease C) Asthma D) GERD

Answer 26

B) Liver disease

Question 27

WHAT INFECTION CAN CAUSE LOWER LIMBS AMPUTATION WITH JARDIANCE? A. SINUS INFECTION B. FUNGAL INFECTION (MYCOTIC) C. UTIs D. DEHYDRATION

Answer 27

B. FUNGAL INFECTION (MYCOTIC)