Practice Exam Questions Flashcards
Why shouldn’t Cordarone be given with sofosbuvir-containing regimens?
Serious symptomatic bradycardia
How should patients take the Viekira Pak tablets?
2 pink tablets + 1 beige tablet in morning, 1 beige tablet in the evening
(Beige tablet is dasabuvir)
What medications are Viekira Pak contraindicated in combination with?
Ethinyl estradiol, lovastatin, simvastatin
What warnings are associated with interferons?
May cause or aggravate:
- Autoimmune disorders
- Psychiatric symptoms
- Ischemic disease
- Infections
What lab abnormalities are indicative of chronic liver disease?
Hypoalbuminemia and increased INR
ANC calculation
WBC x % neutrophils (segs + bands) x 10
Why should acetaminophen be used instead of NSAIDs in patients with cirrhosis?
NSAIDs can precipitate GI bleeding, blunt the diuretic response, and exacerbate renal dysfunction. APAP is safer if used sparingly at reduced doses.
Which natural product is used as a liver-protective agent?
Milk Thistle
What is a non-pharmacological recommendation for managing hepatic encephalopathy?
Restricting animal protein intake
What pharmacologic category is Transderm Scop?
Anticholinergic
Transderm Scop counseling points
- May cause dry mouth, dizziness and confusion
- Do not use alcohol
- Can make patient tired; don’t operate heavy machinery
Why can scopolamine worsen glaucoma?
anticholinergics can increase intraocular pressure and worsen glaucoma
Which BZDs are considered most safe in patients over the age of 65 based on Beers Criteria?
Lorazepam, oxazepam, temazepam
Which natural products can be used for anxiety?
Valerian, kava, St. John’s Wort, passionflower
USP chapter for non-sterile compounding
USP 795
What is Onzetra Xsail?
Intranasal sumatriptan
What treatment could be used for a 13-year old suffering from frequent migraines?
Maxalt (At least 6), Zolmiptriptin nasal and almotriptan and Treximet (at least 12)
How to take CellCept?
Twice daily on empty stomach, 12 hours apart
Common live vaccines that should be avoided in transplant patients
intranasal FluMist, MMR, Varivax (chicken pox), Zostavax (shingles)
Brand name(s) of everolimus
Afinitor, Zortress
Which cancers are transplant patients at higher risk for?
Melanoma, lymphoma
How often should the following be performed at minimum:
- glove fingertip testing
- air sampling
- temperature check
- air pressure check
- annually
- every 6 months
- daily
- daily
How often should media fill testing for technicians be performed?
Annually for medium- and low-risk compounding
Semiannually for high-risk compounding
What is considered high-risk compounding?
Making a CSP from non-sterile ingredients
Which reagent is used for the bacterial endotoxin test (BET)?
Limulus Amebocyte Lysate (LAL) is used for the BET to test for pyrogens
Brand name of calcium polycarbophil
Fibercon
Alvimopan
Entereg, opioid receptor antagonist for prevention of post-op ileus
(REMS drug, max 15 doses)
What are the peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonists for constipation?
Methylnaltrexone (Relistor)
Naloxegol (Movantik)
Naldemedine (Symproic)
Lubiprostone
Amitiza for opioid induced constiption
Linaclotide (brand, MOA, tx)
Linzess, agonist of guanylate cyclase C, treats chronic idiopathic constipation (or IBS-C)
Eluxadoline
Viberzi for IBS-D
Drugs that worsen BPH
- Anticholinergics
- Antihistamines
- Caffeine
- Decongestants
- Diuretics
- SNRIs
- TCAs (and other drugs with anticholinergic properties)
- Testosterone products
Drugs that increase blood pressure
- Amphetamines or other ADHD drugs
- Cocaine
- Decongestants
- Erythropoietin-stimulating agents
- Immunosuppressants (eg tacrolimus)
- NSAIDs
- Systemic steroids
Lotrel
Benazepril/Amlodipine
Tenoretic
Atenolol/Chlorthalidone
Ziac
Bisoprolol/HCTZ
Byvalson
Nebivolol/Valsartan
Zestoretic
Lisinopril/HCTZ
First line agents for pregnant women with chronic HTN (>160/105)
Labetalol, nifedipine ER, methyldopa
Thiazide MOA
Inhibit Na reabsorption in DCT, causing increased excretion of Na, Cl, and water
Olmesartan warning
(Benicar); sprue-like enteropathy - severe chronic diarrhea with substantial weight loss
Spironolactone MOA
Non-selective aldosterone receptor blocker (also blocks androgen = endocrine SE, gynecomastia eg)
Which beta-blockers have intrinsic sympathomimetic activity (ISA)?
(do not decrease HR to the same degree as other beta-blockers)
Acebutolol, Penbutolol, Pindolol
Which beta blockers should be taken with food?
Metoprolol tartrate and succinate, carvedilol
Brevibloc
Esmolol (IV)
Beta-1 selective agents
(AMEBBA)
Atenolol, Metoprolol, Esmolol, Bisoprolol, Betaxolol, Acebutolol
Nebivolol classification
(Bystolic); beta-1 selective blocker and NO-dependent vasodilation
Which beta-blocker has high lipid solubility and crosses the BBB?
Propranolol (Inderal)
-more CNS SE but also useful for migraine ppx, essential tremor, etc
Which beta-blockers have a warning of causing hyperglycemia?
Beta-1 and -2 blockers (nonselective) - decrease insulin secretion
List the centrally-acting alpha-2 agonists
- Clonidine (Catapres) [Kapvay for ADHD]
- Guanfacine IR (Tenex) [ER - Intuniv for ADHD]
- Methyldopa
Warnings/SE for methyldopa
Positive Coombs test (risk for hemolytic anemia) Hypersensitivity reactions (DILE)
Clonidine patch counseling
Changed weekly; apply to upper outer arm or chest; remove before MRI to prevent burn
*do not stop clonidine suddenly - rebound HTN
darifenacin
Enablex - blocks M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor responsible for bladder muscle contractions (anticholinergic agent) for tx of OAB
tolterodine
Detrol LA - blocks M2 and M3 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors responsible for bladder muscle contractions (anticholinergic agent) for tx of OAB
desmopressin
Noctiva - reduces urine production for OAB (warning hyponatremia)
Exforge
Amlodipine/Valsartan
Ziac
Bisoprolol/HCTZ
Which antihypertensive agents have a risk of drug induced lupus erythematosus?
Methyldopa and Hydralazine
butterfly rash
IV agents available to treat hypertension
Chlorothiazide, nicardipine, Esmolol, Labetalol, hydralazine, enalaprilat, methyldopa, propanolol, metoprolol, celvidipine, diltiazem and verapamil
What are the GIIb/IIIa inhibitors?
eptifibatide (Integrelin), abciximab (ReoPro)
Name an IV P2Y12 inhibitor
cangrelor (Kengreal)
What is the MOA of tenecteplase?
(TNKase) Fibrinolytics bind to fibrin and convert plasminogen to plasmin. Plasmin then degrades the fibrin mesh leading to clot dissolution.
How long should patients continue BB and ACEi therapy after having an MI?
BB - 3 years (unless HF, Afib, eg)
ACEi - indefinitely
Symbyax
Fluoxetine/Olanzapine
Vilazodone
Viibryd
Drugs indicated to treat PMDD
Sarafem (contains fluoxetine), Yaz, and Zoloft
Medications that contribute to depression
lipophilic beta blockers, clonidine, methyldopa, certain types of hormones (including hormonal contraceptives), indomethacin, interferons, isotretinoin, some medications for ADHD
Side effects of bupropion
dry mouth, insomnia, tremors/risk of seizure
Live vaccines
MMR, MMRV, Varicella, Zoster, Yellow fever, influenza intranasal, rotavirus, cholera, typhoid (vivotif)
Necessary interval between and antibody-containing blood product and MMR or varicella-containing vaccine (except zoster)
minimum of 3 months and may be up yo 11 months; if vaccine given first, wait 2 weeks prior to giving Ab; if Ab given first, wait 3 months or longer prior to vaccine
Timing relationship between TB skin test and administration of a live vaccine
Administer both on the same day; if live vaccine has been given recently, but not on same day, wait 4 weeks prior to placing PPD test; or given PPD first and wait 48-72 hrs until its read prior to giving live vaccine
Vaccines in pregnancy
In season inactivated flu vaccine, Tdap x 1 with each pregnancy (optimal between 27-36 weeks; live vaccines are CI
HPV9 dosing
(Gardasil 9); if started before age 15: 2 doses (month 0 and 6-12 months later); if started after age 15 or if immunocompromised: 3 doses (month 0, 1-2, 6)
Which influenza vaccines are only indicated for patients at least 65 years of age?
Fluzone high-dose and Fluad
ProQuad
MMR + Varicella
Menactra vs Menveo
MCV4 Meningococcal Vaccines; Menactra is 9 months-55years; Menveo is 2 months-55 years
Pneumococcal vaccination in children <2 years of age
PCV13 (Prevnar) because they should not receive the polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23)
Pneumococcal vaccination in adults at least 65 years of age
If never vaccinated: PCV13 followed by PPSV23 12 months later
Spacing between PPSV23 doses
At least 5 years
Pneumococcal vaccination in immunocompromised patients age 6-64
1 dose of Prevnar then 8 weeks later PPSV23, then 5 years later PPSV23, then at age 65 PPSV23
DTaP only indicated in what age
<7 years old
ACIP age recommendation vs FDA approval of Zostavax
Approved for 50+, recommended in 60+ years of age
Timing of antivirals in relation to varicella-containing vaccines
stop 24 hours before vaccine and do not administer for 14 days after vaccination
Administration of IM vaccines
deltoid muscle with 1” needle unless fat; 22-25 gauge needle at 90 degree angle
Administration of SQ vaccines
fatty tissue over triceps with a 5/8”, 23-25 gauge needle at a 45 degree angle
SQ Administered Vaccines
MMR, MPSV, varicella-containing, and PPSV (also IM)
Concentration-dependent (Cmax: MIC) antibiotics
aminoglycosides, quinolone, daptomycin
AUC:MIC Abx
vancomycin, macrolides, tetracyclines, colistimethate
Time> MIC (time-dependent)
Beta-lactams
First-line use of: Pen VK
Strep throat and mild non purulent skin infections
First-line use of: Amoxicillin
otitis media; infective endocarditis prophylaxis prior to dental procedures
First-line use of: Augmentin
otitis media and sinus infections; use lowest dose of clavulanate to reduce diarrhea
First-line use of: Pen G
syphilis (2.4 million units IM x 1)
First-line use of: Zosyn
pseudomonas infections; extended infusions can be used to maximize T>MIC
First-line use of: Nafcillin (IV) and dicloxacillin (PO)
MSSA