Progression Exam P3 (Mock Exam) Flashcards
(SATA) Which of the following are true about methadone?
a. It can cause QT prolongation
b. For addiction, it should be dosed every 4-6 hours
c. For severe pain, it should be dosed every 8-12 hours
d. It can cause respiratory depression
a, c, d
Why should ketorolac IV use be limited to 5 days?
a. Prolonged use may increase blood pressure
b. Prolonged use may lead to renal toxicity
c. Prolonged use may increase cardiovascular risk
d. Prolonged use may lead to liver toxicity
c?
Black box warning: Max duration of use 5 days. Increased risk of thrombotic events, GI effects and bleeding.
What is the mechanism of action of Jardiance?
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor (-flozin)
(SATA) Which of the following are examples of sulfonylureas?
a. Glimepiride
b. Glipizide
c. Glyburide
d. Sitagliptin
a, b, c (sitagliptin is a DPP-4 inhibitor)
Filgrastim is used in the treatment of which of the following conditions?
a. Hypertension
b. Headache
c. Neutropenia following bone marrow transplant
d. Anemia in patients with chronic renal failure
c
Which of the following drugs is associated with causing vivid dreams, confusion, and other CNS effects?
a. Ziagen
b. Amoxicillin
c. Efavirenz
d. Lopinavir/ritonavir
c
(SATA) Which of the following are thiazide diuretics?
a. Chlorothiazide
b. Chlorthalidone
c. Hydrochlorothiazide
d. Chlordiazepoxide
a, b, c
Memantine is effective in moderate to severe Alzheimer’s dementia via which mechanism?
a. Azetylcholinesterase inhibition
b. Serotonin reuptake inhibition
c. N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonism
d. Dopamine receptor agonist
c (Namenda)
Prasugrel belongs to which medication class?
a. Antiplatelet, thienopyridines
b. Antihypertensives
c. Anticoagulants
d. Antibiotics
a
Which medication should be avoided in patients with known serious structural cardiac abnormalities, coronary artery disease […] sudden death?
a. Memantine
b. Methocarbamol
c. Escitalopram
d. Lisdexamfetamine
d
Cytarabine is commonly used to treat which of the following cancers?
a. Lung cancer
b. Breast cancer
c. Colon cancer
d. Acute myelogenous leukemia
d
Which of the following is true regarding Tylenol #3?
a. CYP2D6 inhibitors may decrease the efficacy
b. It should not be used in children
c. As a schedule III controlled substance, it cannot be refilled
d. Constipation is uncommon
a?
Which of the following causes apoptosis in tumor cells by inhibiting cell mitosis?
a. Gemcitabine
b. Gleevec
c. Paraplatin
d. Taxol
d
(SATA) Which of the following statements regarding carbidopa/levidopa is/are correct?
a. Therapeutic effects may take weeks to months to achieve
b. Some patients may require QID dosing or use more than one dosage strength for adequate control
c. Use of concurrent MAO inhibitors is contraindicated
d. Parcopa is an extended-release formulation
b, c, d
Which of the following classes of medications can reduce GI ulcers in high-risk patients?
a. Alpha-1 antagonists
b. Histamine-2 antagonists
c. Antacids
d. Subsalicylates
b
What is the mechanism of action of fibrates?
a. Stimulate peroxisome proliferator activated receptors (PPARμ)
b. PPARβ
c. PPARα
d. PPARγ
c
Which of the following effects is a result of the drug interaction between fentanyl and antipsychotic agents?
a. Increased analgesic effects
b. Enhanced hypotensive effects
c. Serotonin syndrome
d. Increased sedation
d?
Milrinone directly produces which of the following effects?
a. Increased heart rate
b. Increased contractility and cardiac output
c. Increased urine output
d. Increased vasoconstriction and blood pressure
b (a. would be chronotropic)
(SATA) Which of the following medications contain estrogen?
a. Premarin
b. Estraderm
c. Climara
d. Depo-Provera
a, b, c
Which of the following agents may be used as a prokinetic agent in patients with diabatic gastroparesis and as an [antacid?]
a. Dicyclomine
b. Simethicone
c. Metoclopramide
d. Prochlorperazine
c
Which of the following is a correct counseling point for the fentanyl transdermal patches?
a. They must be cut to size
b. Fever can decrease absorption
c. They should be placed on the same painful area each time
d. They should be worn for 72 hours before replacing
d
What do Miacalcin and Fosamax have in common?
a. Abdominal pain is the most common adverse reaction of both medications
b. They both have an oral formulation
c. Antacids may decrease the absorption of both medications
d. They are both used for the treatment of osteoporosis
d
Which of the following is the preferred antihistamine to use when needed during pregnancy?
a. Fexofenadine
b. Loratidine
c. Hydroxyzine
d. Promethazine
b
All of the following are brand names for fenofibrate EXCEPT
a. Triglide
b. TriCor
c. Lopid
d. Antara
c
Which of the following is an example of a biguanide?
a. Amaryl
b. Januvia
c. Actos
d. Glucophage
d
Which drug should not be given to a patient with a sulfonamide allergy?
a. Amoxicillin
b. Septra
c. Augmentin
d. Tetracycline
b
What is the mechanism of action of Bentyl?
a. Acts peripherally on opioid receptors
b. Blocks the action of acetylcholine at parasympathetic sites
c. Blocks H+/K+ ATP-ase in the gastric parietal cells
d. Competitively inhibits histamine at H2 receptors
b
Which of the following drugs is a drug of choice for methicillin-resistant S. aureus infections?
a. Neosporin
b. Amoxicillin
c. Vancomycin
d. Rifampin
c
There is an FDA black box warning that states there is an increased risk of suicidal thinking and behavior in children and adolescents for what drugs?
a. Antipsychotic agents, especially the newer ones
b. Antidepressants
c. Anti-anxiety agents, including benzodiazepines
d. None of the above
b
Which of the following represents the most common adverse reactions seen with donepezil?
a. Weight gain
b. Somnolence
c. Rash
d. Gastrointestinal symptoms (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)
d
Which of the following is an indication for Neulasta therapy?
a. Hepatitis
b. MI
c. Neutropenia associated with myelosuppressive chemotherapy
d. Anemia associated with chronic renal failure
c
What is the antidote for unfractionated heparin?
a. Vitamin K
b. Potassium
c. Protamine
d. Vitamin B12
c
(SATA) Which of the following are black box warnings for valproate/divalproex medications?
a. Pancreatitis
b. Rash
c. Teratogenicity
d. Hepatotoxicity
a, c, d
(SATA) Which of the following are common adverse reactions of Synthroid?
a. Fatigue
b. Weight gain
c. Heat intolerance
d. Decreased appetite
a, c, d
Which of the following is NOT a Schedule C-II controlled substance
a. Lisdexamfetamine
b. Methylphenidate
c. Amphetamine/dextroamphetamine
d. Modafinil
d
Which antifungal is a nephrotoxin?
a. Itraconazole
b. Amphotericin B
c. Fluconazole
d. Vorizonazole (oral)
b
Which of the following medications have been associated with rare cases of osteonecrosis of the jaw?
a. Thyroid replacement therapy
b. High-dose steroids
c. Progestin-only contraceptives
d. Bisphosphonates
d
Lubiprostone is the first agent in a new class of drugs used to treat what condition?
a. Gastroesophageal reflux
b. Irritable bowel syndrome with constipation
c. NSAID-induced ulcers
d. Motion sickness
b
(SATA) Which of the following is an indication for bivalirudin therapy?
a. STEMI undergoing PCI
b. HIT
c. UA/NSTEMI
d. None of the above
a, b
Which of the following is not an essential monitoring parameter of amiodarone?
a. Liver function tests
b. Thyroid
c. Pulmonary function tests
d. Renal function
d