Quick Quiz 2

Question 0

Which of the following is/are not the primary causes of impetigo ?
A. Rhinoviruses
B. Staphylococci
C. Streptococci
D. Both A and C

Answer 0

A. Rhinoviruses

Staph and Strep, are both bacteria that cause impetigo

Question 1

Which of the following is a prodrug ?
A. P.O. Hydrocodone (Lortab)
B. IV Vancomycin (Vancocin)
C. P.O. Penicillin (Pen VK)
D. P.O. Cefalexin (Keflex)

Answer 1

A. P.O. Hydrocodone (Lortab)

Only Hydrocodone is a prodrug here

Question 2

During the deductible phase of the standard Medicare Part D plan,
A. The amount paid by the patient declined for the first time in 2014
B. The actual cost to the patient for all drugs remained stable
C. The total cost to the patient del lined due to inclusion of monthly premium costs that the patient pays
D. The cost to the patient continued to fall, and will be eliminated by 2020

Answer 2

A. The amount paid by the patient declined for the first time in 2014

The cost to the patient did not rise nor remain stable. However, on the Coverage Gap will be “closed” by 2020. Monthly premiums paid by patients does not contribute to the total amount paid. By the patient during any phase of the he Medicare Part D Standard plan.

Question 3

Which of the he following can alter the absorption of a drug from the intestine?
A. CYP3A4
B. P-glycoprotein
C. CYP1A2
D. CYP2D6

Answer 3

B. P-glycoprotein

All the CYP450 enzymes are metabolizing enzymes, and do not interfere with a drugs actual absorption.

Question 4

Vaccines in current use:
A. Can cause autism by current scientific evidence
B. Have caused more morbidity and mortality than they have increased herd immunity levels in the U.S.
C. Augment existing community (“herd”) immunity
D. Can be given to any patient who physically appears to be in normal health

Answer 4

C. Augment existing community (or “herd”) immunity.

Herd immunity increases within a community when members of the community’s survive the infection or are effectively immunized against the infection in question.

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a live bacterial vaccine ?
A. Polyvalent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine
B. Neisseria meningitis vaccine
C. Hemophilus influenzae type b
D. None of these

Answer 5

D. None of these

None of those are live