Quiz 2

Question 1

Which of the properties below would be true of naproxen (Aleve), but not acetaminophen (Tylenol)?

Anti-pyretic

Analgesic

Anti-inflammatory

Available over-the-counter

Answer 1

Anti-inflammatory

Question 2

Opioid analgesics, like oxycodone, exert their pain-relieving effect through which mechanism

Answer 2

Stimulate mu receptors

Question 3

The mechanism of action of sumatriptan (Imitrex)

Answer 3

Causes vasoconstriction of the intracranial blood vessels

Question 4

A patient requires a topical corticosteroid for the treatment of a skin condition on their face. Which potency of steroid would be most appropriate to prescribe

Answer 4

Low potency

Question 5

Which progestin below used in hormonal contraceptives would be LEAST likely to cause androgenic adverse effects?

Answer 5

Drospirenone

Question 6

Which hormone therapy would be most appropriate to treat severe vasomotor symptoms in a perimenopausal woman with an intact uterus

Answer 6

Estrogen and progestin

Question 6

For a patient who desires to become pregnant soon after stopping her hormonal contraceptive method, all of the following would be appropriate EXCEPT:

Levonorgestrel intrauterine device (Mirena)

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera)

Etonogestrel subdermal device (Nexplanon)

Ethinyl estradiol and norgestimate tablets (Sprintec)

Answer 6

Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera)

Question 7

Bisphosphonates, such as alendronate (Fosamax), exert their effect by inhibiting the action of:

Answer 7

Osteoclasts

Question 8

A patient prescribed tadalafil (Cialis) should be counseled to avoid which of the following?

Lisinopril (Zestril)

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

Tamsulosin (Flomax)

Finasteride (Proscar)

Answer 8

Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)

Question 9

Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with testosterone therapy?

Anemia

Fatigue

Muscle wasting

Enlarged prostate

Answer 9

Enlarged prostate