Quiz 8

Question 1

Why should Glucotrol XL not be crushed?

Answer 1

It is an extended release tablet therefore should not be crushed; the mechanism for slowing absorption may be damaged if the medication is manipulated.

Question 2

How should Synthroid be taken?

Answer 2

on an empty stomach

Question 3

What is the brand name for glipiZIDE?

Answer 3

Glucotrol

Question 4

What is the brand name of insulin lispro?

Answer 4

HumaLOG

Question 5

A patient hands you a prescription for Amaryl® (glimepiride) and mentions that it is for his Type 1 diabetes. What should you do?

Answer 5

alert the pharmacist of a possible drug error

Question 6

What is the generic levothyroxine sodium to treat?

Answer 6

Hypothyroidism

Question 7

What is the brand name for desiccated thyroid extract?

Answer 7

Armour Thyroid

Question 8

What is the brand name of insulin aspart?

Answer 8

NovoLOG

Question 9

What type of drug is Januvia® classified as?

Answer 9

DPP-4 inhibitor

Question 10

Which of the following generic names is used to treat Type 2 diabetes?

Answer 10

pioglitazone/metFORMIN

Question 11

What is the generic name of DiaBeta® and Micronase

Answer 11

glyBURIDE