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Which of the following is not a condition for a medication to be considered therapeutically equivalent? A. Can be administered by an approved route B. Same active ingredient C. Same dosage form D. Same strength or concentration ANS WER¥ Vv A. Can be administered by an approved route Which of the following is an example of an ACE inhibitor? A. Amlodipine B. Enalapril C. Nadolol D. Cerapamil ANSWERV V B.Enalapril ” Which of the following medications is indicated for the treatment of depression? A. Alprazolam B. Escitalopram C. Lorazepam D. Rameltcon ANSWERY ¥ B. Escitalopram Which of the following is the generic name for Singulair? A, Albuterol B. Montelukast C. Theophylline D. Zileuton ANSWERV ¥ B. Montelukast— is the generic for Singulair Which of the following is classified as a long-acting insulin? A. Insulin analog injection B. Insulin glulisine C. Insulin glargine D. Isophane insulin ANSWERV ¥ C. Insulin glargine- administer once a day Which of the following medications interacts with vitamin K? A. Clonidine B. Dabigatran C, Heparin D. Warfarin ANS WERV ¥ D. Warfarin— The action of warfarin is affected by the presence or absence of vitamin K. Which of the following medications must be monitored through a blood test? A, Buspirone B. Ilydroxyzine C. Levothyroxine D. Pseudoephedrine ANSWERV ¥ C. Levothyroxine—Patients being treated with a levothyroxine will require periodic blood tests performed. Which of the following suffixes indicates the drug is a beta blocker? A. -alol A. Metoclopramide B. Ranitidine C. Rabeprazole D. Sueralfate ANSWERV V C. Rabeprazole Which of the following medications is used in the treatment of glaucoma? A. Ciprofloxacin B. Dexamethasone C. Latanoprost D. Naphazoline ANSWER¥ ¥ C, Latanoprost(Xalatan) is a prostaglandin analog used in the treatment of glaucoma. Which drug classifications would be used in treating herpes? A. Antivirals B. Fusion inhibitors C. Non- nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors D. Protease inhibitors ANSWERYV ¥ A. Antivirals B, C, D are used for HIV and AIDS Which of the following medications is used to abort a migraine headache? A. aspirin B. celecoxib C. ibuprofen D. sumatriptan ANS WERV ¥V D-- Sumatriptan (Imitrex) is used to abort migraine headaches Which of the following diuretics is often taken with a potassium supplement? A. amiloride B. hydrochlorothiazide C. spironolactone D. triamterene ANSWERV V B-- hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that may result in a reduction of potassium in the body, therefore a potassium supplement is often prescribed for these patients Which of the following hypoglycemic medications is classified as a biguanide? A. glipizide B. glyburide C. metformin D. repaglinide ANSWERV ¥ C-- Metformin is a biguanide hypoglycemic agent Which of the following medications is used during pregnancy may result in a birth defect? A. amoxicillin B. clotrimazole C. isotretinoin D. methyldopa ANSWERV ¥ C--Isotretinoin may cause birth defects if taken by a pregnant women. Which of the following is the generic name for Lexapro? A. duloxetine B. escitalopram C. fluoxetine C. Diabetes D. Herpes ANSWERY ¥ C. Januvia (sitagliptin) is indicated in diabetes Which medication is the drug of choice for a cardiac arrhythmia? A. digoxin B. furosemide C. lisinopril D. triamterene ANSWERV V A--Lanoxin (digoxin) is the drug of choice for cardiac arrhythmia. Dairy products or antacids will reduce the effectiveness of A. amoxicillin B. cephalexin C. erythromycin D. tetracycline ANS WERV V D-- Dairy products should be taken by a patient | hour before or 2 hours after meals to prevent binding to tetracycline. Which of the following is the generic name for Diovan? A. irbesartan B. losartan C. olmesartan D. valsartan ANSWERV ¥ D-- Valsartan is the generic name for Diovan Which of the following medications is a protease inhibitor used in the treatment of HIV? A. didanosine B. enfuvirtide C. nelfinavir D. stavudine ANSWERY ¥ C. Nelfinavir Which of the following medications is indicated in the treatment of angina? A. amiodarone B. carbamazepine C. nitroglycerin D. warfarin ANSWERV ¥ C. nitroglycerin Which of the following is the brand name for ipratropium-albuterol? A. Combivent Respimat B. Combivir C. Pulmicort D. Symbicort ANSWERV V A. Combivent Respimat Which of the following medications is indicated in the treatment of bipolar disease’? A. amitriptyline B. imipramine C. lithium D. pregabalin ANSWERV V C--Lithium is indicated for bipolar disease, amitriptyline and imipramine are indicated for depression, and pregabalin is indicated for neuropathic pain. Which of the following drug classifications should be taken with food or milk to avoid stomach distress? A. Beta blockers Which of the following vitamins is water soluble and maintains the integrity of mucous membranes and metabolic energy pathways? A, Vitamin A B. Vitamin B2 C. Vitamin D3 D. Vitamin E ANSWERV ¥ B-Vitamin B2 is water-soluble is indicated for insomnia. A. Etodolac B. Ibuprofen C. Valproic acid D. Zolpidem ANSWERV ¥ D-- Zolpidem (Ambien) Which of the following herbal products may be used as a laxative? A. Cascara sagrada B. Chondroitin C. Cranberry D. Glucosamine ANSWERV ¥ A. Cascara sagrada Which of the following is classified as a chemotherapeutic agent indicated for breast cancer? A. bleomycin B. cisplatin C. etoposide D. tamoxifen ANSWERV V D-- Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) is a hormone agent Which of the following topical preparations is indicated for acne vulgaris? A. ciclopirox B. miconazole C. tolnaftate D. isotretinoin ANSWERV ¥ D. Isotretinoin Which of the following glaucoma agents must be refrigerated? A. brimonidine B. latanoprost C. timolol D. travoprost ANSWERV ¥ B. Latanoprost (Xalatan) must be refrigerated after it has been opened. Which of the following medications has a narrow therapeutic index? A. furosemide B. levothyroxine C. metformin D. pravastatin ANSWERV ¥ B. Levothyroxine Which of the following is an opioid? A. celecoxib B. ibuprofen C. meperidine D. piroxicam ANSWERV ¥ C. Meperidine interacts with oral hypoglycemic agents. B. Neuroleptics C. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors D. Valproates ANSWERV V C. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors Which of the following medications is indicated for ADHD? A, atomoxetine B. gabapentin C. lithtum D. topiramate ANSWERV V A. Atomoxetine (Strattera) What is the generic name for Cialis? A. sildenafil B. selegilene C. tadalafil D. vardenafil ANSWERV V C. Tadalafil Which of the following is a side effect of aluminum hydroxide? A. Constipation B. Diarrhea C. Electrolyte imbalance D. Metallic taste ANSWERV V A. Constipation A patient taking Fosamax should A. lie down after taking the medicine. B. take the medicine at bedtime. C. take with food. D. take with water. ANSWERV V Fosamax should be taken with 8oz of water. A patient taking Fosamax should take it first thing in the morning, not lie down for at least 30 min after taking the medicine, and wait at least 30 min before eating To which drug classification does furosemide belong? A. Beta blocker B. Calcium channel blocker C. HMG-COA reductase inhibitor D. Loop diuretic ANS WER¥ ¥ D. Loop diuretic What is the generic name for Lyrica? A. divalproex B. gabapentin C. pregabalin D. primidone ANSWERV ¥ C. Pregabalin Which of the following medications should be taken with food? A. latanoprost B. ondansetron C. prednisone D. timolol ANSWERV ¥ C. prednisone Which of the following medications may result in drowsiness as a side effect’? A. Cromolyn nasal A. liothyronine B. medroxyprogesterone C. mehimazole D. zolmitriptan ANSWERV ¥ C. Mcthimazole (Tapazolc) Which of the following medications is indicted for acute coronary syndrome and thrombotic event prevention? A. clopidogel B. enoxaparin C. heparin D. warfarin ANSWERV V A. Clopidogel (Plavix) What is the brand name for amoxicillin trihydrate/potassium clavulanate? A. Augmentin B. Ceftin C. Cipro D. Biaxin ANSWERV V A. Augmentin Which of the following medications is used to treat bacterial infections? A. acyclovir B. cephalexin C. clotrimazole D. stavudine ANSWERV ¥ B. Cephalexin (Keflex) Which of the following agents is an expectorant? A. guaifenesin B. cetrizine C. loratadine D. oxymetazoline ANSWERV V A. guaifenesin Which of the following medications could be used to treat anxiety? A. alprazolam B. carbamazepine C. cephalexin D. valproic acid ANSWERV V A. alprazolam (Xanax) What electrolyte does Klor-Con provide to the body? A. Calcium B. Magnesium C. Potassium D. Sodium ANSWERV ¥ C. Klor-Con is a potassium supplement used in conjunction with non- potassium-sparing diuretics What condition is risendronate indicated? A. Acne vulgaris B. Arrhythmia C. Osteoporosis D. Parasites ANSWERV ¥ C. Osteoporosis What is the active ingredient in Tylenol? A. flutamide B. prazosin C. terazosin D. toltcrodine ANSWERV V D. Tolterodine Which of the following medications is indicated to treat bipolar disease and epilepsy? A. carbamazepine B. lithium C. olanzapine/fluoxetine D. risperidone ANSWERV Vv A. Carbamazepine (Tegretol) 73. To which drug classification does Singulair belong? A. Antihistamine B. Bronchodilator C. Leukotriene inhibitor D. Xanthine derivative ANSWERV v C. Leukotriene inhibitor Which of the following medications is indicated for arrhythmias? A. benztropine B. dronedarone C. quetiapine D. stavudine ANS WERV ¥ B. Droncdarone (Multaq); Ben (Cogentin) is used to treat Parkinson, quetiapine (Seroquel) is for schizophrenia, stavudine (Zerit) is to treat HIV or AIDS. What is the generic name for Aricept? A. donepezil B, memantine C, rivastigmine D. venlafaxine ANS WERV Vv A. donepezil Which vaccine may be frozen or refrigerated? A. Hep A vaccine B. Influenza vaccine C. MMR vaccine D. Pneumococeal vaccine ANS WERV V C. MMR vaccine; Hep A, influenza, and pneumococeal vaccines must be stored in a refrigerator. is a genitourinary (GU) antispasmodic indicated for an overactive bladder. A. bivalirudin B. nebivolol C. olmesartan D. tolterodine ANSWERV ¥ D. Tolterodine; Bivalirudin (Angiomax) ia an anticoagulant, nebivolol (Bystolic) and olmesartan (Benicar) are hypertension is indicated for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis and possesses a "boxed warning." A. allopurinal B. ezetimibe C. liraglutide 
