NAPLEX ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND

NAPLEX ACTUAL EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND

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Which of the following statements concerning use of Precedex in critical care patients is correct?AIt can only be used if the patient is intubated.BIt can only be used if the patient is also receiving a paralytic.CIt will decrease blood pressure.DIt is indicated for use up to 72 hours.EIt is more likely to cause delirium than a benzodiazepine. - CORRECT ANSWER-It will decrease blood pressure.

MH is a 65 year old post-menopausal female with a family history of breast cancer. She was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and wants to know if she can use raloxifene. Which statement concerning raloxifene is correct?AIt increases the risk of breast cancer.BIt is not indicated for treatment of osteoporosis.CIt can cause dangerous blood clots.DThe brand name is Prezista.EIt reduces hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms. - CORRECT ANSWER-It can cause dangerous blood clots.

The pharmacist performs a screening to see if JC requires any immunizations. Which drug references would be useful to determine vaccine requirements for JC? (Select ALL that apply.) Answer

AUSP 800

BThe American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care CMorbidity and Mortality Weekly Report DThe CDC's Pink Book EThe FDA's Orange Book - CORRECT ANSWER-C Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report DThe CDC's Pink Book

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Which medication increases the risk for C. difficile infections and fractures if used long-term?Answer AMetoclopramide BNaproxen CPantoprazole DFluoxetine ESimvastatin - CORRECT ANSWER-C Pantoprazole

The patient qualifies for a fentanly patch because he has been taking ____ of morphine equivalent daily for at least ______. - CORRECT ANSWER-60 mg, 7 days

tapentadol ER brand? - CORRECT ANSWER-Nucynta ER

A patient is receiving ribavirin as part of her hepatitis C regimen. Which of the following are boxed warnings for ribavirin?Answer ATeratogenic effects and lactic acidosis BLactic acidosis and hemolytic anemia CHemolytic anemia and vesicant potential DTeratogenic effects and hemolytic anemia EVesicant potential and teratogenic effects - CORRECT ANSWER-Teratogenic effects and hemolytic anemia

The combined calcium and phosphorus in a PN should not exceed 45 mEq/L. What is the combined calcium and phosphorus (there are 2 mEq PO4/mmol) in this PN order and is it considered safe?Phosphate 24 mmol Calcium 12 mEq - CORRECT ANSWER-30 mEq/L yes

Calculate the daily grams of nitrogen that LB will be receiving from the parenteral nutrition. (Answer must be numeric; no units or commas; round the final answer to the nearest WHOLE number.) AA 105 g - CORRECT ANSWER-17g

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PK has received a prescription for Forteo. Which statement concerning Forteo is correct?AIt should not be used for more than 5 years.BThe generic name is denosumab.CIt can cause hypocalcemia.DIt is an analog of human parathyroid hormone.EThe prefilled pen should be kept at room temperature. - CORRECT ANSWER-D It is an analog of human parathyroid hormone.

Which of the following antipsychotics are available in oral formulations suitable for patients with difficulty swallowing or for use in patients who might try to hide the medication in their mouth in order to spit it out? (Select ALL that apply.) AnswEr A Clozapine B Olanzapine C Risperidone D Quetiapine E Ziprasidone - CORRECT ANSWER- AClozapine B Olanzapine C Risperidone

Intralipid 20% = _____ kcal/ml Intralipid 10% = ____kcal/mL - CORRECT ANSWER-2 kcal/ml 1.1 kcal/ml

A young adult female patient was prescribed an appropriate dose of Tylenol #3 during an emergency department visit. Within 48 hours, the patient was brought back to the emergency department by ambulance due to respiratory depression and somnolence. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this response?Answer AThe patient is HLA-B*5701 positive.BThe patient has 2C192 or 3 alleles.

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CThe patient is a 2D6 ultra-rapid metabolizer.DThe patient has a deficiency of thiopurine methyltransferase (TPMT).EThe patient has 2C92 or 3 alleles. - CORRECT ANSWER-C The patient is a 2D6 ultra-rapid metabolizer.

A pharmacist will counsel a female patient who is beginning lamotrigine therapy for bipolar disorder.There are no interacting medications on the profile. Which of the following counseling statements should the pharmacist share with the patient? (Select ALL that apply.) Answer AThis medication can cause serious skin reactions, including a very severe rash.BIt is important that this medication is titrated slowly; follow the instructions carefully.COne of the brand names for this medication is Trileptal.DYour starter kit packaging should be orange.EYour starter kit packaging should be blue. - CORRECT ANSWER-A This medication can cause serious skin reactions, including a very severe rash.BIt is important that this medication is titrated slowly; follow the instructions carefully.DYour starter kit packaging should be orange.

By Day #2 of her visit, DB's oxygen saturation has gradually improved and her physician has asked the pharmacist to convert her SoluMedrol to an equivalent dose of oral prednisone. What is the equivalent daily dose of oral prednisone in milligrams? (Answer must be numeric; no units or commas; round the final answer to the nearest WHOLE number.)

Solumedrol IV 20mg q8h - CORRECT ANSWER-75 mg prednisone daily

• methylprednisolone: 5 prednisone: 5 prednisolone: 20 hydrocortisone

Which of the following statements concerning sumatriptan is correct?Answer AIt is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.BIt is available as a needle-free intramuscular injection.CPopular brand names include Maxalt and Zomig.DIt is a serotonin antagonist that causes vasodilation of cranial blood vessels.

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