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Which of the following newer antipsychotic drugs is classified today as being "atypical?"
Select one:
**a.**
**perphenazine**
**b.**
**fluphenazine**
**c.**
**trifluoperazine**
**d.**
**aripiprazole**
Select one:
**a.**
**perphenazine**
**b.**
**fluphenazine**
**c.**
**trifluoperazine**
**d.**
**aripiprazole**
d
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Fluoxetine is an example of an antidepressant that appears to work through which of the following mechanisms?
Select one:
**a.**
**It blocks norepinephrine receptors in the limbic system.**
**b.**
**It is an agonist at alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the brain.**
**c.**
**It blocks dopamine receptors and is a beta-adrenergic receptor agonist.**
**d.**
**It inhibits the reuptake of serotonin in the brain.**
Select one:
**a.**
**It blocks norepinephrine receptors in the limbic system.**
**b.**
**It is an agonist at alpha-2 adrenergic receptors in the brain.**
**c.**
**It blocks dopamine receptors and is a beta-adrenergic receptor agonist.**
**d.**
**It inhibits the reuptake of serotonin in the brain.**
d
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A child with a bed-wetting problem might be prescribed a(n)
Select one:
**a.**
**tetracyclic antibiotics.**
**b.**
**tricyclic antidepressant.**
**c.**
**Parkinson's agent.**
**d.**
**sleeping agent.**
Select one:
**a.**
**tetracyclic antibiotics.**
**b.**
**tricyclic antidepressant.**
**c.**
**Parkinson's agent.**
**d.**
**sleeping agent.**
b
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Which of the following atypical antipsychotic drugs is the active metabolite of risperidone?
Select one:
**a.**
**ziprasidone**
**b.**
**paliperidone**
**c.**
**quetiapine**
**d.**
**olanzapine**
Select one:
**a.**
**ziprasidone**
**b.**
**paliperidone**
**c.**
**quetiapine**
**d.**
**olanzapine**
b
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Which of the following SSRIs is used to treat a severe form of premenstrual syndrome?
Select one:
**a.**
**escitalopram**
**b.**
**sertraline**
**c.**
**citalopram**
**d.**
**fluoxetine**
Select one:
**a.**
**escitalopram**
**b.**
**sertraline**
**c.**
**citalopram**
**d.**
**fluoxetine**
d
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What is the primary indication for using antipsychotics?
Select one:
**a.**
**anxiety**
**b.**
**schizophrenia**
**c.**
**insomnia**
**d.**
**depression**
Select one:
**a.**
**anxiety**
**b.**
**schizophrenia**
**c.**
**insomnia**
**d.**
**depression**
b
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A patient with narcolepsy may be prescribed a
Select one:
**a.**
**sedative.**
**b.**
**stimulant.**
**c.**
**hypnotic.**
**d.**
**SSRI.**
Select one:
**a.**
**sedative.**
**b.**
**stimulant.**
**c.**
**hypnotic.**
**d.**
**SSRI.**
b
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With which psychiatric disorder do patients suffer from alternating episodes of major depression and mild-to-severe agitation?
Select one:
**a.**
**mania**
**b.**
**bipolar disorder**
**c.**
**serotonin syndrome**
**d.**
**depression**
Select one:
**a.**
**mania**
**b.**
**bipolar disorder**
**c.**
**serotonin syndrome**
**d.**
**depression**
b
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What is a common side effect from taking antipsychotic medications?
Select one:
**a.**
**insomnia**
**b.**
**hypoglycemia**
**c.**
**weight gain**
**d.**
**suicidal thoughts**
Select one:
**a.**
**insomnia**
**b.**
**hypoglycemia**
**c.**
**weight gain**
**d.**
**suicidal thoughts**
c
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Which two neurotransmitters are believed to be most involved with schizophrenia and the drugs used to treat this disorder?
Select one:
**a.**
**norepinephrine and acetylcholine**
**b.**
**histamine and epinephrine**
**c.**
**GABA and serotonin**
**d.**
**dopamine and serotonin**
Select one:
**a.**
**norepinephrine and acetylcholine**
**b.**
**histamine and epinephrine**
**c.**
**GABA and serotonin**
**d.**
**dopamine and serotonin**
d
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Which of the following drugs is classified as a tricyclic antidepressant and has significant anticholinergic side effects?
Select one:
**a.**
**imipramine**
**b.**
**fluoxetine**
**c.**
**desvenlafaxine**
**d.**
**paroxetine**
Select one:
**a.**
**imipramine**
**b.**
**fluoxetine**
**c.**
**desvenlafaxine**
**d.**
**paroxetine**
a
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Which of the following drugs used to treat insomnia is *not* a DEA scheduled controlled substance?
Select one:
**a.**
**temazepam**
**b.**
**zaleplon**
**c.**
**estazolam**
**d.**
**ramelteon**
Select one:
**a.**
**temazepam**
**b.**
**zaleplon**
**c.**
**estazolam**
**d.**
**ramelteon**
d
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Which of the following is a typical side effect in a patient is taking a therapeutic dose of lithium?
Select one:
**a.**
**slight tremor of hands**
**b.**
**mania**
**c.**
**insomnia**
**d.**
**priapism**
Select one:
**a.**
**slight tremor of hands**
**b.**
**mania**
**c.**
**insomnia**
**d.**
**priapism**
a
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What class of drugs is considered to be the standard of care for alcohol (ethanol) detoxification?
Select one:
**a.**
**MAOIs**
**b.**
**benzodiazepines**
**c.**
**hypnotics**
**d.**
**SSRIs**
Select one:
**a.**
**MAOIs**
**b.**
**benzodiazepines**
**c.**
**hypnotics**
**d.**
**SSRIs**
b
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_________ is a very versatile drug because it has multiple unique dosage forms, including a cream used for itching and an oral liquid formulation sometimes prescribed by dentists?
Select one:
**a.**
**lithium**
**b.**
**doxepin**
**c.**
**trazadone**
**d.**
**bupropion**
Select one:
**a.**
**lithium**
**b.**
**doxepin**
**c.**
**trazadone**
**d.**
**bupropion**
b
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All drugs in the SSRI class have a boxed warning for which of the following conditions?
Select one:
**a.**
**increased risk of suicide**
**b.**
**mortality in older adults**
**c.**
**CNS depression**
**d.**
**narrow-angle glaucoma**
Select one:
**a.**
**increased risk of suicide**
**b.**
**mortality in older adults**
**c.**
**CNS depression**
**d.**
**narrow-angle glaucoma**
a
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Which of the following serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors is used to treat diabetic neuropathy?
Select one:
**a.**
**citalopram**
**b.**
**venlafaxine**
**c.**
**duloxetine**
**d.**
**levomilnacipran**
Select one:
**a.**
**citalopram**
**b.**
**venlafaxine**
**c.**
**duloxetine**
**d.**
**levomilnacipran**
c
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Which of the following drugs is not a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor?
Select one:
**a.**
**fluoxetine**
**b.**
**escitalopram**
**c.**
**fluvoxamine**
**d.**
**trazodone**
Select one:
**a.**
**fluoxetine**
**b.**
**escitalopram**
**c.**
**fluvoxamine**
**d.**
**trazodone**
d
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What term is used to describe a mood of hyperactivity, extreme excitement, and excessive elation?
Select one:
**a.**
**mania**
**b.**
**anxiety**
**c.**
**depression**
**d.**
**insomnia**
Select one:
**a.**
**mania**
**b.**
**anxiety**
**c.**
**depression**
**d.**
**insomnia**
a
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Which monoamine oxidase inhibitor is primarily used as an adjunct in managing Parkinson's disease?
Select one:
**a.**
**phenelzine**
**b.**
**amantadine**
**c.**
**tranylcypromine**
**d.**
**selegiline**
Select one:
**a.**
**phenelzine**
**b.**
**amantadine**
**c.**
**tranylcypromine**
**d.**
**selegiline**
d
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Which of the following antianxiety drugs is *not* a benzodiazepine?
Select one:
**a.**
**lorazepam**
**b.**
**oxazepam**
**c.**
**hydroxyzine**
**d.**
**clorazepate**
Select one:
**a.**
**lorazepam**
**b.**
**oxazepam**
**c.**
**hydroxyzine**
**d.**
**clorazepate**
c
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Which of the following medications is available in a regular strength, SR, and XL dosages?
Select one:
**a.**
**valproic acid**
**b.**
**trazodone**
**c.**
**bupropion**
**d.**
**lithium**
Select one:
**a.**
**valproic acid**
**b.**
**trazodone**
**c.**
**bupropion**
**d.**
**lithium**
c
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Low doses of prochlorperazine are commonly used for
Select one:
**a.**
**dry mouth.**
**b.**
**nausea and vomiting.**
**c.**
**pain.**
**d.**
**seasonal allergies.**
Select one:
**a.**
**dry mouth.**
**b.**
**nausea and vomiting.**
**c.**
**pain.**
**d.**
**seasonal allergies.**
b
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Which drug used to treat depression is also used for smoking cessation?
Select one:
**a.**
**bupropion**
**b.**
**divalproex**
**c.**
**fluoxetine**
**d.**
**zolpidem**
Select one:
**a.**
**bupropion**
**b.**
**divalproex**
**c.**
**fluoxetine**
**d.**
**zolpidem**
a
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Which of the following is an anticholinergic drug used to treat the Parkinson-like side effects of antipsychotic therapy?
Select one:
**a.**
**buspirone**
**b.**
**bupropion**
**c.**
**lithium**
**d.**
**benztropine**
Select one:
**a.**
**buspirone**
**b.**
**bupropion**
**c.**
**lithium**
**d.**
**benztropine**
d
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Which of the following medications has been approved for the treatment of shift-work disorder?
Select one:
**a.**
**modafinil**
**b.**
**buspirone**
**c.**
**zolpidem**
**d.**
**solriamfetol**
Select one:
**a.**
**modafinil**
**b.**
**buspirone**
**c.**
**zolpidem**
**d.**
**solriamfetol**
a
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All benzodiazepines belong to which of the following controlled substance schedules?
Select one:
**a.**
**C-III**
**b.**
**C-V**
**c.**
**C-II**
**d.**
**C-IV**
Select one:
**a.**
**C-III**
**b.**
**C-V**
**c.**
**C-II**
**d.**
**C-IV**
d
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Which class of antidepressants are considered second-line treatments because of their many interactions with foods and other drugs?
Select one:
**a.**
**SSNRIs**
**b.**
**MAOIs**
**c.**
**Benzodiazepines**
**d.**
**TCAs**
Select one:
**a.**
**SSNRIs**
**b.**
**MAOIs**
**c.**
**Benzodiazepines**
**d.**
**TCAs**
b
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Which of the following drugs used to treat insomnia is a melatonin receptor agonist?
Select one:
**a.**
**triazolam**
**b.**
**trazadone**
**c.**
**ramelteon**
**d.**
**temazepam**
Select one:
**a.**
**triazolam**
**b.**
**trazadone**
**c.**
**ramelteon**
**d.**
**temazepam**
c
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Why should patients avoid consuming alcohol while taking atypical antipsychotic medications?
Select one:
**a.**
**Excessive sedation and hallucinations can occur.**
**b.**
**The drug can become inactive and decrease effectiveness.**
**c.**
**It can cause nausea and vomiting.**
**d.**
**It can cause disulfiram-like side effects.**
Select one:
**a.**
**Excessive sedation and hallucinations can occur.**
**b.**
**The drug can become inactive and decrease effectiveness.**
**c.**
**It can cause nausea and vomiting.**
**d.**
**It can cause disulfiram-like side effects.**
a
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What is the brand name for brinzolamide?
Select one:
**a.**
**Azopt**
**b.**
**Betagan**
**c.**
**Quoliana**
**d.**
**Rescula**
Select one:
**a.**
**Azopt**
**b.**
**Betagan**
**c.**
**Quoliana**
**d.**
**Rescula**
a
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Patients with night blindness may have a deficiency in
Select one:
**a.**
**vitamin E.**
**b.**
**vitamin D.**
**c.**
**vitamin C.**
**d.**
**vitamin A.**
Select one:
**a.**
**vitamin E.**
**b.**
**vitamin D.**
**c.**
**vitamin C.**
**d.**
**vitamin A.**
d
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Carbamide peroxide is contraindicated in patients with all the following *except*
Select one:
**a.**
**vertigo.**
**b.**
**ear drainage.**
**c.**
**a perforated tympanic membrane.**
**d.**
**ear pain.**
Select one:
**a.**
**vertigo.**
**b.**
**ear drainage.**
**c.**
**a perforated tympanic membrane.**
**d.**
**ear pain.**
a
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When erythromycin ophthalmic anti-infective is prescribed to treat conjunctivitis, the typical prescribing includes a frequency of
Select one:
**a.**
**twice daily.**
**b.**
**eight times daily.**
**c.**
**four times daily.**
**d.**
**six times daily.**
Select one:
**a.**
**twice daily.**
**b.**
**eight times daily.**
**c.**
**four times daily.**
**d.**
**six times daily.**
d
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Treatments for dry eye include all the following *except*
Select one:
**a.**
**fluorometholone.**
**b.**
**cyclosporine.**
**c.**
**propylene glycol.**
**d.**
**dichlorphenamide.**
Select one:
**a.**
**fluorometholone.**
**b.**
**cyclosporine.**
**c.**
**propylene glycol.**
**d.**
**dichlorphenamide.**
d
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Which of the following ophthalmic agents for glaucoma is available over the counter?
Select one:
**a.**
**bimatoprost**
**b.**
**betaxolol**
**c.**
**brinzolamide**
**d.**
**brimonidine**
Select one:
**a.**
**bimatoprost**
**b.**
**betaxolol**
**c.**
**brinzolamide**
**d.**
**brimonidine**
d
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_____ is a drying agent used for the ear.
Select one:
**a.**
**Benzoyl alcohol**
**b.**
**Carbamide peroxide**
**c.**
**Antipyrine-benzocaine**
**d.**
**Isopropyl alcohol / glycerin**
Select one:
**a.**
**Benzoyl alcohol**
**b.**
**Carbamide peroxide**
**c.**
**Antipyrine-benzocaine**
**d.**
**Isopropyl alcohol / glycerin**
d
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Abnormally high intraocular pressure can lead to damage to the
Select one:
**a.**
**optic nerve.**
**b.**
**cataract.**
**c.**
**glaucoma.**
**d.**
**retina.**
Select one:
**a.**
**optic nerve.**
**b.**
**cataract.**
**c.**
**glaucoma.**
**d.**
**retina.**
a
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Cortisporin Otic Solution is a combination medication that contains all the following *except*
Select one:
**a.**
**polymyxin B.**
**b.**
**hydrocortisone.**
**c.**
**acetic acid.**
**d.**
**neomycin.**
Select one:
**a.**
**polymyxin B.**
**b.**
**hydrocortisone.**
**c.**
**acetic acid.**
**d.**
**neomycin.**
c
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Patients with age-related macular degeneration benefit by using _____ to decrease the disease progression.
Select one:
**a.**
**Ocuvite**
**b.**
**bimatoprost**
**c.**
**Betagan**
**d.**
**Ocuflox**
Select one:
**a.**
**Ocuvite**
**b.**
**bimatoprost**
**c.**
**Betagan**
**d.**
**Ocuflox**
a
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The ophthalmic solution Xalatan has the generic name
Select one:
**a.**
**travoprost.**
**b.**
**timolol.**
**c.**
**latanoprost.**
**d.**
**levobunolol.**
Select one:
**a.**
**travoprost.**
**b.**
**timolol.**
**c.**
**latanoprost.**
**d.**
**levobunolol.**
c
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The pharmacy technician should *not* be concerned if the physician prescribes an
Select one:
**a.**
**ophthalmic solution for a patient to use in the ear.**
**b.**
**otic solution for a patient with a tube in the ear.**
**c.**
**otic antibiotic for ear infection.**
**d.**
**ophthalmic solution for an eye infection.**
Select one:
**a.**
**ophthalmic solution for a patient to use in the ear.**
**b.**
**otic solution for a patient with a tube in the ear.**
**c.**
**otic antibiotic for ear infection.**
**d.**
**ophthalmic solution for an eye infection.**
a
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Otic preparations usually serve as adjunct therapy to oral antibiotics for severe ear infections in patients with
Select one:
**a.**
**ruptured eardrum or tubes in their ears.**
**b.**
**otitis externa and media.**
**c.**
**infections in both ears.**
**d.**
**excessive ear wax in the ear canal(s).**
Select one:
**a.**
**ruptured eardrum or tubes in their ears.**
**b.**
**otitis externa and media.**
**c.**
**infections in both ears.**
**d.**
**excessive ear wax in the ear canal(s).**
a
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A technician should alert the pharmacist if Ciprofloxacin-dexamethasone is prescribed for a patient that has an allergy to
Select one:
**a.**
**aminoglycosides.**
**b.**
**macrolides.**
**c.**
**quinolones.**
**d.**
**sulfonamides.**
Select one:
**a.**
**aminoglycosides.**
**b.**
**macrolides.**
**c.**
**quinolones.**
**d.**
**sulfonamides.**
c
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Tobramycin is classified as a(n) _____ anti-infective.
Select one:
**a.**
**quinolone**
**b.**
**aminoglycoside**
**c.**
**sulfonamide**
**d.**
**macrolide**
Select one:
**a.**
**quinolone**
**b.**
**aminoglycoside**
**c.**
**sulfonamide**
**d.**
**macrolide**
b
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Swimmer's ear may also be referred to as
Select one:
**a.**
***otitis externa.***
**b.**
***vertigo.***
**c.**
***presbycusis.***
**d.**
***otitis media.***
Select one:
**a.**
***otitis externa.***
**b.**
***vertigo.***
**c.**
***presbycusis.***
**d.**
***otitis media.***
a
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Glaucoma is an eye disorder that involves
Select one:
**a.**
**loss of central vision.**
**b.**
**abnormally high internal eye pressure.**
**c.**
**increased tearing and itching.**
**d.**
**inflammation of the retina.**
Select one:
**a.**
**loss of central vision.**
**b.**
**abnormally high internal eye pressure.**
**c.**
**increased tearing and itching.**
**d.**
**inflammation of the retina.**
b
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Which of the following OTC medications is combined with olive oil as a base and applied in the ear to soften earwax?
Select one:
**a.**
**citrate of magnesia**
**b.**
**methylcellulose**
**c.**
**docusate sodium**
**d.**
**Bisacodyl**
Select one:
**a.**
**citrate of magnesia**
**b.**
**methylcellulose**
**c.**
**docusate sodium**
**d.**
**Bisacodyl**
c
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If a person who gives birth to a newborn has untreated gonorrhea, the newborn is at high risk for
Select one:
**a.**
**narrow-angle glaucoma.**
**b.**
**mycobacterial infection.**
**c.**
**gonococcal conjunctivitis.**
**d.**
**open-angle glaucoma.**
Select one:
**a.**
**narrow-angle glaucoma.**
**b.**
**mycobacterial infection.**
**c.**
**gonococcal conjunctivitis.**
**d.**
**open-angle glaucoma.**
c
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To treat otitis media, which of the following combination of drugs are prescribed?
Select one:
**a.**
**antibiotics and analgesics**
**b.**
**antivirals and analgesics**
**c.**
**antivirals and sulfonamides**
**d.**
**antibiotics and antivirals**
Select one:
**a.**
**antibiotics and analgesics**
**b.**
**antivirals and analgesics**
**c.**
**antivirals and sulfonamides**
**d.**
**antibiotics and antivirals**
a
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All the following are associated with chronic dry eye, *except*
Select one:
**a.**
**anxiety disorders.**
**b.**
**autoimmune disorders.**
**c.**
**hormonal changes.**
**d.**
**old age.**
Select one:
**a.**
**anxiety disorders.**
**b.**
**autoimmune disorders.**
**c.**
**hormonal changes.**
**d.**
**old age.**
a
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Which of the following ophthalmic products are contraindicated in patients with cardiac complications and hyperthyroidism?
Select one:
**a.**
**carbonic anhydrase inhibitors**
**b.**
**beta blockers**
**c.**
**analgesics**
**d.**
**prostaglandin analogs**
Select one:
**a.**
**carbonic anhydrase inhibitors**
**b.**
**beta blockers**
**c.**
**analgesics**
**d.**
**prostaglandin analogs**
b
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Which of the following drug classes is considered first-line therapy for glaucoma, is most effective, and is prescribed as a once daily dosing?
Select one:
**a.**
**miotics**
**b.**
**alpha receptor agonists**
**c.**
**prostaglandin analogs**
**d.**
**aminoglycosides**
Select one:
**a.**
**miotics**
**b.**
**alpha receptor agonists**
**c.**
**prostaglandin analogs**
**d.**
**aminoglycosides**
c
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Patient with tubes in their ears should only instill _____ and should keep otic preparations sterile to prevent introducing infection in the ears.
Select one:
**a.**
**drying agents**
**b.**
**dissolvers**
**c.**
**suspensions**
**d.**
**solutions**
Select one:
**a.**
**drying agents**
**b.**
**dissolvers**
**c.**
**suspensions**
**d.**
**solutions**
c
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How long should a patient leave contact lenses out after application of eye ointment?
Select one:
**a.**
**60 minutes**
**b.**
**15 minutes**
**c.**
**30 minutes**
**d.**
**5 minutes**
Select one:
**a.**
**60 minutes**
**b.**
**15 minutes**
**c.**
**30 minutes**
**d.**
**5 minutes**
b
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Which of the following otic solutions is *only* available as a prescription?
Select one:
**a.**
**Cortisporin**
**b.**
**AuroDri**
**c.**
**Debrox**
**d.**
**Acetasol**
Select one:
**a.**
**Cortisporin**
**b.**
**AuroDri**
**c.**
**Debrox**
**d.**
**Acetasol**
a
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What is the term used to describe inflammation caused by bacteria or viruses in the mucous membranes surrounding the eye?
Select one:
**a.**
**conjunctivitis**
**b.**
**carbuncle**
**c.**
**conjunctiva**
**d.**
**cerumen**
Select one:
**a.**
**conjunctivitis**
**b.**
**carbuncle**
**c.**
**conjunctiva**
**d.**
**cerumen**
a
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Which of the following is a malfunction of the semicircular canals, resulting in balance problems and dizziness?
Select one:
**a.**
**otitis media**
**b.**
**vertigo**
**c.**
**presbycusis**
**d.**
**otitis externa**
Select one:
**a.**
**otitis media**
**b.**
**vertigo**
**c.**
**presbycusis**
**d.**
**otitis externa**
b
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Which of the following eye diseases can lead to blindness if not treated?
Select one:
**a.**
**CMV**
**b.**
**glaucoma**
**c.**
**cataracts**
**d.**
**conjunctivitis**
Select one:
**a.**
**CMV**
**b.**
**glaucoma**
**c.**
**cataracts**
**d.**
**conjunctivitis**
b
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Which of the following drug classes does *not* treat glaucoma?
Select one:
**a.**
**calcium channel blockers**
**b.**
**alpha receptor agonists**
**c.**
**beta blockers**
**d.**
**prostaglandin agonists**
Select one:
**a.**
**calcium channel blockers**
**b.**
**alpha receptor agonists**
**c.**
**beta blockers**
**d.**
**prostaglandin agonists**
a
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What are two lifestyle factors that may contribute to the development of heart disease?
Select one:
**a.**
**cigarette smoking and increasing age**
**b.**
**gender and cigarette smoking**
**c.**
**low blood pressure and gender**
**d.**
**cigarette smoking and diabetes**
Select one:
**a.**
**cigarette smoking and increasing age**
**b.**
**gender and cigarette smoking**
**c.**
**low blood pressure and gender**
**d.**
**cigarette smoking and diabetes**
d
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Which of the following drug classes is *not* used to treat angina?
Select one:
**a.**
**calcium channel blockers**
**b.**
**membrane stabilizing agents**
**c.**
**beta blocker**
**d.**
**metabolic modifier**
Select one:
**a.**
**calcium channel blockers**
**b.**
**membrane stabilizing agents**
**c.**
**beta blocker**
**d.**
**metabolic modifier**
b
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Which of the following ACE inhibitors used to treat heart failure has an IV dosage form?
Select one:
**a.**
**enalaprilat**
**b.**
**quinapril**
**c.**
**lisinopril**
**d.**
**benazepril**
Select one:
**a.**
**enalaprilat**
**b.**
**quinapril**
**c.**
**lisinopril**
**d.**
**benazepril**
a
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Which of the following is the most common side effect of a calcium channel blocker?
Select one:
**a.**
**diarrhea**
**b.**
**constipation**
**c.**
**nausea and vomiting**
**d.**
**dry cough**
Select one:
**a.**
**diarrhea**
**b.**
**constipation**
**c.**
**nausea and vomiting**
**d.**
**dry cough**
b
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Which of the following antihypertensive drugs is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (ARB)?
Select one:
**a.**
**labetalol**
**b.**
**nitroglycerin**
**c.**
**verapamil**
**d.**
**candesartan**
Select one:
**a.**
**labetalol**
**b.**
**nitroglycerin**
**c.**
**verapamil**
**d.**
**candesartan**
d
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What term refers to an abnormally slow heart rate?
Select one:
**a.**
**atrial fibrillation**
**b.**
**atrial flutter**
**c.**
**bradycardia**
**d.**
**tachycardia**
Select one:
**a.**
**atrial fibrillation**
**b.**
**atrial flutter**
**c.**
**bradycardia**
**d.**
**tachycardia**
c
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What form of angina is characterized by coronary artery spasm?
Select one:
**a.**
**variant angina**
**b.**
**Prinzmetal's angina**
**c.**
**nocturnal angina**
**d.**
**microvascular angina**
Select one:
**a.**
**variant angina**
**b.**
**Prinzmetal's angina**
**c.**
**nocturnal angina**
**d.**
**microvascular angina**
a
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Which of the following drugs reduces cholesterol levels by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, the enzyme that catalyzes the rate-limiting step in the synthesis of cholesterol?
Select one:
**a.**
**fenofibrate**
**b.**
**atorvastatin**
**c.**
**cholestyramine**
**d.**
**niacin**
Select one:
**a.**
**fenofibrate**
**b.**
**atorvastatin**
**c.**
**cholestyramine**
**d.**
**niacin**
b
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Which of the following anticoagulant agents is a vitamin K antagonist?
Select one:
**a.**
**heparin**
**b.**
**fondaparinux**
**c.**
**warfarin**
**d.**
**protamine**
Select one:
**a.**
**heparin**
**b.**
**fondaparinux**
**c.**
**warfarin**
**d.**
**protamine**
c
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Beta blockers may be used in combination with what other drug to reduce the risk of death or recurrence following a myocardial infarction?
Select one:
**a.**
**diphenhydramine**
**b.**
**aspirin**
**c.**
**acetaminophen**
**d.**
**ibuprofen**
Select one:
**a.**
**diphenhydramine**
**b.**
**aspirin**
**c.**
**acetaminophen**
**d.**
**ibuprofen**
b
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Which of the following anticoagulant drugs is available in tablet form?
Select one:
**a.**
**enoxaparin**
**b.**
**fondaparinux**
**c.**
**warfarin**
**d.**
**idarucizumab**
Select one:
**a.**
**enoxaparin**
**b.**
**fondaparinux**
**c.**
**warfarin**
**d.**
**idarucizumab**
c
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What class of drugs that is used to dissolve clots must be reconstituted in water and then gently swirled, never shaken?
Select one:
**a.**
**thrombolytic agents**
**b.**
**anticoagulant agents**
**c.**
**antiplatelets agents**
**d.**
**beta breakers**
Select one:
**a.**
**thrombolytic agents**
**b.**
**anticoagulant agents**
**c.**
**antiplatelets agents**
**d.**
**beta breakers**
a
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Which of the following drugs used for MIs and CVA prevention blocks ADP receptors, reducing platelet adhesion and aggregation?
Select one:
**a.**
**eptifibatide**
**b.**
**aspirin**
**c.**
**clopidogrel**
**d.**
**coumadin**
Select one:
**a.**
**eptifibatide**
**b.**
**aspirin**
**c.**
**clopidogrel**
**d.**
**coumadin**
c
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HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors all end in which of the following suffixes?
Select one:
**a.**
***-olol***
**b.**
***-prazole***
**c.**
***-pril***
**d.**
***-statin***
Select one:
**a.**
***-olol***
**b.**
***-prazole***
**c.**
***-pril***
**d.**
***-statin***
d
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What was the first beta blocker approved for treatment of COPD?
Select one:
**a.**
**pindolol**
**b.**
**nadolol**
**c.**
**carvedilol**
**d.**
**acebutolol**
Select one:
**a.**
**pindolol**
**b.**
**nadolol**
**c.**
**carvedilol**
**d.**
**acebutolol**
c
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Which of the following is *not* a sign of "dig toxicity" in a patient taking digoxin for congestive heart failure?
Select one:
**a.**
**appearance of red halos around objects**
**b.**
**general weakness**
**c.**
**nausea and vomiting**
**d.**
**vertigo**
Select one:
**a.**
**appearance of red halos around objects**
**b.**
**general weakness**
**c.**
**nausea and vomiting**
**d.**
**vertigo**
a
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The narrowing of the arteries due to deposits of cholesterol and fat on the inner surface of the vessel is known as
Select one:
**a.**
***thrombus.***
**b.**
***atherosclerosis.***
**c.**
***hyperglycemia***
**d.**
***hypertension.***
Select one:
**a.**
***thrombus.***
**b.**
***atherosclerosis.***
**c.**
***hyperglycemia***
**d.**
***hypertension.***
b
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Which of the following nitrates has an ointment dosage form that is applied to a patient's chest wall?
Select one:
**a.**
**nitroglycerin**
**b.**
**digoxin**
**c.**
**isosorbide mononitrate**
**d.**
**isosorbide dinitrate**
Select one:
**a.**
**nitroglycerin**
**b.**
**digoxin**
**c.**
**isosorbide mononitrate**
**d.**
**isosorbide dinitrate**
a
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What does the systolic blood pressure reading represent?
Select one:
**a.**
**cardiac input**
**b.**
**pressure during the filling of the heart**
**c.**
**total peripheral allowance**
**d.**
**pressure after the heart has emptied**
Select one:
**a.**
**cardiac input**
**b.**
**pressure during the filling of the heart**
**c.**
**total peripheral allowance**
**d.**
**pressure after the heart has emptied**
d
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Why do most statins work better if taken in the evening?
Select one:
**a.**
**Most cholesterol is produced during the day.**
**b.**
**The liver is more active at night.**
**c.**
**They can help the patient sleep.**
**d.**
**Most cholesterol is produced at night.**
Select one:
**a.**
**Most cholesterol is produced during the day.**
**b.**
**The liver is more active at night.**
**c.**
**They can help the patient sleep.**
**d.**
**Most cholesterol is produced at night.**
d
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Which thrombolytic agent below binds to fibrin, converts plasminogen to plasmin, and is incompatible with dextrose?
Select one:
**a.**
**alteplase**
**b.**
**reteplase**
**c.**
**urokinase**
**d.**
**tenecteplase**
Select one:
**a.**
**alteplase**
**b.**
**reteplase**
**c.**
**urokinase**
**d.**
**tenecteplase**
d
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Which of the following drug classes work by eliminating sodium and water from the body?
Select one:
**a.**
**beta-blockers**
**b.**
**potassium channel blockers.**
**c.**
**thiazide diuretics**
**d.**
**alpha-blockers**
Select one:
**a.**
**beta-blockers**
**b.**
**potassium channel blockers.**
**c.**
**thiazide diuretics**
**d.**
**alpha-blockers**
c
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Treatment of an acute MI often includes oxygen, aspirin, and which of the following drugs?
Select one:
**a.**
**lidocaine**
**b.**
**digoxin**
**c.**
**nitroglycerin**
**d.**
**digoxin immune Fab**
Select one:
**a.**
**lidocaine**
**b.**
**digoxin**
**c.**
**nitroglycerin**
**d.**
**digoxin immune Fab**
c
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Which of the antiplatelet drugs listed below is a glycoprotein antagonist?
Select one:
**a.**
**abciximab**
**b.**
**ticlopidine**
**c.**
**aspirin**
**d.**
**clopidogrel**
Select one:
**a.**
**abciximab**
**b.**
**ticlopidine**
**c.**
**aspirin**
**d.**
**clopidogrel**
a
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Which of the following is a common side effect while taking ACE inhibitors?
Select one:
**a.**
**constipation**
**b.**
**risk of hypoglycemia**
**c.**
**a persistent, annoying cough**
**d.**
**excessive flatulence**
Select one:
**a.**
**constipation**
**b.**
**risk of hypoglycemia**
**c.**
**a persistent, annoying cough**
**d.**
**excessive flatulence**
c
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What term describes the electrical signal that causes a muscle to contract?
Select one:
**a.**
**myocardium**
**b.**
**depolarization**
**c.**
**pacemaker**
**d.**
**potassium ion**
Select one:
**a.**
**myocardium**
**b.**
**depolarization**
**c.**
**pacemaker**
**d.**
**potassium ion**
b
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Patients on warfarin therapy should maintain consistent intake of which of the following foods?
Select one:
**a.**
**cheese**
**b.**
**steak**
**c.**
**grapefruit**
**d.**
**kale**
Select one:
**a.**
**cheese**
**b.**
**steak**
**c.**
**grapefruit**
**d.**
**kale**
d
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Which of the following is a beta blocker that is commonly used in the treatment of angina?
Select one:
**a.**
**isosorbide dinitrate**
**b.**
**amlodipine**
**c.**
**labetalol**
**d.**
**digoxin**
Select one:
**a.**
**isosorbide dinitrate**
**b.**
**amlodipine**
**c.**
**labetalol**
**d.**
**digoxin**
c
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Which of the following is not a thrombolytic agent?
Select one:
**a.**
**digoxin**
**b.**
**reteplase**
**c.**
**alteplase**
**d.**
**tenecteplase**
Select one:
**a.**
**digoxin**
**b.**
**reteplase**
**c.**
**alteplase**
**d.**
**tenecteplase**
a
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In what part of the heart do the pacemaker cells generate a normal cardiac rhythm?
Select one:
**a.**
**superior vena cava**
**b.**
**aortic semilunar valve**
**c.**
**tricuspid valve**
**d.**
**sinoatrial (SA) node**
Select one:
**a.**
**superior vena cava**
**b.**
**aortic semilunar valve**
**c.**
**tricuspid valve**
**d.**
**sinoatrial (SA) node**
d
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What is the purpose of antitussives?
Select one:
**a.**
**to reduce inflammation in the bronchial tube**
**b.**
**to aid in breaking up mucous**
**c.**
**to improve contractility of the diaphragm**
**d.**
**to suppress dry and nonproductive coughs**
Select one:
**a.**
**to reduce inflammation in the bronchial tube**
**b.**
**to aid in breaking up mucous**
**c.**
**to improve contractility of the diaphragm**
**d.**
**to suppress dry and nonproductive coughs**
d
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Which of the following is *not* a leukotriene inhibitor used to treat asthma?
Select one:
**a.**
**montelukast**
**b.**
**zileuton**
**c.**
**cromolyn**
**d.**
**zafirlukast**
Select one:
**a.**
**montelukast**
**b.**
**zileuton**
**c.**
**cromolyn**
**d.**
**zafirlukast**
c
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Which of the following gives correct instructions for using nicotine gum?
Select one:
**a.**
**Chew gum after smoking a cigarette.**
**b.**
**Chew gum for 4 hours before discarding.**
**c.**
**Chew and swallow one piece per normal cigarette use.**
**d.**
**Chew and "park" in the cheek.**
Select one:
**a.**
**Chew gum after smoking a cigarette.**
**b.**
**Chew gum for 4 hours before discarding.**
**c.**
**Chew and swallow one piece per normal cigarette use.**
**d.**
**Chew and "park" in the cheek.**
d
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Which of the following is *not* a class of drugs used to treat asthma?
Select one:
**a.**
**beta agonists**
**b.**
**monoclonal antibody**
**c.**
**corticosteroids**
**d.**
**SSRI**
Select one:
**a.**
**beta agonists**
**b.**
**monoclonal antibody**
**c.**
**corticosteroids**
**d.**
**SSRI**
d
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Which of the following medications is *not* a corticosteroid?
Select one:
**a.**
**budesonide**
**b.**
**fluticasone**
**c.**
**mometasone**
**d.**
**albuterol**
Select one:
**a.**
**budesonide**
**b.**
**fluticasone**
**c.**
**mometasone**
**d.**
**albuterol**
d
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Which of the following medications is mostlikely to be used to treat or stop an acute asthma attack?
Select one:
**a.**
**fluticasone**
**b.**
**levalbuterol**
**c.**
**ipratropium**
**d.**
**albuterol**
Select one:
**a.**
**fluticasone**
**b.**
**levalbuterol**
**c.**
**ipratropium**
**d.**
**albuterol**
d
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What term is used for the major mechanism by which pulmonary pathogens gain access to the normally sterile lower airways and alveoli?
Select one:
**a.**
**osmosis**
**b.**
**wheezing**
**c.**
**invasion**
**d.**
**aspiration**
Select one:
**a.**
**osmosis**
**b.**
**wheezing**
**c.**
**invasion**
**d.**
**aspiration**
d
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Many OTC sleeping pills contain which antihistamine?
Select one:
**a.**
**fexofenadine**
**b.**
**diphenhydramine**
**c.**
**cetirizine**
**d.**
**phenylephrine**
Select one:
**a.**
**fexofenadine**
**b.**
**diphenhydramine**
**c.**
**cetirizine**
**d.**
**phenylephrine**
b
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Patient are advised to rinse their mouth thoroughly with water after using corticosteroids to prevent which of the following effects?
Select one:
**a.**
**cavities**
**b.**
**discoloration of teeth**
**c.**
**fungal infection**
**d.**
**bacterial infection**
Select one:
**a.**
**cavities**
**b.**
**discoloration of teeth**
**c.**
**fungal infection**
**d.**
**bacterial infection**
c
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Which of the following is a common dosage for an albuterol inhaler?
Select one:
**a.**
**1 puff in the morning and at night**
**b.**
**2 puffs in the morning**
**c.**
**2-4 puffs every 2 hours**
**d.**
**1-2 puffs 3-4 times a day as needed**
Select one:
**a.**
**1 puff in the morning and at night**
**b.**
**2 puffs in the morning**
**c.**
**2-4 puffs every 2 hours**
**d.**
**1-2 puffs 3-4 times a day as needed**
d