REVIEWED QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+ 2025-2026
Which of the following statements concerning use of Precedex in critical care patients
is correct?
A
It can only be used if the patient is intubated.
B
It can only be used if the patient is also receiving a paralytic.
C
It will decrease blood pressure.
D
It is indicated for use up to 72 hours.
E
It is more likely to cause delirium than a benzodiazepine. - ANS-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?
A
,It increases the risk of breast cancer.
B
It is not indicated for treatment of osteoporosis.
C
It can cause dangerous blood clots.
D
The brand name is Prezista.
E
It reduces hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms. - ANS-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
A
USP 800
B
The American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care
C
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
D
The CDC's Pink Book
, E
The FDA's Orange Book - ANS-C
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
D
The CDC's Pink Book
Which medication increases the risk for C. difficile infections and fractures if used
long-term?
Answer
A
Metoclopramide
B
Naproxen
C
Pantoprazole
D
Fluoxetine
E
Simvastatin - ANS-C
Pantoprazole
The patient qualifies for a fentanly patch because he has been taking ____ of morphine
equivalent daily for at least ______. - ANS-60 mg, 7 days
tapentadol ER brand? - ANS-Nucynta ER
A patient is receiving ribavirin as part of her hepatitis C regimen. Which of the
following are boxed warnings for ribavirin?