Top 75 Drugs Statins and Diuretics Quiz Questions with Correct
Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: tablets: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
Answer: spironolactone - dosage forms
Question 2: edema due to CHF or nephrotic syndrome and cirrhosis of the liver essential hypertension
hypokalemia diagnosis of primary aldosteronism
Answer: spironolactone - indications
Question 3: competitive antagonism of aldosterone, primarily at Na+/K+ exchange sites in the distal
tubule
Answer: spironolactone - MOA
Question 4: Aldalactone
Answer: spironolactone - brand name
Question 5: contraindicated in anuria, acute renal insufficiency, significant impairment of renal
function, hyperkalemia, hypersensitivity to sulfonamides caution in acute or severe hepatic failure
monitor for fluid and electrolyte disturbances caution in pregnancy and nursing Pregnancy B
Answer: spironolactone - contraindications
Question 6: diarrhea drowsiness headache amenorrhea weakness paresthesia mental confusion dry
mouth hirsutism urticaria impotence gynecomastia nausea vomiting
Answer: spironolactone - ADE
Question 7: timing of dose is important because of increased diuresis - take in morning may take with
food or milk if GI upset may cause drowsiness
Answer: spironolactone - counseling
Question 8: Pravachol
Answer: pravastatin - brand name
Question 9: tablets: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Answer: pravastatin dosage forms
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, Question 10: adjunct to diet to reduce the elevated total and LDL cholesterol, apo-B, and triglyceride
levels and increase HDL cholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia (Fredrickson types IIa and IIb) to
reduce risk of MI, coronary death, and myocardial revascularization familial hypercholesterolemia
Answer: pravastatin - indications
Question 11: inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase (rate limiting step in cholesterol synthesis)
Answer: pravastatin - MOA
Question 12: contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation, liver disease, elevations of serum
transaminases caution in liver dysfunction, binge drinkers LFT every 4-6 weeks discontinue if serum
transaminase levels more than 3x normal amount may cause optic nerve degeneration pregnancy X
Answer: pravastatin - contraindications
Question 13: rash muscle pain headache influenza dyspepsia
Answer: pravastatin - ADE
Question 14: contact physician if myopathy symptoms occur (muscle pain, fever) closely follow
prescribed diet avoid overexposure to sunlight do not become pregnant limit alcohol use store in cool,
dry place away from sunlight if dose missed, take asap; if closer to next dose, skip and return to
schedule do not double monitor: LFT, lipid panel
Answer: pravastatin - counseling
Question 15: Eliquis
Answer: apixaban - brand name
Question 16: tablets: 2.5mg, 5mg
Answer: apixaban - dosage forms
Question 17: to reduce stroke and systemic embolism risk in nonvalvular afib prophylaxis of DVT
following hip or knee surgery treatment of DVT and PE to reduce risk of recurrent DVT and PE
Answer: apixaban - indications
Question 18: inhibits factor Xa (decreases thrombin and thrombus formation)
Answer: apixaban - MOA
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Answers (Grade A+)
Question 1: tablets: 25mg, 50mg, 100mg
Answer: spironolactone - dosage forms
Question 2: edema due to CHF or nephrotic syndrome and cirrhosis of the liver essential hypertension
hypokalemia diagnosis of primary aldosteronism
Answer: spironolactone - indications
Question 3: competitive antagonism of aldosterone, primarily at Na+/K+ exchange sites in the distal
tubule
Answer: spironolactone - MOA
Question 4: Aldalactone
Answer: spironolactone - brand name
Question 5: contraindicated in anuria, acute renal insufficiency, significant impairment of renal
function, hyperkalemia, hypersensitivity to sulfonamides caution in acute or severe hepatic failure
monitor for fluid and electrolyte disturbances caution in pregnancy and nursing Pregnancy B
Answer: spironolactone - contraindications
Question 6: diarrhea drowsiness headache amenorrhea weakness paresthesia mental confusion dry
mouth hirsutism urticaria impotence gynecomastia nausea vomiting
Answer: spironolactone - ADE
Question 7: timing of dose is important because of increased diuresis - take in morning may take with
food or milk if GI upset may cause drowsiness
Answer: spironolactone - counseling
Question 8: Pravachol
Answer: pravastatin - brand name
Question 9: tablets: 10mg, 20mg, 40mg, 80mg
Answer: pravastatin dosage forms
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, Question 10: adjunct to diet to reduce the elevated total and LDL cholesterol, apo-B, and triglyceride
levels and increase HDL cholesterolemia and mixed dyslipidemia (Fredrickson types IIa and IIb) to
reduce risk of MI, coronary death, and myocardial revascularization familial hypercholesterolemia
Answer: pravastatin - indications
Question 11: inhibitor of HMG-CoA reductase (rate limiting step in cholesterol synthesis)
Answer: pravastatin - MOA
Question 12: contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation, liver disease, elevations of serum
transaminases caution in liver dysfunction, binge drinkers LFT every 4-6 weeks discontinue if serum
transaminase levels more than 3x normal amount may cause optic nerve degeneration pregnancy X
Answer: pravastatin - contraindications
Question 13: rash muscle pain headache influenza dyspepsia
Answer: pravastatin - ADE
Question 14: contact physician if myopathy symptoms occur (muscle pain, fever) closely follow
prescribed diet avoid overexposure to sunlight do not become pregnant limit alcohol use store in cool,
dry place away from sunlight if dose missed, take asap; if closer to next dose, skip and return to
schedule do not double monitor: LFT, lipid panel
Answer: pravastatin - counseling
Question 15: Eliquis
Answer: apixaban - brand name
Question 16: tablets: 2.5mg, 5mg
Answer: apixaban - dosage forms
Question 17: to reduce stroke and systemic embolism risk in nonvalvular afib prophylaxis of DVT
following hip or knee surgery treatment of DVT and PE to reduce risk of recurrent DVT and PE
Answer: apixaban - indications
Question 18: inhibits factor Xa (decreases thrombin and thrombus formation)
Answer: apixaban - MOA
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