NAPLEX Drug References Questions with Correct Answers (Grade A+)

NAPLEX Drug References Questions with Correct Answers (Grade
A+)

Question 1: What can be found in a package insert?

Answer: only FDA-approved information

Question 2: Where can package inserts be found?

Answer: DailyMed, Drugs@FDA, manufacturer's website, attached to the product

Question 3: How do you know when drug safety information changes?

Answer: FDA publishes a safety alert on their website + updated package insert

Question 4: black box warning

Answer: strictest warning - risk of death or permanent disability

Question 5: contraindication

Answer: drug cannot be used - risk will outweigh any possible benefit

Question 6: warnings/precautions

Answer: serious reactions that can result in death, hospitalization, medical intervention, disability, or
teratogenicity

Question 7: Where do general drug information resources get most of their drug monograph content?

Answer: from the package insert

Question 8: What can Clinical Pharmacology, Facts and Comparisons, Lexicomp, and Micromedex tell
you?

Answer: drug monographs, IV compatibility/stability, drug class comparisons, natural products, drug
identification, international drug names

Question 9: Which resource provides comprehensive monographs that link to supporting evidence and
references?

Answer: American Hospital Formulary Service Clinical Drug Information




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