NAPLEX 2023 DRUG REFERENCES
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
100% PASS
Harriet Lane -ANSWER - pediatric resource
PI -ANSWER - 1. contains FDA-approved drug information
2. can be found at DailyMed or Drugs@FDA
boxed warnings -ANSWER - strictest warnings risk of death or permanent disability
contraindications -ANSWER - drug cannot be used in that patient, risk outweighs
possible benefit
warnings and precautions -ANSWER - serious reactions that can result in death,
hospitalization, medical intervention, disability, teratogenicity
adverse reactions -ANSWER - undesirable, uncomfortable, dangerous effects
drug monograph sis -ANSWER - 1. Clinical Pharmacology, Facts and Comparisons,
Lexicomp, Micromedex
2. pulled information from PI and other sources
3. includes Trissel's IV drug compatibility
AHFS -ANSWER - 1. American Hospital Formulary Service
2. comprehensive monographs that link to evidence and references
3. only resource designanted by US COngrass to determin reimbursement for off-label
uses under Medicare and Medicaid
labeling requirements for OTC drugs -ANSWER - 1. active ingredients
2. uses
3. specific warnings, including when the drug should not be used
4. side effects
5. dosage instructions
6. inactive ingredients
otc drug approval -ANSWER - 1. NDA approval process
2. managed through FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
3. OTC monograph standards
Resources for: anticoagulation -ANSWER - 1. Guidelines from American College of
Chest Physicians (CHEST guidelines)
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
100% PASS
Harriet Lane -ANSWER - pediatric resource
PI -ANSWER - 1. contains FDA-approved drug information
2. can be found at DailyMed or Drugs@FDA
boxed warnings -ANSWER - strictest warnings risk of death or permanent disability
contraindications -ANSWER - drug cannot be used in that patient, risk outweighs
possible benefit
warnings and precautions -ANSWER - serious reactions that can result in death,
hospitalization, medical intervention, disability, teratogenicity
adverse reactions -ANSWER - undesirable, uncomfortable, dangerous effects
drug monograph sis -ANSWER - 1. Clinical Pharmacology, Facts and Comparisons,
Lexicomp, Micromedex
2. pulled information from PI and other sources
3. includes Trissel's IV drug compatibility
AHFS -ANSWER - 1. American Hospital Formulary Service
2. comprehensive monographs that link to evidence and references
3. only resource designanted by US COngrass to determin reimbursement for off-label
uses under Medicare and Medicaid
labeling requirements for OTC drugs -ANSWER - 1. active ingredients
2. uses
3. specific warnings, including when the drug should not be used
4. side effects
5. dosage instructions
6. inactive ingredients
otc drug approval -ANSWER - 1. NDA approval process
2. managed through FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
3. OTC monograph standards
Resources for: anticoagulation -ANSWER - 1. Guidelines from American College of
Chest Physicians (CHEST guidelines)
