NAPLEX PRACTICE 150
Comprehensive Questions
with Verified Answers
Graded A+
1. 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. Answer: It will
decrease blood pressure.
2. 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. Answer: It can
cause dangerous blood clots.
3. 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
Answer: C Morbidity and Mortality
Weekly Report
D
The CDC's Pink Book
4. Which medication increases the risk for C. difficile infections and
fractures if used long-term?
Answer
A
Metocloprami
de B
Naproxen
, C
Comprehensive Questions
with Verified Answers
Graded A+
1. 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. Answer: It will
decrease blood pressure.
2. 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. Answer: It can
cause dangerous blood clots.
3. 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
Answer: C Morbidity and Mortality
Weekly Report
D
The CDC's Pink Book
4. Which medication increases the risk for C. difficile infections and
fractures if used long-term?
Answer
A
Metocloprami
de B
Naproxen
, C
