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2026 EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWER
GRADED A+
Selective estrogen receptor modifiers (SERMs) treat osteoporosis
by selectively:
a. inhibiting magnesium resorption in the kidneys
b. increasing calcium absorption from the GI tract
c. acting on the bone to inhibit osteoblast activity
d. acting on the estrogen receptors in the bone Correct Answer d.
acting on the estrogen receptors in the bone
Whether prescribing an antibiotic for a child with acute otitis
media or not, the parents should be educated about:
a. using decongestants to provide faster symptom relief
b. providing adequate pain relief for at least the first 24 hours
c. using complementary treatments for acute otitis media, such as
garlic oil
d. administering an antihistamine/decongestant combination
(Dimetapp) so the child can sleep better Correct Answer b.
providing adequate pain relief for at least 24 hours
First-line therapy for a patient with acute otitis externa (swimmer's
ear) and an intact tympanic membrane includes:
a. swim-ear drops
b. ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone drops
c. amoxicillin
d. gentamicin ophthalmic drops Correct Answer b. ciprofloxacin
and hydrocortisone drops
,Treatment for sinusitis in an adult who has a child in daycare is:
a. azithromycin 500 mg a day for 5 days
b. amoxicillin-clavulanate 500 mg bid for 7 days
c. ciprofloxacin 500 mg bid for 5 days
d. cephalexin 500 mg qid for 5 days Correct Answer b.
amoxicillin-clavulanate 500 mg bid for 5 days
A stepwise approach to the pharmacologic management of
asthma:
a. allows for each provider to determine their personal approach
to the care of asthmatic patients
b. is used when asthma is severe and required daily steroids
c. begins with determining the severity of asthma and assessing
asthma control
d. provides a framework for the management of severe
asthmatics, but is not helpful when patients have intermittent
asthma Correct Answer c. begins with determining the severity of
asthma and assessing asthma control
Asthma exacerbations at home are managed by the patient by:
a. starting montelukast (Singulair)
b. increasing frequency of beta 2 agonists and contacting their
provider
c. inhaling beta 2 agonists every 20 minutes for two hours
d. tripling inhaled corticosteroid dose Correct Answer b.
increasing frequency of beta 2 agonists and contacting their
provider
One goal of asthma management in children is:
a. minimal use of inhaled corticosteroids
b. participation in school and sports activities
, c. they independently manage their asthma
d. no exacerbations Correct Answer b. participation in school and
sport activities
Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use _____ throughout
their pregnancy.
a. oral terbutaline
b. prednisone
c. inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide)
d. montelukast (Singular) Correct Answer c. inhaled
corticosteroids (budesonide)
Cough and cold medications that contain a sympathomimetic
decongestant such as phenylephrine should be used cautiously in
what population:
a. Older adults
b. Hypertensive patients
c. Infants
d. All of the above Correct Answer d. All of the above
The first-line treatment for cough related to an upper respiratory
tract infection (URI) in a 5-year-old child is:
a. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC)
b. Fluids and symptomatic care
c. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (Nyquil for
Kids)
d. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for
Kids) Correct Answer b. Fluids and symptomatic care
When prescribing montelukast (Singulair) for asthma, patients or
parents of patients should be instructed:
2026 EXAM WITH CORRECT ANSWER
GRADED A+
Selective estrogen receptor modifiers (SERMs) treat osteoporosis
by selectively:
a. inhibiting magnesium resorption in the kidneys
b. increasing calcium absorption from the GI tract
c. acting on the bone to inhibit osteoblast activity
d. acting on the estrogen receptors in the bone Correct Answer d.
acting on the estrogen receptors in the bone
Whether prescribing an antibiotic for a child with acute otitis
media or not, the parents should be educated about:
a. using decongestants to provide faster symptom relief
b. providing adequate pain relief for at least the first 24 hours
c. using complementary treatments for acute otitis media, such as
garlic oil
d. administering an antihistamine/decongestant combination
(Dimetapp) so the child can sleep better Correct Answer b.
providing adequate pain relief for at least 24 hours
First-line therapy for a patient with acute otitis externa (swimmer's
ear) and an intact tympanic membrane includes:
a. swim-ear drops
b. ciprofloxacin and hydrocortisone drops
c. amoxicillin
d. gentamicin ophthalmic drops Correct Answer b. ciprofloxacin
and hydrocortisone drops
,Treatment for sinusitis in an adult who has a child in daycare is:
a. azithromycin 500 mg a day for 5 days
b. amoxicillin-clavulanate 500 mg bid for 7 days
c. ciprofloxacin 500 mg bid for 5 days
d. cephalexin 500 mg qid for 5 days Correct Answer b.
amoxicillin-clavulanate 500 mg bid for 5 days
A stepwise approach to the pharmacologic management of
asthma:
a. allows for each provider to determine their personal approach
to the care of asthmatic patients
b. is used when asthma is severe and required daily steroids
c. begins with determining the severity of asthma and assessing
asthma control
d. provides a framework for the management of severe
asthmatics, but is not helpful when patients have intermittent
asthma Correct Answer c. begins with determining the severity of
asthma and assessing asthma control
Asthma exacerbations at home are managed by the patient by:
a. starting montelukast (Singulair)
b. increasing frequency of beta 2 agonists and contacting their
provider
c. inhaling beta 2 agonists every 20 minutes for two hours
d. tripling inhaled corticosteroid dose Correct Answer b.
increasing frequency of beta 2 agonists and contacting their
provider
One goal of asthma management in children is:
a. minimal use of inhaled corticosteroids
b. participation in school and sports activities
, c. they independently manage their asthma
d. no exacerbations Correct Answer b. participation in school and
sport activities
Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use _____ throughout
their pregnancy.
a. oral terbutaline
b. prednisone
c. inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide)
d. montelukast (Singular) Correct Answer c. inhaled
corticosteroids (budesonide)
Cough and cold medications that contain a sympathomimetic
decongestant such as phenylephrine should be used cautiously in
what population:
a. Older adults
b. Hypertensive patients
c. Infants
d. All of the above Correct Answer d. All of the above
The first-line treatment for cough related to an upper respiratory
tract infection (URI) in a 5-year-old child is:
a. Guaifenesin and codeine syrup (Tussin AC)
b. Fluids and symptomatic care
c. Chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan syrup (Nyquil for
Kids)
d. Dextromethorphan and guaifenesin syrup (Robitussin DM for
Kids) Correct Answer b. Fluids and symptomatic care
When prescribing montelukast (Singulair) for asthma, patients or
parents of patients should be instructed:
