NAPLEX PRACTICE 150 Questions And Answers

NAPLEX PRACTICE 150 Questions And Answers 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. - ANS It will decrease blood pressure. MH is a 65 year old postmenopausal 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. - ANS It can cause dangerous blood clots. 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 - ANS C Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report D The CDC's Pink Book Which medication increases the risk for C. difficile infections and fractures if used long-term? Answer A Metoclopramide B Naproxen C Pantoprazole D Fluoxetine E Simvastatin - ANS C Pantoprazole The patient qualifies for a fentanly patch because he has been taking ____ of morphine equivalent daily for at least ______. - ANS 60 mg, 7 days tapentadol ER brand? - ANS Nucynta ER A patient is receiving ribavirin as part of her hepatitis C regimen. Which of the following are boxed warnings for ribavirin? Answer A Teratogenic effects and lactic acidosis