CPJE Review Exam Questions And Answers A+

CPJE Review Exam Questions And Answers A+ Pentamidine - ANS-PENTAM NEBUPENT Atovaquone - ANS-MEPRON List three drugs indicated for PCP pneumonia. - ANS-SMX/TMP, Pentamidine, Atovaquone. Cefoperazone Inhibits platelet aggregation. May produce severe disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol containing products (such as Digoxin oral solution) - ANS-CEFOBID Tramadol + Acetaminophen Duration of therapy is 5 or fewer days - ANS-ULTRACET What are some ADRs associated with Amphoterecin B therapy? - ANS-Severe renal impairment Hepatic failure Hypokalemia What is Actiq, what is its indication? - ANS-Oral transmucosal Fentanyl indicated ONLY for management of breakthrough cancer pain in patients 16 and older who are opioid tolerant. 200mcg/dose, up to 4 doses/day. What are the signs/symptoms of severe hepatitis? - ANS-Unexplained anorexia, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, icterus, rash, persistent paresthesias of the hands/feet, persistent fatigue, weakness, fever for more than 3 days, and abdominal tendernerss (esp upper right quadrant) What is Flomax and what is it indicated for? - ANS-Tamsulosin, alpha-1a blocker, for BPH. NOT for HTN. Specific for 1a receptors in prostate*** only Latanoprost Prostaglandin analogue for Open-angle glaucoma. 1 drop in affected eye ONCE daily in the evening. Protect from light, refrigerate unopened bottles, may keep opened bottle at room temperature for 6 weeks. May cause pigmentation changes in iris, eyelid and eyelashes, as well as growth of eyelashes. - ANS- XALATAN Which of the following is indicated for the treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis? a. Clotrimazole b. Itraconazole c. Amphoterecin d. Flucytosine - ANS-Clotrimazole troche (MYCELEX) 5x a day for 2 weeks. What is Cytotec? What are its indications? What is the major side effect? - ANS-Cytotec is Misoprostol, a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog. It's used to reduce risk of NSAID-induced ulcers, as an abortafacient, and to induce labor. It is contraindicated in women with child-bearing potential unless the patient has high risk of gastric ulcers from NSAIDs. Diarrhea is a common SE with the drug. What is Orencia? How is it administered? What class of drugs should NOT be used concurrently with Orencia? What populations should be carefully monitored with this regimen? - ANS-Abatacept is an immune modulator used for autoimmune diseases like RA. It's administered IV over 30 minutes, 2 weeks after first admin, and every 4 weeks after second admin. It can be used with other DMARDs except for TNF-i. People prone to infections, with history of viral hepatitis, or positive TB skin test, H/O COPD, or those scheduled for surgery should be carefully monitored. Lacosamide Anticonvulsant for partial onset SZs and neuropathic pain. Schedule V - ANS-VIMPAT Ezogabine (AKA Retigabine) Anticonvulsant for partial onset SZs. Schedule V - ANS-POTIGA Diphenoxylate/Atropine Anti-diarrheal Absolute CI: Jaundice, Pseudomembranous colitis diarrhea, Enterotoxin diarrhea, Antibiotic associated diarrhea - ANS... Continues....