2024 NAPLEX PRACTICE (150)
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
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. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSIt will decrease blood pressure.
Which of the following antipsychotics are available in oral formulations
suitable for patients with difficulty swallowing or for use in patients who
might try to hide the medication in their mouth in order to spit it out? (Select
ALL that apply.)
Answer
A
Clozapine
B
Olanzapine
C
Risperidone
D
Quetiapine
,E
Ziprasidone - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
Clozapine
B
Olanzapine
C
Risperidone
Lotensin generic? - CORRECT-ANSWERSbenazepril
A 4 mL vial is labeled potassium chloride (4 mEq/mL). How many grams of
potassium chloride are present in the vial? (MW of KCl = 74.5). (Answer must
be numeric; no units or commas; include leading zero when answer is less
than 1; round the final answer to the nearest TENTH.) - CORRECT-
ANSWERS1.2
Which medication is most likely causing the elevated TSH?
Answer
A
Lexapro
B
Buspirone
C
Methimazole
D
Allegra
E
Levothyroxine - CORRECT-ANSWERSC
Methimazole
Which of the following statements concerning sumatriptan is correct?
Answer
A
It is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
B
It is available as a needle-free intramuscular injection.
C
Popular brand names include Maxalt and Zomig.
D
, It is a serotonin antagonist that causes vasodilation of cranial blood vessels.
E
The nasal spray formulation must be primed before use. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAnswer
A
It is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
Lorcaserin is indicated for weight loss. Which of the following statements
concerning lorcaserin is correct?
Answer
A
The brand name is Qsymia.
B
It is safe to use in pregnancy.
C
It is a serotonin (5-HT2C) receptor agonist.
D
It is not a controlled substance.
E
It is a stimulant agent. - CORRECT-ANSWERSC
It is a serotonin (5-HT2C) receptor agonist.
TB did not bring her medications to the follow-up visit but she stated that
during her hospitalization, she was started on an oral anticoagulant for
stroke prevention that she takes once daily with her evening meal. She says
the discharge nurse told her she did not have to have blood work completed
routinely to monitor how "thin" her blood is. Which medication is TB taking
for stroke prevention?
Answer
A
Pradaxa
B
Eliquis
C
Xarelto
D
Bevyxxa
E
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
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. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSIt will decrease blood pressure.
Which of the following antipsychotics are available in oral formulations
suitable for patients with difficulty swallowing or for use in patients who
might try to hide the medication in their mouth in order to spit it out? (Select
ALL that apply.)
Answer
A
Clozapine
B
Olanzapine
C
Risperidone
D
Quetiapine
,E
Ziprasidone - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
Clozapine
B
Olanzapine
C
Risperidone
Lotensin generic? - CORRECT-ANSWERSbenazepril
A 4 mL vial is labeled potassium chloride (4 mEq/mL). How many grams of
potassium chloride are present in the vial? (MW of KCl = 74.5). (Answer must
be numeric; no units or commas; include leading zero when answer is less
than 1; round the final answer to the nearest TENTH.) - CORRECT-
ANSWERS1.2
Which medication is most likely causing the elevated TSH?
Answer
A
Lexapro
B
Buspirone
C
Methimazole
D
Allegra
E
Levothyroxine - CORRECT-ANSWERSC
Methimazole
Which of the following statements concerning sumatriptan is correct?
Answer
A
It is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
B
It is available as a needle-free intramuscular injection.
C
Popular brand names include Maxalt and Zomig.
D
, It is a serotonin antagonist that causes vasodilation of cranial blood vessels.
E
The nasal spray formulation must be primed before use. - CORRECT-
ANSWERSAnswer
A
It is contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled hypertension.
Lorcaserin is indicated for weight loss. Which of the following statements
concerning lorcaserin is correct?
Answer
A
The brand name is Qsymia.
B
It is safe to use in pregnancy.
C
It is a serotonin (5-HT2C) receptor agonist.
D
It is not a controlled substance.
E
It is a stimulant agent. - CORRECT-ANSWERSC
It is a serotonin (5-HT2C) receptor agonist.
TB did not bring her medications to the follow-up visit but she stated that
during her hospitalization, she was started on an oral anticoagulant for
stroke prevention that she takes once daily with her evening meal. She says
the discharge nurse told her she did not have to have blood work completed
routinely to monitor how "thin" her blood is. Which medication is TB taking
for stroke prevention?
Answer
A
Pradaxa
B
Eliquis
C
Xarelto
D
Bevyxxa
E
