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Maryville pharm Exam 4-Questions & Correct Answers What are important counseling points when administering antacids? - CORRECT ANSWERS-MUST BE SEPARATED FROM OTHER MEDS BY 1 HOUR; must be completely chewed and followed with water. Drink 2-4 ounces of water after taking the liquid antacid; can cause diarrhea (magnesium) or constipation (aluminum) How does loperamide (Imodium) treat diarrhea? (MOA) - CORRECT ANSWERS-(Opioid receptor agonists) Slows gastric motility and reduces fluid and electrolyte loss from diarrhea You have a 3 year old patient with a cough and a URI. What is your first line of treatment? - CORRECT ANSWERS-fluids and comfort care Which anti-asthma agent aggravates pulmonary beta receptors and increasing cyclic AMP? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Short acting beta agonists (SABA) like Albuterol What is the Black box warning with LABA - CORRECT ANSWERS-when used as monotherapy there is an increased risk of asthma-related deaths; must be used in combo with ICS MOA/ Primary use of Tiotropium (Spiriva)-muscarinic receptor agonist - CORRECT ANSWERS-Tx for COPD; Acts on M3 muscarinic receptors on smooth muscle cells and submucosal glands which leads to reduction in smooth muscle contraction & mucus secretion producing BRONCHODILATORY EFFECTS Which antiasthma agents activate pulmonary beta receptors and increase a cyclic AMP (cAMP)? - CORRECT ANSWERS-SABA What special populations should not be prescribed pseudoephedrine or phenylephrine - CORRECT ANSWERS-Do not use in children 4 years old or younger; elderly; pts with HTN or CVD When prescribing singular for asthma, what is an important counseling point - CORRECT ANSWERS-Can cause aggression, anxiety, depression, suicide, night terrors Contraindications to antihistamines are considered in what patient group? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Elderly, patients with BPH. & High doses can cause hallucinations What is the MOA of inhaled corticosteroids when treating asthma? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Produces anti-inflammatory effects and should be used as preventative therapy only. block formation of six different inflammatory mediators

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Mr. Bickford did not quite qualify for the extra help low-income subsidy under the
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug program and he is wondering if there is any other
option he has for obtaining help with his considerable drug costs. What should you tell
him? - CORRECT ANSWERS-He could check with the manufacturers of his
medications to see if they offer an assistance program to help people with limited
means obtain the medications they need. Alternatively, he could check to see whether
his state has a pharmacy assistance program to help him with his expenses.

Charles McCarthy is a Medicare beneficiary who suffers from diabetes. Mr. McCarthy is
considering enrollment in a MA-PD plan that you represent. He asks you whether his
insulin costs will be covered. What should you say? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mr.
McCarthy's insulin costs for a one-month supply cannot be more than $35 in any
coverage phase under the prescription drug plan beginning in 2023.

Mr. Jacob understands that there is a standard Medicare Part D prescription drug
benefit, but when he looks at information on various plans available in his area, he sees
a wide range in what they charge for deductibles, premiums and cost sharing. How can
you explain this to him? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Medicare Part D drug plans may have
different benefit structures, but on average, they must all be at least as good as the
standard model established by the government.

Which of the following individuals is most likely to be eligible to enroll in a Part D Plan? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-Jose, a grandfather who was granted asylum and has worked in
the United States for many years.

Mrs. Quinn has just turned 65, is in excellent health and has a relatively high income.
She uses no medications and sees no reason to spend money on a Medicare
prescription drug plan if she does not need the coverage. She currently does not have
creditable coverage. What could you tell her about the implications of such a decision? -
CORRECT ANSWERS-If she does not sign up for a Medicare prescription drug plan as
soon as she is eligible to do so, if she does sign up at a later date, her premium will be
permanently increased by 1% of the national average premium for every month that she
was not covered.

Mrs. Cantwell is enrolled in a prescription drug plan. She has heard about something
called True-Out-Pocket costs or "TrOOP" and asks you if any of the following count
toward reaching the catastrophic coverage phase. What do you say? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-

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