NAPLEX PRACTICE 150 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

NAPLEX PRACTICE 150 questions with
possible solutions




1. 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 ANSWER-
It will decrease bloodpressure.
2. MH is a 65 year old post-menopausal 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-CORRECT ANSWER- It
can cause dangerousblood clots.
3. The pharmacist performs a screening to see if JC requires any immuniza-
tions. Which drug references would be useful to determine vaccine require-
ments 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-CORRECT
ANSWER- C Morbidity and
Mortality Weekly Report

D
The CDC's Pink Book
4. Which medication increases the risk for C. difficile infections and fracturesif
used long-term?
Answer
A
Metoclopramide
B
Naproxen
C
Pantoprazole

D
Fluoxetine
E
Simvastatin-
CORRECT
ANSWER- C
Pantoprazole
5. The patient qualifies for a fentanly patch because he has been taking
of morphine equivalent daily for at least -CORRECT ANSWER- 60 mg,
7 days