Naplex practice questions practice test 1

A patient receiving ramipril and a potassium-sparing diuretic is hospitalized with heart rhythm problems consistent with hyperkalemia. Which of the following drugs should be administered to counteract the effects of potassium on the heart? - ANSWER-intravenous calcium 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 Clozapine B Olanzapine C Risperidone D Quetiapine E Ziprasidone - ANSWER-clozapine olanzapine and risperidone Select the correct application site and the duration of use for the Transderm Scop patch: - ANSWER-1 patch behind ear every 3 days (72hours) When TB went to the hospital for chest pain on 7/15, she was very anemic (Hgb 10.4 g/dL). A Coombs test was ordered. What medication prescribed in the Family Medicine Clinic on 7/12 was part of the drug-induced differential diagnosis her providers were testing for? A celexa B macrobid c chlorthalidone d prinvil e cymbalta - ANSWER-macrobid macrobid can induce hemolytic anemia, decreasing rbc and hemoglobin During TB's hospitalization, she was started on an oral anticoagulant for stroke prevention that requires no monitoring for efficacy. Which of the following medications meet this criteria? Answer A Eliquis, Xarelto, Pradaxa B Eliquis, Arixtra, warfarin C Lovenox, Xarelto, Pradaxa D Fragmin, Pradaxa, argatroban - ANSWER-B eliquis xarelto pradaxa fragmin (dalteparin) argatroban warfarin arixtra lovenox these need monitoring History of Present Illness: TB is a 61 year-old African American female patient being seen in the Family Medicine Clinic on August 10th for an appointment after a recent hospital admission from 7/15 - 7/23 during which she was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Allergies: Bactrim Past Medical History: Hypertension Depression Stroke 3 years ago Atrial fibrillation what is TB Bp goals - ANSWER-over 60 with no T2dm and ckd 150/90 A pharmacist will counsel a female patient who is beginning lamotrigine therapy for bipolar disorder. There are no interacting medications on the profile. Which of the following counseling statements should the pharmacist share with the patient? (Select ALL that apply.)