3P practice exam Questions and Correct
Answers
atomoxetine (Strattera) - correct answers:The drug of choice for the treatment of attention deficit
disorder in an adolescent with a history of substance abuse.
The mechanism of action of polymyxin B / trimethoprim ophthalmic is: - correct answers:increased cell
wall permeability / inhibition of nucleic acid and protein
During pregnancy, the preferred choice for long-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux is: - correct
answers:ranitidine (Zantac)
Which medication may be used in infants for the treatment of functional constipation? - correct
answers:MiraLax
A treatment regimen for acne will only be considered ineffective after consistent adherence for at least -
correct answers:8 weeks
Dosing of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for adults and adolescents with active influenza is administered orally -
correct answers:75 mg bid x 5 days
Initial and routine monitoring of patients receiving Spirolactone (Aldactone) includes: - correct
answers:serum potassium, blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
Sertraline (Zoloft) is approved for the treatment of: - correct answers:panic disorder
The most commonly reported side effect of metronidazole and clarithromycin combination therapy for
H. pylori is: - correct answers:metallic taste
In the treatment of COPD, common side effects of corticosteroids may include: - correct
answers:hypernatremia & hypokalemia
, The elimination phase of pharmacokinetics is the time it takes for the plasma concentration of the drug
to decrease by - correct answers:50%
When treating hirsutism associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, the best treatment is: - correct
answers:spirolactone (Aldactone)
Which is a rapid acting insulin? - correct answers:Aspart (Novolog)
Dynacin, used in the treatment of skin infections is the brand name for: - correct answers:minocycline
The recommended treatment regimen for N. gonorrhea in pregnancy is: - correct answers:azithromycin
(Zithromycin) 1 Gram orally PLUS ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 250mg IM
To avoid reducing the effectiveness of doxycycline (Doryx) for the treatment of epididymitis, it should not
be taken with : - correct answers:Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
The use of SSRIs for the treatment of depression in older adults is associate with: - correct answers:falls
and fractures
The amino acid found in dairy products, fish and eggs is tyrosine. The amino acid from which tyrosine is
made is: - correct answers:phenylalanine
which of the following medications, when combined with pulmonary rehab enhances performance? -
correct answers:tiotropium (Spiriva)
Side effects of levonorgestrel (Plan B) to prevent pregnancy my include: - correct answers:nausea &
vomiting
Two black box warnings for ibuprofen (Motrin) are: - correct answers:CV thrombotic events and GI
bleeding
Answers
atomoxetine (Strattera) - correct answers:The drug of choice for the treatment of attention deficit
disorder in an adolescent with a history of substance abuse.
The mechanism of action of polymyxin B / trimethoprim ophthalmic is: - correct answers:increased cell
wall permeability / inhibition of nucleic acid and protein
During pregnancy, the preferred choice for long-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux is: - correct
answers:ranitidine (Zantac)
Which medication may be used in infants for the treatment of functional constipation? - correct
answers:MiraLax
A treatment regimen for acne will only be considered ineffective after consistent adherence for at least -
correct answers:8 weeks
Dosing of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for adults and adolescents with active influenza is administered orally -
correct answers:75 mg bid x 5 days
Initial and routine monitoring of patients receiving Spirolactone (Aldactone) includes: - correct
answers:serum potassium, blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
Sertraline (Zoloft) is approved for the treatment of: - correct answers:panic disorder
The most commonly reported side effect of metronidazole and clarithromycin combination therapy for
H. pylori is: - correct answers:metallic taste
In the treatment of COPD, common side effects of corticosteroids may include: - correct
answers:hypernatremia & hypokalemia
, The elimination phase of pharmacokinetics is the time it takes for the plasma concentration of the drug
to decrease by - correct answers:50%
When treating hirsutism associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, the best treatment is: - correct
answers:spirolactone (Aldactone)
Which is a rapid acting insulin? - correct answers:Aspart (Novolog)
Dynacin, used in the treatment of skin infections is the brand name for: - correct answers:minocycline
The recommended treatment regimen for N. gonorrhea in pregnancy is: - correct answers:azithromycin
(Zithromycin) 1 Gram orally PLUS ceftriaxone (Rocephin) 250mg IM
To avoid reducing the effectiveness of doxycycline (Doryx) for the treatment of epididymitis, it should not
be taken with : - correct answers:Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
The use of SSRIs for the treatment of depression in older adults is associate with: - correct answers:falls
and fractures
The amino acid found in dairy products, fish and eggs is tyrosine. The amino acid from which tyrosine is
made is: - correct answers:phenylalanine
which of the following medications, when combined with pulmonary rehab enhances performance? -
correct answers:tiotropium (Spiriva)
Side effects of levonorgestrel (Plan B) to prevent pregnancy my include: - correct answers:nausea &
vomiting
Two black box warnings for ibuprofen (Motrin) are: - correct answers:CV thrombotic events and GI
bleeding
