Pharmacology Module 14(Completely solved)
Which of the following is defined as the cause of a disease? correct answers etiology
Which of the following classes of medication can cause secondary hypertension? correct answers
corticosteroids
A patient reports taking metoprolol succinate for the past month. A pharmacy technician should
recognize that which of the following information is true regarding this medication? correct
answers It can cause brachycaria
What is the range of stage 1 hypertension? correct answers systolic BP between 130 and 140 and
diastolic BP between 80 and 90
Which of the following is a nonpharmacological therapy used to treat hypertension? correct
answers restricting sodium intake
Which of the following is a possible adverse effect of ACE inhibitors? correct answers cough
Which of the following is a pharmacological therapy used to treat hypertension? correct answers
ACE inhibitors
A patient reports to a pharmacy technician that they have been taking 25 mg of atenolol
(Tenormin), 10 mg of atorvastatin (Lipitor), and 40 mg of furosemide (Lasix) daily. The patient
also reports they have been urinating more frequently after taking the medications. Which of the
following statements should the technician make? correct answers Furosemide works as a
diuretic, which can increase urination frequency.
Which of the following is a risk factor for hypertension? correct answers Smoking
A pharmacy technician is refilling a prescription for a patient who has hyperlipidemia. The
patient reports the presence of gallstones since starting the medication. The technician should
recognize that which of the following medications causes gallstones? correct answers
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
Which of the following supplements is used to treat hyperlipidemia? correct answers Fish oil
Which of the following is a pharmacological therapy used to treat hyperlipidemia correct
answers Bile acid sequestrants
Which of the following is used to estimate the risk of heart attack within the next 10 years?
correct answers Framingham risk score
A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is a risk factor for
hyperlipidemia? correct answers Hypertension
, A patient is experiencing flushing, a high blood glucose level, hyperuricemia, and
gastrointestinal upset. A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following
substances can cause these adverse effects? correct answers Vitamin B3 supplements
Which of the following is a nonpharmacological therapy used to treat hyperlipidemia? correct
answers Losing weight gradually
A pharmacy technician should realize that which of the following is a potential complication of
hyperlipidemia? correct answers Heart attack
A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is a chronic complication of
diabetes mellitus? correct answers Neuropathy
A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following is a risk factor for type 2
diabetes? correct answers History of gestational diabetes
Which of the following is a pharmacological therapy used to initially treat type 2 diabetes
mellitus correct answers Metformin (Glucophage)
A patient who has diabetes mellitus reports changes to their vision. A pharmacy technician
should recognize that these changes might indicate which of the following complications
associated with diabetes mellitus? correct answers Retinopathy
A patient arrives at a pharmacy to pick up their prescription for glyburide (DiaBeta). A pharmacy
technician should recognize that which of the following statements is true regarding this
medication? correct answers The medication simulates the beta cells to produce more insulin
A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following types of diabetes is caused
by insulin resistance? correct answers Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Which of the following is a nonpharmacological therapy used to treat diabetes mellitus? correct
answers Reduce cholesterol intake to less than 200 mg per day
A patient arrives at a clinic and reports excessive hunger, thirst, and urination. A pharmacy
technician should recognize that these manifestations indicate which of the following conditions?
correct answers Diabetes mellitus
Which of the following conditions is a result of damaged beta cells in the pancreas? correct
answers Diabetes mellitus
Which of the following medications is a rapid-acting insulin? correct answers Aspart (NovoLog)
Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk for developing severe illness due to
influenza? correct answers A 30-year-old who has HIV
Which of the following is defined as the cause of a disease? correct answers etiology
Which of the following classes of medication can cause secondary hypertension? correct answers
corticosteroids
A patient reports taking metoprolol succinate for the past month. A pharmacy technician should
recognize that which of the following information is true regarding this medication? correct
answers It can cause brachycaria
What is the range of stage 1 hypertension? correct answers systolic BP between 130 and 140 and
diastolic BP between 80 and 90
Which of the following is a nonpharmacological therapy used to treat hypertension? correct
answers restricting sodium intake
Which of the following is a possible adverse effect of ACE inhibitors? correct answers cough
Which of the following is a pharmacological therapy used to treat hypertension? correct answers
ACE inhibitors
A patient reports to a pharmacy technician that they have been taking 25 mg of atenolol
(Tenormin), 10 mg of atorvastatin (Lipitor), and 40 mg of furosemide (Lasix) daily. The patient
also reports they have been urinating more frequently after taking the medications. Which of the
following statements should the technician make? correct answers Furosemide works as a
diuretic, which can increase urination frequency.
Which of the following is a risk factor for hypertension? correct answers Smoking
A pharmacy technician is refilling a prescription for a patient who has hyperlipidemia. The
patient reports the presence of gallstones since starting the medication. The technician should
recognize that which of the following medications causes gallstones? correct answers
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
Which of the following supplements is used to treat hyperlipidemia? correct answers Fish oil
Which of the following is a pharmacological therapy used to treat hyperlipidemia correct
answers Bile acid sequestrants
Which of the following is used to estimate the risk of heart attack within the next 10 years?
correct answers Framingham risk score
A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is a risk factor for
hyperlipidemia? correct answers Hypertension
, A patient is experiencing flushing, a high blood glucose level, hyperuricemia, and
gastrointestinal upset. A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following
substances can cause these adverse effects? correct answers Vitamin B3 supplements
Which of the following is a nonpharmacological therapy used to treat hyperlipidemia? correct
answers Losing weight gradually
A pharmacy technician should realize that which of the following is a potential complication of
hyperlipidemia? correct answers Heart attack
A pharmacy technician should identify that which of the following is a chronic complication of
diabetes mellitus? correct answers Neuropathy
A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following is a risk factor for type 2
diabetes? correct answers History of gestational diabetes
Which of the following is a pharmacological therapy used to initially treat type 2 diabetes
mellitus correct answers Metformin (Glucophage)
A patient who has diabetes mellitus reports changes to their vision. A pharmacy technician
should recognize that these changes might indicate which of the following complications
associated with diabetes mellitus? correct answers Retinopathy
A patient arrives at a pharmacy to pick up their prescription for glyburide (DiaBeta). A pharmacy
technician should recognize that which of the following statements is true regarding this
medication? correct answers The medication simulates the beta cells to produce more insulin
A pharmacy technician should recognize that which of the following types of diabetes is caused
by insulin resistance? correct answers Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Which of the following is a nonpharmacological therapy used to treat diabetes mellitus? correct
answers Reduce cholesterol intake to less than 200 mg per day
A patient arrives at a clinic and reports excessive hunger, thirst, and urination. A pharmacy
technician should recognize that these manifestations indicate which of the following conditions?
correct answers Diabetes mellitus
Which of the following conditions is a result of damaged beta cells in the pancreas? correct
answers Diabetes mellitus
Which of the following medications is a rapid-acting insulin? correct answers Aspart (NovoLog)
Which of the following individuals has the greatest risk for developing severe illness due to
influenza? correct answers A 30-year-old who has HIV
