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NAPLEX Questions: Medication Safety and Quality Improvement with correct answers

NAPLEX REVIEW ACUTE & CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS { GRADED A+} Colloids - large molécules dispersed in solution, more costly Albumin Crystalloids - less costly with fewer adverse reactions Dextrose, 0.9% NaCl, LR Hypotonic hypervolemic hyponatremia - fluid overload caused by cirrhosis, HF, renal failure. Treat with diuresis and fluid restriction.

NAPLEX REVIEW PAIN, MIGRAINE, AND GOUT QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS { GRADED A+} Nociceptive pain - pain from a normal process that results in noxious stimuli being perceived as painful Neuropathic pain - pain from damage to neurons of either the peripheral or central nervous system When should you avoid using opioids for pain? - Mild pain with score 1-3 Max APAP dose per day - 4 grams When's pediatrics doses used for Tylenol? - Up to 12 years old Antidote for Tylenol ove...

NAPLEX REVIEW ONCOLOGY QUESTIONS WITH 100% COMPLETE ANSWERS { GRADED A+} malignant vs benign tumor - malignant = cancer benign is not metastatic cancer - spread to other parts of body What is a way to prevent colorectal cancer if high risk? - baby aspirin How often should sunscreen be applied? - at least SPF 15-30 every 2 hours When is breast cancer screening recomended? - After age 45 get yearly mamograms When is cervical cancer screening recomended? - Pap smear every 3 years ...

NAPLEX REVIEW PSYCH QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS { GRADED A+} What drugs can cause or worsen depression? - Stratera, indomethacin, BB (especially propranolol), contraceptives, anabolic steroids, antidepressants, BZD, steroids, interferons, varenicline, ethanol What is the only natural product that may have some benefit for depression - St. Johns Wort What is the preferred treatment if initiating antidepressant in pregnancy? Breastfeeding? - SSRI's except paroxetine (due...

NAPLEX 2023 STUDY TIP GIRLS AND KEY DRUG GUYS WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE { GRADED A+} What are the diagnostic criteria for diabetes (tests & values)? - A1c (BG over past 3 months): at least 6.5% FPG (BG at test time): at least 126 mg/dL OGTT (2-hr BG): at least 200 mg/dL What are the diagnostic criteria for prediabetes (tests & values)? - A1c (BG over past 3 months): 5.7-6.4% FPG (BG at test time): 100-125 mg/dL OGTT (2-hr BG): 140-199 mg/dL What should be...

NAPLEX 2024 BRAND AND GENERIC Questions with 100% Correct Answers ABACAVIR/ LAMIVUDINE: Epzicom ACYCLOVIR: Zovirax ADAPALENE: Differin ALBUTEROL: ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA, ProAir Respiclick ALENDRONATE: Fosamax ALLOPURINOL: Zyloprim (PO), Aloprim (IV) ALPRAZOLAM: Xanax ALVIMOPAN: Entereg AMIODARONE: Pacerone (PO), Nexterone (IV) AMLODIPINE: Norvasc AMLODIPINE/ BENAZEPRIL: Lotrel AMOXICILLIN/ CLARITHROMYCIN/ LANSO...

NAPLEX 2024 BRAND AND GENERIC Questions with 100% Correct Answers Abacavir --- Abacavir / Lamivudine Epzicom Acetaminophen Tylenol (oral/suppository), Ofirmev (injection) Acetaminophen / Codeine Tylenol with Codeine #3, #4 Acyclovir Zovirax (oral, injection, topical) Adapalene Differin (topical) Albuterol ProAir HFA, ProAir RespiClick, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA (inhalation) Albuterol / Ipratropium Combivent Respimat (inhalation) Alendronate Fos...

NAPLEX PRACTICE 150 Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Updated 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. It will decrease blood pressure. MH is a 65 year old...

NAPLEX PREP 2024 Questions with 100% Correct Answers abacavir/lamivudine Epzicom Acetaminophen Tylenol (Oral) and Ofirmev (Injection) Acetaminophen/Codeine Tylenol with Codeine #2, #3, #4 Acetylcysteine Acetadote Acyclovir Zovirax Adapalene Differin Albuterol ProAir HFA, Proventil HFA, Ventolin HFA Albuterol/Ipratropium Combivent Respimat, DuoNeb Alendronate Fosamax Allopurinol Zyloprim (PO), Aloprim (Injection) Alvimopan Entereg ...

NAPLEX PREP 2024 Questions with 100% Correct Answers Name three examples of at-home tests that can be purchased OTC? pregnancy, ovulation, HIV, herpes, fecal occult blood, drug tests lifespan of platelets? 7-10 days -- reason you have to hold aspirin 10 days prior to surgery When would a CMP be helpful? getting baseline electrolyte labs and liver function tests in one blood draw These are the three white blood cells (leukocytes) classified further as granulocytes neutrophils...

NAPLEX PREP 2024 Questions with 100% Correct Answers What medication is contraindicated due to a risk of QT prolongation? Dolasetron The pharmacy stocks 150 mg Xeloda tablets. How many of each tablet will TS need to take each day? Two 150 mg tablets and eight 500 mg tablets What lab values are characteristic of metabolic acidosis? Low pH, Low serum bicarb MOA of phenylephrine Alpha-1 agonist-increased BP What medication chronic diarrhea? Benicar The pharmacist sho...

NAPLEX MATH PRACTICE 2024 Questions with 100% Correct Answers What is the osmolarity, in mOsmol/L of normal saline (0.9%NaCl) ? MW = 58.5. Round to the nearest whole number 308 mOsmol/L What is the osmolarity, in mOsmol/L of D5? M.W. = 198. Round to the nearest tenth 252.5 How many grams are equal to 50,000,000 nanograms? 0.05 grams A pharmacist received this prescription " TMP/SMX 40-200 mg/5mL. Sig: Take 1 tsp PO BID x 10 days, until all taken". and dispensed 3 oz to the p...

NAPLEX Diabetes Questions with 100% Correct Answers This medication is used in prediabetics Metformin This medication is preferred in pregnant women if lifestyle changes are insufficient Insulin What are the fasting, 1 hour post-meal, and 2 hours post-meal goals for diabetes in pregnancy? F: <= 95mg/dL 1hr PPG: <=140mg/dL 2hr PPG: <=120mg/dL What are the three classic symptoms of hyperglycemia? Excessive urination, thirst, and hunger To be diagnosed with pre-d...

NAPLEX Diabetes Questions with 100% Correct Answers what is the responsibility of insulin in the body? moving glucose into cells to be used as energy what is the function of glucagon? when BG is low it will transform glycogen back into glucose and release it into the body. if glycogen is depleted then it will signal fat cells to make adipose as an alternative energy source how can metformin be used in prediabetes? it can be useful for patients with a BMI >35 who are <60y. it ...

NAPLEX Diabetes Questions with 100% Correct Answers Cause of Diabetes High BG due to: -Decreased Insulin secretion -Decreased Insulin sensitivity Chronic______________can lead to damage throughout the body including organ damage Hyperglycemia Insulin is produced by Beta cells in Pancreas Functions of Insulin Moves glucose into body cells to be used as energy -Moves BG in muscle cells -Helps stores BG as Glycogen in liver cells -Helps stores BG as Fat in Adipose (fat) cel...

NAPLEX Diabetes Questions with 100% Correct Answers BMI >25, Asian BMI >23, Physical Inactivity, Race, BP, HTN, A1C >5.7, 1st Degree Relative, HDL <35, TG >250, CVD, Gestational DM, PCOS, Smoker (Diabetes) Risk factors for development of T2DM include (14) Metformin (Diabetes) Prediabetes is largely managed with diet/lifestyle modifications, but (1) agent can be considered for select patients BMI >35, Age <60, Gestational DM (Diabetes) Metformin can be ...

NAPLEX Diabetes Questions with 100% Correct Answers C-peptide What test is done to determine if a patient is still producing insulin? Very low or absent (undetectable) How do you diagnose T1DM with C-peptide test? insulin (preferred; metformin and glyburide are sometimes used) What medications are preferred in diabetes in pregnancy? 35 years old When should patients be screened for diabetes? Diabetes: 6.5% or higher Prediabetes: 5.7-6.4% Diagnostic criteria for diabete...

NAPLEX Diabetes Questions with 100% Correct Answers A1C goal for DM less than 7% preprandial blood glucose goal for DM 80-130 mg/dL Peak postprandial glucose goal in DM <180 mg/dL Drugs that can lower glucose beta blockers, quinolones, linezolid, lorcaserin, pentamide *can also raise Drugs that can raise glucose beta blockers, thiazides, Loops, immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, cyclosporine), ~~~niacin, PIs~~~, quinolones, atypical antipsychotics, statins, systemic ...

PRE-NAPLEX EXAM Questions with 100% Correct Answers How do you calculate RRR? You have these values: Zoledronic acid (risk of fracture): 8.6% Placebo (risk of fracture): 13.9% 1) Calculate the RR (% Tx/% Control) 8.6%/13.9% = 0.6187 2) Calculate RRR: (1 - RR) 1 - 0.6187 = 0.38 RRR: 38% Zoledronic Acid treated patients where 38% less likely to have a fracture than placebo treated patients. You have a case: The primary endpoint for a fracture was lower with Zoledronic acid compared ...