Pharm Practice Exam 1

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Includes antifungals, glaucoma drugs, allergy, and a few general questions from the first lecture

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1.

If a patient presents increased IOP following trauma, a red eye and sudden vision loss, which of the following drugs might be indicated?
- A.
  
  Betaxolol (Betoptic)
- B.
  
  Mannitol
- C.
  
  Latanoprost (Xalatan)
- D.
  
  Dorzolamide (Trusopt)
- E.
  
  Apraclonidine (Iodipine)
2.

Which of the following is a combination of a alpha-2 agonist and a beta blocker for treatment of glaucoma?
- A.
  
  Combigan
- B.
  
  Cosopt
- C.
  
  Alphagan P
- D.
  
  Pilocarpine
3.

Which of the following organisms is a culprit in acute or chronic inflammation of the lid margins?
- A.
  
  H. influenza
- B.
  
  S. peumoniae
- C.
  
  S. aureus
- D.
  
  E. coli
4.

Which of the following would be used to treat the condition referred to in question 3?
- A.
  
  Quinolones (moxifloxacin, gatifloxacin, besifloxacin)
- B.
  
  Bacitracin or erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
- C.
  
  Naphazoline (AK-con)
- D.
  
  IV antibiotics (nafcillin)
5.

Which of the following does not treat glaucoma by decreasing production of aqueous humor?
- A.
  
  Timolol
- B.
  
  Acetazolamide
- C.
  
  Brimonidine
- D.
  
  Pilocarpine
6.

Which of the following is an indirect acting parasympathomimetic agent?
- A.
  
  Carbachol
- B.
  
  Echothiophate
- C.
  
  Dorzolamide
- D.
  
  Latanoprost
7.

Which is a contraindication of indirect acting parasympathomimetic agents?
- A.
  
  Pre-operative situations in which neuromuscular blocking agents may be used
- B.
  
  Severe COPD or asthma
- C.
  
  Concurrent use of MAOIs
- D.
  
  Coronary artery disease
8.

Which of the following can not be controlled with compresses and good hygiene?
- A.
  
  Seborrheic blepharitis
- B.
  
  Hordeolum
- C.
  
  Viral conjunctivitis
- D.
  
  Orbital cellulitis
9.

Which of the following drugs is not generally associated with bacterial conjunctivitis?
- A.
  
  S. pneumoniae
- B.
  
  H. influenzae
- C.
  
  Pseudomonas
- D.
  
  Proteus sp.
10.

Which of the following conditions can cause increased IOP?
- A.
  
  Bacterial conjunctivitis
- B.
  
  Orbital cellulitis
- C.
  
  Hordeolum
- D.
  
  Blepharitis
11.

Which is false of alkylamines?
- A.
  
  They are nonselective antihistamines.
- B.
  
  The group includes brompheniramine (Dimetapp)
- C.
  
  They cause more sedation than ethanolamines
- D.
  
  The group contains chlorpheniramine (ChlorTrimeton)
12.

Which family of nonselective antihistamines includes promethazine (Phenergan)?
- A.
  
  Alkylamines
- B.
  
  Phenothiazines
- C.
  
  Piperidines
- D.
  
  Piperazines
13.

The selective piperidines include:
- A.
  
  Cyproheptadine (Periactin)
- B.
  
  Cetirizine (Zyrtec)
- C.
  
  Desloratadine (Clarinex
- D.
  
  Hydroxyzine (Atarax)
14.

Which is true of systemic decongestants?
- A.
  
  They are parasympathomimetic agents
- B.
  
  They should be avoided in patients with hypertension
- C.
  
  The most effective one is phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)
- D.
  
  Prolonged use can result in rhinitis medicamentosa
15.

Which of the following is a nasal steroid?
- A.
  
  Phenyephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
- B.
  
  Azelastine (Astelin)
- C.
  
  Oxymetazoline (Afrin)
- D.
  
  Flunisolide (Nasarel)
16.

Which class of drugs is also used in acetaminophen overdose?
- A.
  
  Expectorants
- B.
  
  Mast cell stabilizers
- C.
  
  Mucolytics
- D.
  
  Anticholinergic agents
17.

Which of the following does not affect azoles?
- A.
  
  Increased gastric pH
- B.
  
  Concurrent electrolyte depletion, e.g. taking thiazides
- C.
  
  Interference with CYP450 metabolism of other drugs the patient is taking
- D.
  
  Therapeutic failure due in the presence of another drug that induces CYP450 enzymes
18.

What is the MOA of amphotericin?
- A.
  
  Inhibits ergosterol synthesis by enzyme disruption, increasing permeability of the membrane
- B.
  
  Binds to ergosterol in the cell membrane, allowing cell leakage
- C.
  
  Inhibits the synthesis of beta D glucan, a component of fungal cell wall construction
- D.
  
  Binds to beta D glucan in the cellular membrane, increasing permeability
19.

Which of the following is the least potent CYP450 inhibitor?
- A.
  
  Ketoconazole
- B.
  
  Itraconazole
- C.
  
  Voriconazole
- D.
  
  Fluconasole
20.

Which is the superior treatment for invasive aspergillosis?
- A.
  
  Voriconazole
- B.
  
  Amphotericin
- C.
  
  Fluconazole
- D.
  
  Itraconazole
21.

Which class includes caspofungin, micafungin and anidulafungin?
- A.
  
  Polyenes
- B.
  
  Azoles
- C.
  
  Echinocandins
- D.
  
  Allylamines
- E.
  
  Penicillium derivatives
22.

Which of the following demands use of systemic antifungal treatment?
- A.
  
  Oropharyngeal candidiasis
- B.
  
  Tinea pedis
- C.
  
  Tinea unguium
- D.
  
  Vulvovaginal candidiasis
23.

Which of the following is false?
- A.
  
  Absorption is dependent on drug solubility.
- B.
  
  Increased lipid solubility enhances drug distribution
- C.
  
  The goal of metabolism is to convert substances into water soluble forms
- D.
  
  Most drugs are eliminated according to zero-order kinetics
24.

Which of the following would be used to treat a patient presenting with yellow, friable nails with debris underneath?
- A.
  
  Ciclopirox (Penlac Lacquer)
- B.
  
  Tolnaftate (Tinactin)
- C.
  
  Terbinafine (Lamisil)
- D.
  
  Ketoconazole (Nizoral)
25.

What would be used to treat a patient with thick white deposits on the posterior pharyngeal wall and posterior tongue, along with redness and inflammation?
- A.
  
  Citirizine (Zyrtec)
- B.
  
  Fluconazole
- C.
  
  Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
- D.
  
  Amphitericin

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