Pharm Practice Exam 1

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    Which of the following organisms is a culprit in acute or chronic inflammation of the lid margins?

    • H. influenza
    • S. peumoniae
    • S. aureus
    • E. coli
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Includes antifungals, glaucoma drugs, allergy, and a few general questions from the first lecture

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  • 2. 

    Which of the following would be used to treat the condition referred to in question 3?

    • Quinolones (moxifloxacin, gatifloxacin, besifloxacin)

    • Bacitracin or erythromycin ophthalmic ointment

    • Naphazoline (AK-con)

    • IV antibiotics (nafcillin)

    Correct Answer
    A. Bacitracin or erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
  • 3. 

    Which of the following conditions can cause increased IOP?

    • Bacterial conjunctivitis

    • Orbital cellulitis

    • Hordeolum

    • Blepharitis

    Correct Answer
    A. Orbital cellulitis
  • 4. 

    Which class includes caspofungin, micafungin and anidulafungin?

    • Polyenes

    • Azoles

    • Echinocandins

    • Allylamines

    • Penicillium derivatives

    Correct Answer
    A. Echinocandins
  • 5. 

    Which is true of the volume of distribution?

    • A large volume of distribution means the blood concentration is high

    • The volume of distribution is measured along with serum creatinine

    • The volume of distribution is only related to the two-compartment model

    • The volume of distribution is a theoretical pharmacokinetic parameter that is calculated by dividing drug injected by plasma concentration before elimination starts

    Correct Answer
    A. The volume of distribution is a theoretical pharmacokinetic parameter that is calculated by dividing drug injected by plasma concentration before elimination starts
  • 6. 

    Which of the following is false?

    • Absorption is dependent on drug solubility.

    • Increased lipid solubility enhances drug distribution

    • The goal of metabolism is to convert substances into water soluble forms

    • Most drugs are eliminated according to zero-order kinetics

    Correct Answer
    A. Most drugs are eliminated according to zero-order kinetics
  • 7. 

    Which of the following can not be controlled with compresses and good hygiene?

    • Seborrheic blepharitis

    • Hordeolum

    • Viral conjunctivitis

    • Orbital cellulitis

    Correct Answer
    A. Orbital cellulitis
  • 8. 

    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?

    • Citirizine (Zyrtec)

    • Fluconazole

    • Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

    • Amphitericin

    Correct Answer
    A. Fluconazole
  • 9. 

    Which family of nonselective antihistamines includes promethazine (Phenergan)?

    • Alkylamines

    • Phenothiazines

    • Piperidines

    • Piperazines

    Correct Answer
    A. Phenothiazines
  • 10. 

    If a patient presents increased IOP following trauma, a red eye and sudden vision loss, which of the following drugs might be indicated?

    • Betaxolol (Betoptic)

    • Mannitol

    • Latanoprost (Xalatan)

    • Dorzolamide (Trusopt)

    • Apraclonidine (Iodipine)

    Correct Answer
    A. Mannitol
  • 11. 

    Which is true of systemic decongestants?

    • They are parasympathomimetic agents

    • They should be avoided in patients with hypertension

    • The most effective one is phenylephrine (Sudafed PE)

    • Prolonged use can result in rhinitis medicamentosa

    Correct Answer
    A. They should be avoided in patients with hypertension
  • 12. 

    Which class of drugs is also used in acetaminophen overdose?

    • Expectorants

    • Mast cell stabilizers

    • Mucolytics

    • Anticholinergic agents

    Correct Answer
    A. Mucolytics
  • 13. 

    Which of the following would be used to treat a patient presenting with yellow, friable nails with debris underneath?

    • Ciclopirox (Penlac Lacquer)

    • Tolnaftate (Tinactin)

    • Terbinafine (Lamisil)

    • Ketoconazole (Nizoral)

    Correct Answer
    A. Terbinafine (Lamisil)
  • 14. 

    What is the therapeutic goal of expectorants?

    • Liquefy pulmonary secretions

    • Increase pulmonary secretions and decrease viscosity

    • Reduce bronchoconstriction caused by leukotrienes

    • Prevent mast cell degranuation

    Correct Answer
    A. Increase pulmonary secretions and decrease viscosity
  • 15. 

    Differences in alpha-1 glycoprotein occuring in response to surgery, chronic pain, acute MI or rheumatoid arthritis would be a consideration in which of the following?

    • Warfarin (Coumadin)

    • Amphotericin

    • Acetazolamide

    • Erythromycin

    Correct Answer
    A. Warfarin (Coumadin)
  • 16. 

    Which of the following is a combination of a alpha-2 agonist and a beta blocker for treatment of glaucoma?

    • Combigan

    • Cosopt

    • Alphagan P

    • Pilocarpine

    Correct Answer
    A. Combigan
  • 17. 

    Which is false of alkylamines?

    • They are nonselective antihistamines.

    • The group includes brompheniramine (Dimetapp)

    • They cause more sedation than ethanolamines

    • The group contains chlorpheniramine (ChlorTrimeton)

    Correct Answer
    A. They cause more sedation than ethanolamines
  • 18. 

    Which of the following is an indirect acting parasympathomimetic agent?

    • Carbachol

    • Echothiophate

    • Dorzolamide

    • Latanoprost

    Correct Answer
    A. Echothiophate
  • 19. 

    Which is a contraindication of indirect acting parasympathomimetic agents?

    • Pre-operative situations in which neuromuscular blocking agents may be used

    • Severe COPD or asthma

    • Concurrent use of MAOIs

    • Coronary artery disease

    Correct Answer
    A. Pre-operative situations in which neuromuscular blocking agents may be used
  • 20. 

    Which of the following drugs is not generally associated with bacterial conjunctivitis?

    • S. pneumoniae

    • H. influenzae

    • Pseudomonas

    • Proteus sp.

    Correct Answer
    A. Pseudomonas
  • 21. 

    Which of the following is a nasal steroid?

    • Phenyephrine (Neo-Synephrine)

    • Azelastine (Astelin)

    • Oxymetazoline (Afrin)

    • Flunisolide (Nasarel)

    Correct Answer
    A. Flunisolide (Nasarel)
  • 22. 

    What is the MOA of amphotericin?

    • Inhibits ergosterol synthesis by enzyme disruption, increasing permeability of the membrane

    • Binds to ergosterol in the cell membrane, allowing cell leakage

    • Inhibits the synthesis of beta D glucan, a component of fungal cell wall construction

    • Binds to beta D glucan in the cellular membrane, increasing permeability

    Correct Answer
    A. Binds to ergosterol in the cell membrane, allowing cell leakage
  • 23. 

    Which of the following demands use of systemic antifungal treatment?

    • Oropharyngeal candidiasis

    • Tinea pedis

    • Tinea unguium

    • Vulvovaginal candidiasis

    Correct Answer
    A. Tinea unguium
  • 24. 

    Which of the following is the least potent CYP450 inhibitor?

    • Ketoconazole

    • Itraconazole

    • Voriconazole

    • Fluconasole

    Correct Answer
    A. Fluconasole
  • 25. 

    The selective piperidines include:

    • Cyproheptadine (Periactin)

    • Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

    • Desloratadine (Clarinex

    • Hydroxyzine (Atarax)

    Correct Answer
    A. Desloratadine (Clarinex
  • 26. 

    Which of the following is not a piperidine?

    • Desloratadine (Clarinex)

    • Phenindamine (Nolahist)

    • Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

    • Fexofenadine (Allegra)

    Correct Answer
    A. Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
  • 27. 

    Which is the superior treatment for invasive aspergillosis?

    • Voriconazole

    • Amphotericin

    • Fluconazole

    • Itraconazole

    Correct Answer
    A. Voriconazole
  • 28. 

    Which of the following does not treat glaucoma by decreasing production of aqueous humor?

    • Timolol

    • Acetazolamide

    • Brimonidine

    • Pilocarpine

    Correct Answer
    A. Pilocarpine
  • 29. 

    Which of the following does not affect azoles?

    • Increased gastric pH

    • Concurrent electrolyte depletion, e.g. taking thiazides

    • Interference with CYP450 metabolism of other drugs the patient is taking

    • Therapeutic failure due in the presence of another drug that induces CYP450 enzymes

    Correct Answer
    A. Concurrent electrolyte depletion, e.g. taking thiazides
  • 30. 

    Which of the following is in the ethylenediamine class of nonselective antihistamines?

    • Hydroxyzine (Atarax)

    • Cyproheptadine (Periactin)

    • Clemastine (Tavist)

    • Triplennamine (PBZ)

    Correct Answer
    A. Triplennamine (PBZ)

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