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13 Questions | By Vtracy1110 | Last updated: Jan 25, 2013 | Total Attempts: 786

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1.

Which of the following medications is not used to reduce high blood pressure?
- A.
  
  Furosemide
- B.
  
  Metoprolol
- C.
  
  Ramipril
- D.
  
  Simvastatin
2.

Which of the following medications should be taken on an empty stomach?
- A.
  
  Spironolactone
- B.
  
  Isosorbide dinitrate
- C.
  
  Ticlopidine
- D.
  
  ASA
3.

Which warning label would you not put on a prescription for Codeine?
- A.
  
  May be habit forming
- B.
  
  Avoid alcohol
- C.
  
  May cause drowsiness
- D.
  
  Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight
4.

You need to prepare a heparin IV bag of 25,000 units in D5W 500 mL. Your pharmacy usually uses 2.5 mL of 10,000iu/mL to make these bags, but the only available strength of heparin in your pharmacy is 10,000iu/10mL. What volume of heparin needs to be added to the IV bag?
- A.
  
  0.25ml
- B.
  
  250ml
- C.
  
  2.5ml
- D.
  
  25ml
5.

Which of the following medications is a calcium channel blocker?
- A.
  
  Ramipril
- B.
  
  Amlodipine
- C.
  
  Valsartan
- D.
  
  Furosemide
6.

Which of the following is not an anticholinergic effect?
- A.
  
  Sweating
- B.
  
  Urinary retention
- C.
  
  Tachycardia
- D.
  
  Constipation
7.

A drug is available in pre-packaged 6 fluid ounce bottles of a 20% solution. The patient weights 44.5 kg.They are to take 40mg/kg q6h X 10 days. How many of the 6 fluid ounce bottles will be needed to fill this entire order?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
8.

What does the abbreviation GERD stand for?
- A.
  
  Gastrointestinal extra reflux disorder
- B.
  
  Gastro esophageal reflux disfunction
- C.
  
  Gastro esophageal reflux disease
- D.
  
  Gastro esophageal recurrent disease
9.

Which of the following drug classifications is not used to treat Angina?
- A.
  
  Nitrates
- B.
  
  Calcium channel blockers
- C.
  
  Beta blockers
- D.
  
  Beta agonists
10.

Gemfibrozil is used to treat:
- A.
  
  Angina
- B.
  
  Hypertension
- C.
  
  Hyperlipedemia
- D.
  
  Congestive heart failure (chf)
11.

Guaifenesin is a ____________drug.
- A.
  
  Antitussive
- B.
  
  Decongestant
- C.
  
  Antihistamine
- D.
  
  Expectorant
12.

Which of the following is classified as a Quinolone?
- A.
  
  Quinine sulfate
- B.
  
  Ciprofloxacin
- C.
  
  Clindamycin
- D.
  
  Quinapril
13.

How many tablets should be dispensed, given the following order: Metronidazole 250 mg tabs; sig: 0.5 g tid for 30 days
- A.
  
  120
- B.
  
  240
- C.
  
  180
- D.
  
  90