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NAPLEX Practice Questions with 100% Correct Answers long-acting nitrates dosing freqs mononitrate IR: BID (at least 7 hrs apart) mononitrate ER: qAM dinitrate IR: BID (at least 7 hrs apart) or TID (4 hrs apart) dinitrate ER: qAM or BID (6 hrs apart) Questran cholestyramine dyslipidemia agent that inhibits hepatic LDL synthesis niacin dyslipidemia agent that inhibits hepatic TG synthesis fish oil dyslipidemia agent that inhibits bile acid reabsorption bile acid seq...

NAPLEX Practice Questions with 100% Correct Answers Side Effects of Phenytoin? Toxicity: Nystagmus, ataxia, slurred speech, dizziness, somnolence, lethargy, confusion, blurred vision, diplopia Chronic: Gingival hyperplasia, hair growth, vitamin D and calcium deficiency, measles-like rash, rash, hepatotoxicity, peripheral neuropathy, hyperglycemia Insulin infusion rate for DKA? 0.1 units/kg/hour Morphine Oral to IV conversion 3:1 (30mg PO = 10mg IV) Insulin conversions...

NAPLEX Practice Questions with 100% Correct Answers What is the range for acute manic episode treatment with lithium? 0.8-1.2 mEq/L higher than maintenance treatment Which medication may potentially interact with and raise lithium levels? A. metoprolol B. lisinopril C. Tenormin D. APAP lisinopril affects the kidneys!! Which is a side effect of lithium that commonly occurs in patients taking long term? A. ataxia B. constipation C. hypothyroidism D. neuropathy C. hypot...

NAPLEX Practice Actual Questions with 100% Correct Answers what type of metabolism do tacrolimus and cyclosporine undergo? these are both CYP3A4 & PgP SUBSTRATES susceptible to many drug interactions by GPACMAN & PS PORCS can erythopoetin / erythropoietin stimulating agents increase BP? yes! must monitor BP w/ ESA also, remember these can worsen cancer growth also, Hg must be <10 to use them used in anemias... ESRD and cancer anemia what are the class effects of SSRI's? -...

NAPLEX Practice Actual Questions with 100% Correct Answers Another name for Enbrel a) Efavirenz b) Etanercept c) Eptifbatide d) Enfurvitide e) Entidronate Etanercept A patient asks the pharmacist about a severe hangover from drinking vodka last night. He awakened with heartburn, nausea, tremor, dizziness, fatigue, body aches, headache and depression. What is the worst combination of ingredients for him? a) caffeine, calcium carbonate b) ibuprofen, calcium carbonate c) naproxen...

Naplex Practice Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers How do you calculate absolute risk reduction? ****CER-EER What is Durlaza used for? a. hypertriglyceridemia b. hypokalemia c. HTN d. HF e. hx of MI e. hx of MI Which of the following medications should be counseled to take one hour before breakfast on an empty stomach? a. Coreg b. Crestor c. Aspirin ER d. Mobic e. Levothyroxine e. levothyroxine Which of the following counseling instructions should be provid...

Naplex Practice Exam 2 Questions with 100% Correct Answers A patient has just returned from England, where she received a medication to treat her asthma. She asks for the US equivalent for this medication. What is the best resource to identify this medication? A: Facts and Comparisons B: Martindales Extra Pharmacopoeia C: Identidex D: Physicianಬs Desk Reference (PDR) B: Martindales Extra Pharmacopoeia Peritoneal dialysis is useful for removing drugs from an intoxicated person if t...

Naplex Practice Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers Which of the following is true regarding niacin formulations? Answer A Niaspan is controlled-release niacin; it causes less flushing but more hepatotoxicity. B Niaspan is extended-release niacin; it causes less flushing and less hepatotoxicity. C Slo-Niacin is sustained-release niacin; it causes less hepatotoxicity but is the most expensive agent. D Slo-Niacin is interchangeable with other niacin formulations. E Niacin decr...

Naplex Practice Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers Which of the following medications used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease inhibits glutamate from binding to NMDA receptors? Memantine Truvada is a combination product containing which of the following nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors? Tenofovir + emtricitabine An order is received for 1.5 liters of D5W, to be infused over 24 hours. If the IV administration set is calibrated to deliver 20 gtts/mL, how many dr...

Naplex Practice Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers Patient has status epilepticus. Which medication would most likely be administered first in the ER? A. Dilantin B. Ativan C. Keppra D. Depakote B- is the correct answer. First line choice for status epilepticus for acute seizures when IV access is available. If no IV access, Diazepam rectal gel is drug of choice. How much elemental iron is in ferrous sulfate OTC A. 325mg B. 324mg C. 27mg D. 65mg D is correct Predn...