1. Which of the following is not a type of medication error?
a) Dispensing the wrong medication
b) Administering the wrong dosage
c) Failing to counsel the patient
d) Providing medication education to the patient
Answer: d) Providing medication education to the patient. Explanation: Medication errors include dispensing the wrong medication, administering the wrong dosage, and failing to counsel the patient on medication use.
2. Which of the following is an example of a narrow therapeutic index drug?
a) Aspirin
b) Metoprolol
c) Insulin
d) Warfarin
Answer: d) Warfarin. Explanation: Narrow therapeutic index drugs have a small difference between the therapeutic dose and the toxic dose, and warfarin is an example of such a drug.
3. What is the maximum amount of pseudoephedrine-containing products that a person can purchase in a day?
a) 2.4 grams
b) 3.6 grams
c) 4.8 grams
d) 6.0 grams
Answer: b) 3.6 grams. Explanation: Federal law limits the purchase of pseudoephedrine-containing products to no more than 3.6 grams per day.
4. Which of the following drugs is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor?
a) Losartan
b) Amlodipine
c) Lisinopril
d) Atorvastatin
Answer: c) Lisinopril. Explanation: Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor used to treat high blood pressure, while losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).
5. Which of the following drugs is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI)?
a) Omeprazole
b) Ranitidine
c) Metoclopramide
d) Misoprostol
Answer: a) Omeprazole. Explanation: Omeprazole is a PPI used to reduce stomach acid production, while ranitidine is an H2 receptor antagonist.
6. What is the most common side effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?
a) Constipation
b) Diarrhea
c) Nausea
d) Gastric ulceration
Answer: d) Gastric ulceration. Explanation: NSAIDs can cause gastrointestinal side effects, including gastric ulceration.
7. Which of the following is a common adverse effect of opioid analgesics?
a) Bradycardia
b) Hypertension
c) Respiratory depression
d) Diarrhea
Answer: c) Respiratory depression. Explanation: Opioid analgesics can cause respiratory depression, which is a potentially life-threatening side effect.
8. What is the antidote for an opioid overdose?
a) Naloxone
b) Flumazenil
c) Physostigmine
d) N-acetylcysteine
Answer: a) Naloxone. Explanation: Naloxone is an opioid antagonist used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
9. Which drug class is used to treat high blood pressure?
A) ACE inhibitors
B) Statins
C) Beta-blockers
D) NSAIDs
Answer: A) ACE inhibitors – These drugs work by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily and reducing blood pressure.
10. What is the common brand name for acetaminophen?
A) Advil
B) Tylenol
C) Aleve
D) Motrin
Answer: B) Tylenol – Acetaminophen is commonly sold under the brand name Tylenol as well as other generic names.
11. What is the maximum daily dose of ibuprofen for adults?
A) 800mg
B) 1200mg
C) 1600mg
D) 2000mg
Answer: A) 800mg – The maximum daily dose of ibuprofen for adults is 800mg every 6 hours, or 3200mg in a 24-hour period.
12. Which medication is used to treat acid reflux?
A) Pantoprazole
B) Furosemide
C) Digoxin
D) Metformin
Answer: A) Pantoprazole – This medication belongs to a class of drugs called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) which decrease the amount of acid produced in the stomach.
13. What is the brand name for metformin?
A) Glucophage
B) Lipitor
C) Nexium
D) Zocor
Answer: A) Glucophage – Metformin is commonly sold under the brand name Glucophage as well as other generic names.
14. Which drug class is used to treat depression?
A) Antipsychotics
B) Benzodiazepines
C) Antidepressants
D) Opioids
Answer: C) Antidepressants – This class of drugs is used to treat depression and may take several weeks to show full effectiveness.
15. What is the brand name for atorvastatin?
A) Crestor
B) Lipitor
C) Zetia
D) Zocor
Answer: B) Lipitor – Atorvastatin is commonly sold under the brand name Lipitor as well as other generic names.
16. Which medication is used to treat type 2 diabetes?
A) Insulin
B) Metformin
C) Levothyroxine
D) Lisinopril
Answer: B) Metformin – This medication works by decreasing glucose production in the liver and improving insulin sensitivity.
17. What is the brand name for alprazolam?
A) Xanax
B) Ativan
C) Klonopin
D) Valium
Answer: A) Xanax – Alprazolam is commonly sold under the brand name Xanax as well as other generic names.
18. Which medication is used to treat high cholesterol?
A) Atorvastatin
B) Pantoprazole
C) Omeprazole
D) Gabapentin
Answer: A) Atorvastatin – This medication works by decreasing the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and increasing the amount of cholesterol removed from the blood.
19. What is the brand name for amlodipine?
A) Norvasc
B) Plavix
C) Lasix
D) Diovan
Answer: A) Norvasc – Amlodipine is commonly sold under the brand name Norvasc as well as other generic names.
20. Which of the following is not a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?
a. Cough
b. Hypotension
c. Hyperkalemia
d. Diarrhea
Answer: d. Diarrhea. ACE inhibitors are not known to cause diarrhea.
21. Which of the following drugs is not a beta-blocker?
a. Metoprolol
b. Atenolol
c. Propranolol
d. Verapamil
Answer: d. Verapamil. Verapamil is a calcium channel blocker, not a beta-blocker.
22. Which of the following drugs is not a statin?
a. Atorvastatin
b. Simvastatin
c. Lovastatin
d. Ezetimibe
Answer: d. Ezetimibe. Ezetimibe is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor, not a statin.
23. Which of the following is not a contraindication for the use of warfarin?
a. Pregnancy
b. Bleeding disorders
c. Recent surgery
d. Hypertension
Answer: d. Hypertension. Hypertension is not a contraindication for the use of warfarin.
24. Which of the following drugs is not a proton pump inhibitor?
a. Omeprazole
b. Pantoprazole
c. Ranitidine
d. Esomeprazole
Answer: c. Ranitidine. Ranitidine is an H2 receptor antagonist, not a proton pump inhibitor.
25. Which of the following is not a common side effect of opioids?
a. Constipation
b. Sedation
c. Diarrhea
d. Respiratory depression
Answer: c. Diarrhea. Opioids are more commonly associated with constipation.
26. Which of the following drugs is not a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?
a. Fluoxetine
b. Sertraline
c. Venlafaxine
d. Escitalopram
Answer: c. Venlafaxine. Venlafaxine is a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI).
27. Which of the following is not a common side effect of angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs)?
a. Hypotension
b. Hyperkalemia
c. Cough
d. Edema
Answer: c. Cough. ARBs are not known to cause cough.
28. Which of the following drugs is not a benzodiazepine?
a. Diazepam
b. Alprazolam
c. Clonazepam
d. Buspirone
Answer: d. Buspirone. Buspirone is not a benzodiazepine but rather an anxiolytic.
29. Which of the following is not a common side effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)?
a. Gastric ulcers
b. Renal dysfunction
c. Hypertension
d. Hypoglycemia
Answer: d. Hypoglycemia. NSAIDs are not known to cause hypoglycemia.
30. Which of the following drugs is not a diuretic?
a. Furosemide
b. Hydrochlorothiazide
c. Spironolactone
d. Metoprolol
Answer: d. Metoprolol. Metoprolol is a beta-blocker, not a diuretic.
31. Which of the following drugs is used to treat high blood pressure?
A) Furosemide
B) Metformin
C) Amlodipine
D) Paracetamol
Answer: C) Amlodipine. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker that is commonly used to treat high blood pressure.
32. What is the generic name for Tylenol?
A) Acetaminophen
B) Aspirin
C) Ibuprofen
D) Naproxen
Answer: A) Acetaminophen. Tylenol is a brand name for acetaminophen, which is a commonly used pain reliever and fever reducer.
33. Which of the following medications is used to treat asthma?
A) Albuterol
B) Amoxicillin
C) Lipitor
D) Prozac
Answer: A) Albuterol. Albuterol is a bronchodilator that is commonly used to treat asthma and other respiratory conditions.
34. Which of the following medications is used to treat depression?
A) Xanax
B) Prozac
C) Ativan
D) Klonopin
Answer: B) Prozac. Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) that is commonly used to treat depression and other mood disorders.
35. What is the generic name for Zoloft?
A) Sertraline
B) Citalopram
C) Fluoxetine
D) Paroxetine
Answer: A) Sertraline. Zoloft is a brand name for sertraline, which is a commonly used antidepressant medication.
36. Which of the following medications is used to treat high cholesterol?
A) Metformin
B) Atorvastatin
C) Lisinopril
D) Allopurinol
Answer: B) Atorvastatin. Atorvastatin is a statin medication that is commonly used to treat high cholesterol.
37. Which of the following medications is used to treat diabetes?
A) Metformin
B) Furosemide
C) Amlodipine
D) Prozac
Answer: A) Metformin. Metformin is an oral medication that is commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes.
38. What is the generic name for Lipitor?
A) Atorvastatin
B) Simvastatin
C) Rosuvastatin
D) Lovastatin
Answer: A) Atorvastatin. Lipitor is a brand name for atorvastatin, which is a commonly used statin medication.
39. Which of the following medications is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure?
A) Lisinopril
B) Metformin
C) Amlodipine
D) Prozac
Answer: A) Lisinopril. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor that is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure.
40. What is the generic name for Nexium?
A) Esomeprazole
B) Omeprazole
C) Pantoprazole
D) Lansoprazole
Answer: A) Esomeprazole. Nexium is a brand name for esomeprazole, which is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) that is commonly used to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
41. What is the maximum number of refills allowed for a Schedule III medication?
A. 5 refills
B. 10 refills
C. No refills allowed
D. 2 refills
Answer: A. 5 refills. Schedule III medications can be refilled up to 5 times within a 6-month period.
42. Which of the following is an example of a beta-blocker medication?
A. Metformin
B. Losartan
C. Atenolol
D. Gabapentin
Answer: C. Atenolol. Beta-blockers are medications that reduce heart rate and blood pressure. Atenolol is a commonly used beta-blocker.
43. Which of the following is an example of a medication used to treat depression?
A. Amlodipine
B. Prozac
C. Ciprofloxacin
D. Prednisone
Answer: B. Prozac. Prozac is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) medication used to treat depression.
44. What is the maximum number of days a prescription for a Schedule II medication is valid for?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 180 days
Answer: A. 30 days. Prescriptions for Schedule II medications are only valid for 30 days from the date they are written.
45. What is the recommended daily dose of aspirin for the prevention of heart attacks?
A. 81mg
B. 325mg
C. 500mg
D. 1000mg
Answer: A. 81mg. A daily dose of 81mg of aspirin is recommended for the prevention of heart attacks.
46. Which of the following medications is a diuretic?
A. Lisinopril
B. Hydrochlorothiazide
C. Metoprolol
D. Amoxicillin
Answer: B. Hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide is a commonly used diuretic medication.
47. What is the maximum number of grams of acetaminophen that can be taken in a 24-hour period?
A. 2 grams
B. 3 grams
C. 4 grams
D. 5 grams
Answer: C. 4 grams. The maximum recommended daily dose of acetaminophen is 4 grams per day.
48. Which of the following medications is used to treat high blood pressure?
A. Metformin
B. Amlodipine
C. Ibuprofen
D. Prednisone
Answer: B. Amlodipine. Amlodipine is a medication used to treat high blood pressure.
49. What is the brand name for the medication metformin?
A. Glucophage
B. Lipitor
C. Plavix
D. Nexium
Answer: A. Glucophage. Glucophage is the brand name for metformin, a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes.
50. Which of the following is an example of a medication used to treat anxiety?
A. Lipitor
B. Xanax
C. Zantac
D. Prilosec
Answer: B. Xanax. Xanax is a medication used to treat anxiety.
51. What is the maximum number of days a prescription for a Schedule III medication is valid for?
A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 90 days
D. 180 days
Answer: C. 90 days. Prescriptions for Schedule III medications are valid for up to 90 days from the date they are written.
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