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which of the following increases the risk of torsades de pointes, a potentially life threatening arrhythmia, in patients receiving antipsychotic agents?1) bradycardia 2) concomitant use of quinidine 3) diuretic-induced hypokalemia 4) all of the above - Correct Answer - all of the above
which of the following is a rare adverse effect among the first generation antipsychotics?1) anticholinergic effect 2) agranulocytosis 3) sedation 4) extrapyramidal symptoms - Correct Answer - agranulocytosis
all of the following are treatment options for osteoporosis EXCEPT:
1) alendronate (Fosamax®) 2) calcitonin (Miacalcin®) 1 / 4
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pg. 2 3) teriparatide (Forteo®) 4) corticosteroids - Correct Answer - corticosteroids
which class of osteoporosis medications should be taken upon arising with a full glass of water, 30 minutes before any food or beverage is consumed, and the patient should remain upright for at least 30 minutes after taking this medication?1) bisphosphonates [Alendronate (Fosamax®), ibandronate (Boniva®), risedronate Actonel®)] 2) calcitonin (Miacalcin®) 3) estrogens 4) none of the above - Correct Answer - bisphosphonates [Alendronate (Fosamax®), ibandronate (Boniva®), risedronate Actonel®)]
which of the following medications or classes of medications work by forming a protective layer over an ulcerated area in the stomach lining to allow healing?
- H2 receptor blockers
- proton pump inhibitors
- antacids
- sucralfate (carafate) - Correct Answer - sucralfate (carafate)
what medications should be avoided for patients with renal impairment for treatment of type 2 diabetes?
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- glimepiride (amaryl)
- glyburide (diabeta)
- all of the above - Correct Answer - glyburide (diabeta)
which of the following values in a patient with diabetes would warrant treatment?
1. A1C= 6.0%
- LDL= 68 mg/dL
- HDL= 65/dL
- BP= 145/85 (145/85 and 142/92 on previous visits) - Correct Answer
- BP= 145/85 (145/85 and 142/92 on previous visits)
regular insulin (Humulin) peaks in:
- 20-30 minutes
- 30-90 minutes
- 1-5 hours
- 6-10 hours - Correct Answer - 1-5 hours
which type of insulin is given 30 minutes before a meal?
- lispro (humalog)
- glargine (lantus)
- degludec (tresiba)
- regular (humulin R) - Correct Answer - regular (humulin R)
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pg. 4 phosphodiesterase inhibitors [sildenafil (Viagra®), tadalafil (Cialis®), vardenafil (Levitra®)] are the most widely prescribed drugs on the
market today for erectile dysfunction due to:
1) low incidence of serious adverse effects 2) effectiveness 3) convenient route of administration 4) all of the above - Correct Answer - all of the above
oxymorphone (Opana®) is classified as a:
1) schedule V controlled substance 2) schedule IV controlled substance 3) schedule III controlled substance 4) schedule II controlled substance 5) schedule I controlled substance - Correct Answer - schedule II controlled substance
which of the following medications has been studied for both urinary incontinence and depression?1) tamsulosin (Flomax®) 2) duloxetine (Cymbalta®) 3) pseudoephedrine (Nexafed®) 4) tolterodine (Detrol®) - Correct Answer - duloxetine (Cymbalta®)
which of the following is not a fat-soluble vitamin?
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