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1. As an antiarrhythmic drug, tocainide is most similar in action to which one of the following agents?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

2. Methadone (Dolophine) is a (an)
I. analgesic drug
II. controlled substance
III. narcotic antagonist
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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3. Which of the following statements is (are) true of regular insulin?
I. It is a suspension.
II. It may be administered either SC or IV.
III. It is longer acting than lispro insulin.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

4. Amrinone (Inocor) is a drug that produces
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

5. Repaglinide (Prandin) is believed to work by
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

6. The pharmacological properties of which one of the following agents is similar to amphetamine?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

7. Which of the following hormones is released from the posterior pituitary gland?
I. growth hormone
II. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
III. oxytocin
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

8. A drug indicated for the treatment of both diarrhea and constipation is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

9. Which of the following are employed clinically as intranasal steroids?
I. budesonide (Rhinocort)
II. fluticasone propionate (Flonase)
III. nedocromil (Tilade)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

10. Haloperidol (Haldol) differs from chlorpromazine (Thorazine) in that haloperidol
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

11. Which of the following drugs are available in a transdermal form for the prevention of motion sickness?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

12. Trifluridine is useful in the treatment of epithelial keratitis caused by
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

13. Which of the following is (are) employed as an antifungal agent?
I. cycloserine
II. mafenide
III. terbinafine
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

14. Which of the following is a COMT inhibitor?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

15. Which of the following agents have cortical stimulant action?
I. buspirone
II. pemoline
III. methamphetamine
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

16. Ramipril HCl (Altace) can best be classified as a (an)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

17. Lactase enzyme is available for the treatment of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

18. Lactulose (Cephulac, Chronulac)
I. is a laxative
II. decreases blood ammonia levels
III. is an artificial sweetener
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

19. Which of the following beta-adrenergic blocking agents also exhibit alpha1-adrenergic blocking action?
I. timolol (Blocadren)
II. sotalol (Betapace)
III. labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

20. Which of the following is (are) true of pentamidine isethionate (Pentam, NebuPent, Pentacarinat)?
I. may be administered by inhalation
II. may be administered parenterally
III. used to treat RSV infections
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

21. Cromolyn sodium (Intal, Nasalcrom, Opticrom) is a drug that is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

22. In the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, sotalol (Betapace) is most similar in action to
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

23. A common adverse effect associated with the chronic use of magnesium antacids is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

24. The "first-dose" effect is characterized by marked hypotension and syncope on taking the first few doses of medication. This effect is seen with the use of
1. doxazosin (Cardura)
II. enalapril (Vasotec)
III. sotalol (Betapace)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

25. Didanosine (Videx) can best be described as a (an)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

26. Which of the following is (are) true of alteplase (Activase)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

27. Torsemide (Demadex) is most similar in action to
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

28. In monitoring a patient receiving warfarin for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction, it is important to maintain the INR between
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

29. The primary function of simethicone in antacid products is to act as a (an)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

30. Which one of the following drugs is employed in treating acute attacks of gout?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

31. The most serious potential consequence of ingestion of a liquid hydrocarbon such as kerosene or gasoline is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

32. Danazol (Danocrine) can best be classified as a (an)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

33. Which of the following is (are) true of isotretinoin (Accutane)?
I. in pregnancy category X
II. indicated for the treatment of psoriasis
III. useful for treatment of alopecia
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

34. Finasteride (Proscar, Propecia) can best be described as a (an)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

35. The thiazide derivative diazoxide (Hyperstat)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

36. Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE of buprenorphine (Buprenex)?
I. It is a narcotic agonist-antagonist drug.
II. It is only administered parenterally.
III. It is a phenothiazine derivative.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

37. Dalteparin sodium (Fragmin) acts in the body to
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

38. Which one of the following beta-adrenergic blocking agents has the greatest lipid solubility?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

39. Which of the following is (are) classified as aminopenicillins?
I. bacampicillin
II. amoxicillin
III. ampicillin
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

40. Potassium depletion is LEAST likely to occur in a patient using
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

41. Three hundred milligrams of phenoxymethyl penicillin is equivalent to approximately how many units of penicillin activity?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

42. Fluvastatin (Lescol) is contraindicated for use in patients who are
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

43. Which of the following agents decreases the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
I. olsalazine
II. calcium carbonate
III. lansoprazole
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

44. Sulfonamides exert their antimicrobial effect by competitively inhibiting the action of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

45. Alteplase (Activase) is employed clinically as a (an)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

46. Patients receiving amiodarone (Cordarone) should be monitored for the development of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

47. Which of the following is true of finasteride (Propecia, Proscar)?
I. useful in treating BPH
II. used to treat some types of alopecia
III. a corticosteroid
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

48. Which of the following is (are) classified as a broad-spectrum antifungal agent?
I. fluorouracil
II. mebendazole
III. miconazole
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

49. Prolonged use of organic nitrates (eg, nitroglycerin) is likely to result in the development of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

50. Metoclopramide (Reglan) is most similar in action to which of the following drugs?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

51. A uricosuric drug is one that
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

52. Which one of the following is an example of a pure narcotic antagonist?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

53. Which of the following drugs may be used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

54. Which of the following is (are) true of dobut amine (Dobutrex)?
I. antidepressant
II. only administered parenterally
III. beta! agonist
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

55. Effects expected as a result of inhaling the smoke of cannabis (marijuana) include
I. decreased pulse rate
II. perceptual changes
III. vascular congestion of the eye
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

56. Gingival hyperplasia, hirsutism, and ataxia are adverse effects associated with the use of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

57. A disadvantage in the use of cimetidine (Tagamet) is its ability to cause
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

58. Carbidopa can best be classified as a drug that
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

59. Which of the following is (are) true of finasteride (Proscar, Propecia)?
I. pregnancy category X
II. employed in the treatment of BPH
III. used in alopecia treatment
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

60. Which of the following is (are) true of fentanyl?
I. available as a transdermal system
II. used as a local anesthetic
III. may be used as a cough suppressant
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.