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

2. Which one of the following agents is most similar in action to cloxacillin?
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B.
C.
D.
E.
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3. Which of the following drugs are available in a transdermal form for the prevention of motion sickness?
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B.
C.
D.
E.

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

5. Stavudine (Zerit) is an antiviral agent employed in the treatment of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

6. Which of the following is (are) true of milrinone lactate (Primacor)?
I. may be administered orally or parenterally
II. produces a positive inotropic action
III. produces vasodilation
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

7. Zidovudine (Retrovir) is indicated for the treatment of patients with
I. hepatitis B infection
II. herpes simplex infections
III. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

8. Benzodiazepines appear to act as anxiolytics by
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B.
C.
D.
E.

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

10. Nerves in the human body that transmit their impulses by releasing acetylcholine are known as ...... nerves.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

11. Which one of the following statements best describes the mechanism of action of ranitidine (Zantac)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

12. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) is an example of a (an)
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B.
C.
D.
E.

13. Methadone (Dolophine) is a (an)
I. analgesic drug
II. controlled substance
III. narcotic antagonist
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

14. Timentin is a product that contains ticarcillin disodium and clavulanate potassium. Clavulanate potassium
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B.
C.
D.
E.

15. Which one of the following is an effect of atropine on the human body?
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B.
C.
D.
E.

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

17. In monitoring a patient receiving warfarin for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction, it is important to maintain the INR between
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B.
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D.
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18. Prolonged use of organic nitrates (eg, nitroglycerin) is likely to result in the development of
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B.
C.
D.
E.

19. Endorphins are
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B.
C.
D.
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20. Clonidine may best be described as a (an)
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B.
C.
D.
E.

21. Which of the following antimicrobial products is (are) prodrugs?
I. cefpodoxime proxetil
II. dirithromycin
III. clindamycin
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

22. Which of the following is (are) true of sal-meterol (Serevent)?
I. for the treatment of acute asthma attacks
II. available in an aerosol and inhalation powder form
III. beta 2 agonist
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

23. Which of the following is (are) true of sim-vastatin (Zocor)?
I. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
II. pregnancy category X
III. antiviral
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

24. Deferoxamine mesylate (Desferal) is considered to be a specific antidote for the treatment of poisoning caused by
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B.
C.
D.
E.

25. Which of the following is true of pilocarpine (Isopto Carpine, Pilostat)?
I. similar pharmacologic action to dorzolamide (Trusopt)
II. direct-acting mydriatic
III. ingredient in Ocusert ocular therapeutic system
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

26. Which of the following drugs is (are) classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?
I. citalopram (Celexa)
II. sertraline (Zoloft)
III. venlafaxine (Effexor)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

27. Which of the following drugs is (are) H1-histamine receptor antagonists?
I. diphenhydramine
II. hydroxyzine
III. famotidine
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

28. Advantages of acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP) over aspirin include all of the following EXCEPT
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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

30. Which one of the following barbiturates is likely to be the shortest acting?
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B.
C.
D.
E.

31. Which of the following agents is (are) an anabolic steroid?
I. oxandrolone
II. stanozolol
III. fluorometholone
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

32. Liotrix is a thyroid preparation that contains
I. desiccated thyroid
II. levothyroxine sodium
III. liothyronine sodium
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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

34. Which of the following drugs is (are) sulfonamides?
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B.
C.
D.
E.

35. 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.

36. Colestipol HCl (Colestid) can best be classified as a (an)
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B.
C.
D.
E.

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

38. Which of the following is (are) true of alteplase (Activase)?
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B.
C.
D.
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39. Diflunisal (Dolobid) is most likely to be prescribed for the treatment of
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B.
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D.
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40. An agent that would be most likely to cause drug-induced bronchospasm is
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D.
E.

41. Most antipsychotic drugs can be said to have which of the following actions?
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B.
C.
D.
E.

42. Morphine can be expected to produce which of the following pharmacological effects?
I. dilation of the pupils
II. respiratory depression
III. constipation
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

43. Iron is required by the body to maintain normal
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B.
C.
D.
E.

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

45. Which of the products listed below are vaccines?
I. Sandimmune
II. Prograf
III. LYMErix
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

46. Prednisone is an agent that is employed in the treatment of
I. fungal infections
II. Crohn's disease
III. rheumatic disorders
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

47. Which of the following agents is (are) classified as antiseptics or germicides?
I. chlorhexidine gluconate (Hibiclens)
II. glutaraldehyde (Cidex)
III. benzalkonium chloride (Zephiran)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

48. An advantage of salmeterol (Serevent) over isoproterenol (Isuprel) in the treatment of bronchial asthma is that salmeterol
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B.
C.
D.
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49. Which one of the following statements is TRUE of beclomethasone dipropionate (Beclovent, Vanceril) aerosol?
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B.
C.
D.
E.

50. Which of the following morphine derivatives is most likely to cause dependence?
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B.
C.
D.
E.

51. Selegeline (Eldepryl) can best be described as a (an)
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B.
C.
D.
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52. Which of the following is true of naratriptan (Amerge)?
I. It is a 5-HT1-receptor antagonist.
II. It may be administered orally or by inhalation.
III. It must be used regularly to prevent migraine headaches.
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B.
C.
D.
E.

53. The sulfonylureas (eg, Diabinese, Glucotrol) are believed to exert their hypoglycemic effect by
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B.
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D.
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54. Gingival hyperplasia, hirsutism, and ataxia are adverse effects associated with the use of
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B.
C.
D.
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55. Nicardipine (Cardene) is indicated for the treatment of
I. angina pectoris
II. hypertension
III. ventricular tachycardia
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B.
C.
D.
E.

56. Repaglinide (Prandin) is believed to work by
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B.
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D.
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57. Gastric intrinsic factor is a glycoprotein that is required for the gastrointestinal absorption of
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B.
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D.
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58. Prolonged activity (8 to 10 hours) is an advantage in the use of which of the following topical decongestants?
I. phenylephrine
II. oxymetazoline
III. xylometazoline
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

59. Which of the following agents is (are) indicated for use in the treatment of emesis?
I. dronabinol (Marinol)
II. granisetron (Kytril)
III. nalbumetone (Relafen)
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B.
C.
D.
E.

60. Reflex tachycardia is an adverse effect most likely to be associated with the use of which of the following drugs?
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B.
C.
D.
E.