NAPLEX Practice Exam Bundle

Which of the following statements concerning use of Precedex in critical care patients is correct? A It can only be used if the patient is intubated. B It can only be used if the patient is also receiving a paralytic. C It will decrease blood pressure. D It is indicated for use up to 7...

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...

Patient has status epilepticus. Which medication would most likely be administered first in the ER? A. Dilantin B. Ativan C. Keppra D. Depakote - Answer B- is the correct answer. First line choice for status epilepticus for acute seizures when IV access is available. If no IV access, Diazepam...

A patient receiving ramipril and a potassium-sparing diuretic is hospitalized with heart rhythm problems consistent with hyperkalemia. Which of the following drugs should be administered to counteract the effects of potassium on the heart? - Answer intravenous calcium Which of the following antip...

What is the range for acute manic episode treatment with lithium? - Answer 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 - Answer lisinopril affects the kidneys!! ...

1. Which of the following is an orally disintegrating tablet formulation of prednisolone, used to treat exacerbations of asthma and other inflammatory diseases and conditions in children? a. Celestone Soluspan b. PediaPred c. Orapred d. Vasocidin e. Juvéderm - Answer 1(c). Orapred ODT (Predn...

Which of the following medications used in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease inhibits glutamate from binding to NMDA receptors? - Answer Memantine Truvada is a combination product containing which of the following nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors? - Answer Tenofovir + emtricitabine...

Which of the following are appropriate patient counseling points for the Combivent Respimat? (Select ALL that apply.) - Answer Common side effects include cough and dry mouth. B To take an inhalation, turn the base, open the cap, and press the dose-release button. Take 1 inhalation four times dai...

what type of metabolism do tacrolimus and cyclosporine undergo? - Answer these are both CYP3A4 & PgP SUBSTRATES susceptible to many drug interactions by GPACMAN & PS PORCS can erythopoetin / erythropoietin stimulating agents increase BP? - Answer yes! must monitor BP w/ ESA also, remember the...

What is the osmolarity, in mOsmol/L of normal saline (0.9%NaCl) ? MW = 58.5. Round to the nearest whole number - Answer 308 mOsmol/L What is the osmolarity, in mOsmol/L of D5? M.W. = 198. Round to the nearest tenth - Answer 252.5 How many grams are equal to 50,000,000 nanograms? - Answer 0.05 ...

incontinence when cannot generate enough resistance to impede urine flow from bladder; occurs with common activities like exercise, running, lifting, coughing, sneezing - Answer stress incontinence with symptoms of urinary frequency, urgency, nocturia, and enuresis - Answer urge incontinence c...

Sorbitol has many uses in drug delivery. Which of the following are practical uses of sorbitol? (Select ALL that apply.) A. Sweetener (sugar substitute) B. Humectant C. Plasticizer for gelatin capsules D. Treatment of GI distress in patients with IBS E. Suspending agent - Answer A, B, C Wh...