NAPLEX PRACTICE COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GET ALL RIGHT [STUDY
GUIDE] GRADE A+ 2024 UPDATE
T or F. For capsules, the label must include mcg or mg/capsule?
True - Does not require for tablet
T or F. You can rinse compounding equipment with tap water?
False - you can only rinse Purified water for rinsing equipment
What is the best certified sterile compounding environment for injectable
product? Which ISO?
ISO class 5 (class 100) laminar air flow hood within ISO class 7 (class 10,000) clean
room with positive air pressure differential relative to adjacent areas.
ISO class 5 (class 100) clean room with positive air pressure differential relative to
adjacent areas or a barrier isolator that provides a ISO class 5 (class 100) environment
for compounding
T or F. Liquids in a container curve up, therefore measure at the top of the
meniscus.
False. Must measure at the bottom of meniscus
What is the difference between glass and Wedge-wood/Porcelain(ceramic) Mortar
and Pestle?
wedge-wood or porcelain is used commonly and is best for reducing particle size of dry
powders and crystals
Glass is used for liquids or chemical that are oily or that will stain to the porcelain
What dosage adjustment needs to be taken into consideration if a patient's
phenytoin regimen needs to be changed from a capsule to a suspension?
a) decrease dose by 8%
b) increase dose by 8%
c) decrease dose by 50%
d) increase dose by 50%
e) increase dose by 10%
decrease dose by 8%
A patient purchasing Ali (orlistat) asks the pharmacist whether there are any
special instructions he should follow. What should the pharmacist tell him?
a) take w/ a fiber supplement to prevent constipation
b) take 4-6 capsules daily to reach max potential
c) take a multivitamin daily at bedtime
d) take along with an herbal weight loss product
e) ingest 1 serving of fat with each meal to counteract fat malabsorption
take a multivitamin daily at bedtime
,A 56 y/o male presents to the urologist with complaints of urinary frequency,
urgency, hesitancy and nocturne. Upon examination, it is determined that the
prostate is enlarge and weights approximately 50 grams. His current medications
are atorvastatin 40mg QD, lisinopril 20mg QD, ASA 325mg QD, HCTZ 25mg QD,
homolog 7U w/ meals, lantus 50U QPM. PSA 4.6, BP 120-130/74-80, fasting
glucose 106, A1c 6.2%. the physician decides to initiate terazosin. Which
education points will you address first?
a) monitor BP for decreases
b) monitor PSA levels annually for efficacy
c) SE incude nausea, headache, and stomach upset
d) s/sx of depression or suicide seek help
e) women of childbearing age should not handle this medication.
monitor BP for decreases
Another name for Enbrel
a) Efavirenz
b) Etanercept
c) Eptifbatide
d) Enfurvitide
e) Entidronate
Etanercept
A patient asks the pharmacist about a severe hangover from drinking vodka last
night. He awakened with heartburn, nausea, tremor, dizziness, fatigue, body
aches, headache and depression. What is the worst combination of ingredients
for him?
a) caffeine, calcium carbonate
b) ibuprofen, calcium carbonate
c) naproxen, calcium carbonate
d) tums
e) Advil, Maalox
caffeine, calcium carbonate
After you ask for her allergies, and elderly woman mentions that she is allergic to
capsules. She says that the capsules never seem to get into her throat correctly
and that she hates swallowing them. She says that even after a full glass of water
she still feels the capsule right in her mouth. After looking at her profile, you find
out that 4 out of 7 of her medications are capsules. Which is likely to help her
swallow?
a) do not use water
b) empty capsule contents into apple juice and drink
c) extend head upward, when feeling capsule in the back of throat swallow
d) take a sip of water with capsule, flex head forward and swallow
e) swallow with some food
take a sip of water with capsule, flex head forward and swallow
,Another name for Macrobid is:
a) nitrofurantoin
b) gentamicin
c) Bactrim DS
d) metronidazole
e) clarithromycin
nitrofurantoin
Combivent is also known as:
a) albuterol/formoteol
b) albuterol/fluticasone
c) albuterol/salmeterol
d) albuterol/budesonide
e) albuterol/ipratropium
albuterol/ipratropium
I pray that this combo helps you vent better (albuterol)
Another name for Bactrim is:
a) Bacitracin
b) Baclofen
c) sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
d) piperacillin/tazobactam
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
Many dosage forms and medication delivery methods are considered suitable for
nonprescription use. However, some are not available for nonprescription
products. Which of the following is not available on a nonprescription basis?
a) inhalers
b) suppositories
c) enteric coated tablets
d) injections
e) powders for inhalation
powders for inhalation
Magnesium stearate is commonly used as what type of pharmaceutic ingredient
in tablet preparation?
a) lubricant
b) disintegrant
c) opaquant
d) polishing agent
e) glidant
lubricant
magnesium oil - oil - lubricant
, A 17 y/o sexually active gravid 0 para 0 presents with painful menstruation. This
is accompanied by diarrhea, headache, nausea, and vomiting. She feels
incapacitated for 48-72 hours during menstruation each period. She was tried on
first line medication with side effects which she claims she could not tolerate.
Doctor started her then on a combination oral contraceptive. What is one of the
effects of this medication?
a) osteoporosis
b) gallstone formation
c) vaginal dryness
d) increased cholesterol levels
e) blurry vision
gallstone formation
you have some gall to start combo contraceptive
A patient appearing to be aged in his 40s asks the pharmacist about a product to
help his insomnia. He has only had it for 1 nights, and thinks it may be caused by
worrying over an upcoming CPA exam. It may also be caused by the fact that his
enlarged prostate causes him to have to urinate several times a night. He takes
glyburide for diabetes. What should the pharmacist tell him?
a) insomnia for 1 night requires a physician appointment
b) nonprescription insomnia products are contraindicated with prostate
enlargement
c) nonprescription product are not indicated for short-term insomnia
d) nonprescription insomnia products are contraindicated in patients with
diabetes
e) nonprescription insomnia products interact with glyburide
nonprescription insomnia products are contraindicated with prostate enlargement
Which agent is available in a rectal formulation for relief of constipation?
a) bisacodyl
b) sorbitol
c) lubiprostone
d) methylcellulose
e) docusate sodium
bisacodyl
fleet, dulcolax suppositories
A 24 y/o woman is studying for final exams and wants to know what she can do
about several small vesicles that have formed a crust on the upper margin of her
lip. The lesions are painful and she would like to minimize discomfort for an
upcoming job interview. What most likely most likely caused this infection?
a) fungus
AND CORRECT ANSWERS GET ALL RIGHT [STUDY
GUIDE] GRADE A+ 2024 UPDATE
T or F. For capsules, the label must include mcg or mg/capsule?
True - Does not require for tablet
T or F. You can rinse compounding equipment with tap water?
False - you can only rinse Purified water for rinsing equipment
What is the best certified sterile compounding environment for injectable
product? Which ISO?
ISO class 5 (class 100) laminar air flow hood within ISO class 7 (class 10,000) clean
room with positive air pressure differential relative to adjacent areas.
ISO class 5 (class 100) clean room with positive air pressure differential relative to
adjacent areas or a barrier isolator that provides a ISO class 5 (class 100) environment
for compounding
T or F. Liquids in a container curve up, therefore measure at the top of the
meniscus.
False. Must measure at the bottom of meniscus
What is the difference between glass and Wedge-wood/Porcelain(ceramic) Mortar
and Pestle?
wedge-wood or porcelain is used commonly and is best for reducing particle size of dry
powders and crystals
Glass is used for liquids or chemical that are oily or that will stain to the porcelain
What dosage adjustment needs to be taken into consideration if a patient's
phenytoin regimen needs to be changed from a capsule to a suspension?
a) decrease dose by 8%
b) increase dose by 8%
c) decrease dose by 50%
d) increase dose by 50%
e) increase dose by 10%
decrease dose by 8%
A patient purchasing Ali (orlistat) asks the pharmacist whether there are any
special instructions he should follow. What should the pharmacist tell him?
a) take w/ a fiber supplement to prevent constipation
b) take 4-6 capsules daily to reach max potential
c) take a multivitamin daily at bedtime
d) take along with an herbal weight loss product
e) ingest 1 serving of fat with each meal to counteract fat malabsorption
take a multivitamin daily at bedtime
,A 56 y/o male presents to the urologist with complaints of urinary frequency,
urgency, hesitancy and nocturne. Upon examination, it is determined that the
prostate is enlarge and weights approximately 50 grams. His current medications
are atorvastatin 40mg QD, lisinopril 20mg QD, ASA 325mg QD, HCTZ 25mg QD,
homolog 7U w/ meals, lantus 50U QPM. PSA 4.6, BP 120-130/74-80, fasting
glucose 106, A1c 6.2%. the physician decides to initiate terazosin. Which
education points will you address first?
a) monitor BP for decreases
b) monitor PSA levels annually for efficacy
c) SE incude nausea, headache, and stomach upset
d) s/sx of depression or suicide seek help
e) women of childbearing age should not handle this medication.
monitor BP for decreases
Another name for Enbrel
a) Efavirenz
b) Etanercept
c) Eptifbatide
d) Enfurvitide
e) Entidronate
Etanercept
A patient asks the pharmacist about a severe hangover from drinking vodka last
night. He awakened with heartburn, nausea, tremor, dizziness, fatigue, body
aches, headache and depression. What is the worst combination of ingredients
for him?
a) caffeine, calcium carbonate
b) ibuprofen, calcium carbonate
c) naproxen, calcium carbonate
d) tums
e) Advil, Maalox
caffeine, calcium carbonate
After you ask for her allergies, and elderly woman mentions that she is allergic to
capsules. She says that the capsules never seem to get into her throat correctly
and that she hates swallowing them. She says that even after a full glass of water
she still feels the capsule right in her mouth. After looking at her profile, you find
out that 4 out of 7 of her medications are capsules. Which is likely to help her
swallow?
a) do not use water
b) empty capsule contents into apple juice and drink
c) extend head upward, when feeling capsule in the back of throat swallow
d) take a sip of water with capsule, flex head forward and swallow
e) swallow with some food
take a sip of water with capsule, flex head forward and swallow
,Another name for Macrobid is:
a) nitrofurantoin
b) gentamicin
c) Bactrim DS
d) metronidazole
e) clarithromycin
nitrofurantoin
Combivent is also known as:
a) albuterol/formoteol
b) albuterol/fluticasone
c) albuterol/salmeterol
d) albuterol/budesonide
e) albuterol/ipratropium
albuterol/ipratropium
I pray that this combo helps you vent better (albuterol)
Another name for Bactrim is:
a) Bacitracin
b) Baclofen
c) sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
d) piperacillin/tazobactam
sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim
Many dosage forms and medication delivery methods are considered suitable for
nonprescription use. However, some are not available for nonprescription
products. Which of the following is not available on a nonprescription basis?
a) inhalers
b) suppositories
c) enteric coated tablets
d) injections
e) powders for inhalation
powders for inhalation
Magnesium stearate is commonly used as what type of pharmaceutic ingredient
in tablet preparation?
a) lubricant
b) disintegrant
c) opaquant
d) polishing agent
e) glidant
lubricant
magnesium oil - oil - lubricant
, A 17 y/o sexually active gravid 0 para 0 presents with painful menstruation. This
is accompanied by diarrhea, headache, nausea, and vomiting. She feels
incapacitated for 48-72 hours during menstruation each period. She was tried on
first line medication with side effects which she claims she could not tolerate.
Doctor started her then on a combination oral contraceptive. What is one of the
effects of this medication?
a) osteoporosis
b) gallstone formation
c) vaginal dryness
d) increased cholesterol levels
e) blurry vision
gallstone formation
you have some gall to start combo contraceptive
A patient appearing to be aged in his 40s asks the pharmacist about a product to
help his insomnia. He has only had it for 1 nights, and thinks it may be caused by
worrying over an upcoming CPA exam. It may also be caused by the fact that his
enlarged prostate causes him to have to urinate several times a night. He takes
glyburide for diabetes. What should the pharmacist tell him?
a) insomnia for 1 night requires a physician appointment
b) nonprescription insomnia products are contraindicated with prostate
enlargement
c) nonprescription product are not indicated for short-term insomnia
d) nonprescription insomnia products are contraindicated in patients with
diabetes
e) nonprescription insomnia products interact with glyburide
nonprescription insomnia products are contraindicated with prostate enlargement
Which agent is available in a rectal formulation for relief of constipation?
a) bisacodyl
b) sorbitol
c) lubiprostone
d) methylcellulose
e) docusate sodium
bisacodyl
fleet, dulcolax suppositories
A 24 y/o woman is studying for final exams and wants to know what she can do
about several small vesicles that have formed a crust on the upper margin of her
lip. The lesions are painful and she would like to minimize discomfort for an
upcoming job interview. What most likely most likely caused this infection?
a) fungus
