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QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS (DETAILED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ 100% GUARANTEED TO PASS
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1. According to the Narcotic Control Regulations of the Controlled Drugs and
Substances Act, which of the following practitioners may prescribe narcotic drugs?
a. Midwives
b. Chiropractors
c. Osteopaths
d. Pharmacists - <<ANSWER>>A
59. Which information source would be most appropriate to consult first, to determine if
buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone®) is available in a country outside of North
America?
a. Compendium of Pharmaceuticals and Specialties
b. Medline
c. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference
d. Cochrane Library database - <<ANSWER>>c
60. Type II statistical error in a study comparing 2 drug treatment regimens occurs
when:
a. the control drug is not a "gold standard" treatment.
b. a statistically significant difference exists but the difference is not clinically important.
c. the population under investigation does not represent the population with the disease.
d. the data shows no difference between 2 treatment regimens and a difference actually
does exist. - <<ANSWER>>d
61. An adequately powered, randomized controlled trial conducted over 2 years
demonstrated that the primary outcome (a serious cardiovascular event) occurred in
,15% of the patients who received the new drug, whereas the primary outcome occurred
in 25% of the patients who received a placebo. The relative risk reduction achieved with
the new drug is:
a. 10%.
b. 15%.
c. 25%.
d. 40%. - <<ANSWER>>d
62. In an adequately powered, randomized controlled trial conducted over 3 years, a
specific serious side effect (i.e., reduction in leukocytes) with conventional therapy is
seen in 0.5% of the study sample. In patients who receive a newly discovered drug, only
0.45% experience the same side effect. Based on these results, the minimum number
of patients that would need to receive the new drug for 3 years to statistically
demonstrate the prevention of one episode of this side effect in at least one patient (i.e.,
NNT) is:
a. 20.
b. 150.
c. 200.
d. 2000. - <<ANSWER>>d
63. A pharmacist has received information regarding a new drug to treat hypertension.
The information is based on a 2 month, placebo controlled, randomized study of 1000
adults that showed a significant average decrease in systolic pressure from 160 mm Hg
to 141 mm Hg and diastolic pressure from 98 mm Hg to 86 mm Hg. The most common
adverse reactions were stomach upset and dizziness. Which of the following is the most
significant limitation of this study?
a. The study size was too small to assess benefits adequately.
b. The patients did not achieve guideline targets for hypertension.
c. Lowered blood pressure is a surrogate outcome.
d. Long term safety and efficacy were not assessed. - <<ANSWER>>d
2. The ethical principle of veracity requires that pharmacists:
a. respect the rights of others to make choices.
b. do good to patients, placing the benefit of the patient over other factors such as cost.
c. act with fairness, to allow people to receive that to which they are entitled.
d. act with honesty and without deception. - <<ANSWER>>D
, 3. After speaking with a patient regarding her questions about weight loss and healthy
methods of long term weight maintenance, the customer still wishes to use a herbal
remedy recommended by her best friend. Which of the following ethical principles must
the pharmacist respect regarding this patient's plan?
a. Justice
b. Beneficence
c. Autonomy
d. Confidentiality - <<ANSWER>>c
4. According to federal legislation, which of the following medications requires
witnessed destruction in a pharmacy?
a. Ketamine
b. Tramadol
c. Galantamine
d. Topiramate - <<ANSWER>>a
5. The Canada Health Act (1984) embodies all of the following principles, EXCEPT:
a. affordability.
b. accessibility.
c. portability.
d. universality. - <<ANSWER>>a
6. According to federal legislation, which of the following examples shows a legally
correct refill designation on a written prescription for dexamphetamine?
a. Repeat twice.
b. Repeat monthly.
c. Repeat twice as required.
d. Repeat twice at 14 day intervals. - <<ANSWER>>d
7. According to the Benzodiazepine and Other Targeted Substances Regulations, what
is the expiry date for refilling a prescription for lorazepam?
a. Six months from the date written
b. Six months from the date originally filled
c. One year from the date written
d. One year from the date originally filled - <<ANSWER>>c
8. Which of the following pharmaceuticals is regulated federally under the Precursor
Control Regulations of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, as a precursor
chemical for illicit drug use?
a. Dextromethorphan
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