3P Practice Exam (LATEST UPDATE) Questions and Answer Solutions
atomoxetine (Strattera)
The drug of choice for the treatment of attention deficit disorder in an adolescent with a history of
substance abuse.
The mechanism of action of polymyxin B / trimethoprim ophthalmic is:
increased cell wall permeability / inhibition of nucleic acid and protein
During pregnancy, the preferred choice for long-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux is:
ranitidine (Zantac)
Which medication may be used in infants for the treatment of functional constipation?
MiraLax
A treatment regimen for acne will only be considered ineffective after consistent adherence for at least
8 weeks
Dosing of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for adults and adolescents with active influenza is administered orally
75 mg bid x 5 days
Initial and routine monitoring of patients receiving Spirolactone (Aldactone) includes:
serum potassium, blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
, Sertraline (Zoloft) is approved for the treatment of:
panic disorder
The most commonly reported side effect of metronidazole and clarithromycin combination therapy for
H. pylori is:
metallic taste
In the treatment of COPD, common side effects of corticosteroids may include:
hypernatremia & hypokalemia
The elimination phase of pharmacokinetics is the time it takes for the plasma concentration of the drug
to decrease by
50%
When treating hirsutism associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, the best treatment is:
spirolactone (Aldactone)
Which is a rapid acting insulin?
Aspart (Novolog)
Dynacin, used in the treatment of skin infections is the brand name for:
atomoxetine (Strattera)
The drug of choice for the treatment of attention deficit disorder in an adolescent with a history of
substance abuse.
The mechanism of action of polymyxin B / trimethoprim ophthalmic is:
increased cell wall permeability / inhibition of nucleic acid and protein
During pregnancy, the preferred choice for long-term treatment of gastroesophageal reflux is:
ranitidine (Zantac)
Which medication may be used in infants for the treatment of functional constipation?
MiraLax
A treatment regimen for acne will only be considered ineffective after consistent adherence for at least
8 weeks
Dosing of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) for adults and adolescents with active influenza is administered orally
75 mg bid x 5 days
Initial and routine monitoring of patients receiving Spirolactone (Aldactone) includes:
serum potassium, blood urea nitrogen and creatinine
, Sertraline (Zoloft) is approved for the treatment of:
panic disorder
The most commonly reported side effect of metronidazole and clarithromycin combination therapy for
H. pylori is:
metallic taste
In the treatment of COPD, common side effects of corticosteroids may include:
hypernatremia & hypokalemia
The elimination phase of pharmacokinetics is the time it takes for the plasma concentration of the drug
to decrease by
50%
When treating hirsutism associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, the best treatment is:
spirolactone (Aldactone)
Which is a rapid acting insulin?
Aspart (Novolog)
Dynacin, used in the treatment of skin infections is the brand name for:
