CPJE Review Exam Questions with
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Pentamidine - -PENTAM
NEBUPENT
-Atovaquone - -MEPRON
-List three drugs indicated for PCP pneumonia. - -SMX/TMP, Pentamidine,
Atovaquone.
-Cefoperazone
Inhibits platelet aggregation.
May produce severe disulfiram-like reaction with alcohol containing products
(such as Digoxin oral solution) - -CEFOBID
-Tramadol + Acetaminophen
Duration of therapy is 5 or fewer days - -ULTRACET
-What are some ADRs associated with Amphoterecin B therapy? - -Severe
renal impairment
Hepatic failure
Hypokalemia
-What is Actiq, what is its indication? - -Oral transmucosal Fentanyl
indicated ONLY for management of breakthrough cancer pain in patients 16
and older who are opioid tolerant.
200mcg/dose, up to 4 doses/day.
-What are the signs/symptoms of severe hepatitis? - -Unexplained anorexia,
nausea, vomiting, dark urine, icterus, rash, persistent paresthesias of the
hands/feet, persistent fatigue, weakness, fever for more than 3 days, and
abdominal tendernerss (esp upper right quadrant)
-What is Flomax and what is it indicated for? - -Tamsulosin, alpha-1a
blocker, for BPH.
NOT for HTN.
Specific for 1a receptors in prostate*** only
-Latanoprost
Prostaglandin analogue for Open-angle glaucoma.
,1 drop in affected eye ONCE daily in the evening.
Protect from light, refrigerate unopened bottles, may keep opened bottle at
room temperature for 6 weeks.
May cause pigmentation changes in iris, eyelid and eyelashes, as well as
growth of eyelashes. - -XALATAN
-Which of the following is indicated for the treatment of oropharyngeal
candidiasis?
a. Clotrimazole
b. Itraconazole
c. Amphoterecin
d. Flucytosine - -Clotrimazole troche (MYCELEX) 5x a day for 2 weeks.
-What is Cytotec? What are its indications? What is the major side effect? - -
Cytotec is Misoprostol, a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog.
It's used to reduce risk of NSAID-induced ulcers, as an abortafacient, and to
induce labor.
It is contraindicated in women with child-bearing potential unless the patient
has high risk of gastric ulcers from NSAIDs.
Diarrhea is a common SE with the drug.
-What is Orencia? How is it administered? What class of drugs should NOT
be used concurrently with Orencia? What populations should be carefully
monitored with this regimen? - -Abatacept is an immune modulator used for
autoimmune diseases like RA.
It's administered IV over 30 minutes, 2 weeks after first admin, and every 4
weeks after second admin.
It can be used with other DMARDs except for TNF-i.
People prone to infections, with history of viral hepatitis, or positive TB skin
test, H/O COPD, or those scheduled for surgery should be carefully
monitored.
-Lacosamide
Anticonvulsant for partial onset SZs and neuropathic pain.
Schedule V - -VIMPAT
-Ezogabine (AKA Retigabine)
Anticonvulsant for partial onset SZs.
Schedule V - -POTIGA
-A patient may be furnished dangerous drugs or devices in an office or place
of practice of the prescriber only if the prescriber dispenses them to his/her
own patient and has offered a written Rx to obtain said drugs from a
pharmacy, and that the drugs/devices are necessary for the treatment of the
patient. T/F? - -True
ONLY a prescriber can furnish dangerous drugs/devices to the patients.
-What is Amitiza? What are the indications for it? What are some of the
common SEs? - -Lubiprostone, a locally acting Cl-channel activator which
enhances intestinal fluid secretion without altering NA/K concentrations in
the serum.
It's indicated for chronic idiopathic constipation in adults
and IBS with constipation in women 18+ y/o
Common SEs include Nausea and Diarrhea, and it should be taken in the AM
and PM with food and water to reduce potential nausea symptoms.
DO NOT BREAK OR CHEW
-Starting in January 01, 2016, the physical description of dispensed
medication, including color/shape/ID code on the tablets/capsules must be on
the container. T/F? - -True
Instill 1-2 drops into conjunctival sac(s) of affected eye every 2 hours while
awake for the first 2 days, then 1-2 drops every 4 hours while awake for the
next 5 days.
-MESNEX
UROMITEXAN - -Mesna
Adjuvant with cyclophosphamide or ifosfamide as prophylaxis for
hemorrhagic cystitis.
-COSAMIN MSM - -1500mg glucosamine to stimulate cartilage production
800mg chondroitin to inhibit the enzymes involved in cartilage breakdown
1500mg methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) provides sulfur used for structural
integrity of joint cartilage
, -Any pharmacist license that is not renwed within ____ years following its
expiration may not be renewed, restored, or reinstated and shall be
cancelled. - -3 years
-LANOXIN - -Digoxin
Taken once daily. Available in tablet, capsule, liquid, and injectable form.
Best to take on empty stomach.
AVOID high-bran/high-fiber foods if taking medicine with food.
Typical dose: 125-250 mcg daily
-Preprinted multiple check-off Rx blanks can be used to prescribe Scheduled
substances, except for Schedule II, T/F? - -False
No scheduled substance may be prescribed on a multiple check-off Rx blank
-If a pharmacy is changing PICs, they must contact the board within ___ days
of the change.
If the pharmacy is unable, in the exercise of reasonable diligence, to identify
a permanent PIC above period, they can provide the name of a pharmacist
who is an employee, officer, or administrator of the pharmacy/entity owning
the pharmacy and is actively involved in the daily management of said
pharmacy to act as an interim PIC for a period not to exceed ____ days.
After the above period, if the newly proposed PIC is not accepted by the
board, the pharmacy must propose another replacement within ___ days of
disapproval until a PIC is approved. - -30 days to let the board know PIC is
changed.
120 days of interim PIC while searching for new permanent PIC.
Have to propose a new permanent PIC every 15 days afterwards if one is not
accepted during the 120 day interim period.
-All of the following are true regarding compounding, except:
a. For parenteral products, a commercially available product may be
compounded if there are multiple companies that provide the mixture
b. For parenteral products, a commercially available product may be
compounded if the premix IV admixture is commercially available as wella s
the premixed IV bags.
c. Compounding a cream that is commercially available, if it is prescribed. - -
A and B only.
-According to California State Pharmacy Law, a pharmacy may repackage
and furnish to a prescriber a reasonable quantity of dangerous drugs and
dangerous devices for prescriber office use without obtaining a repackaging
license. T/F? - -True
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