Reference Guide for the Pharmacy Licensing Exam Questions and Answers-Third Edition
Reference Guide for the
Pharmacy Licensing
Exam Questions and
Answers-Third Edition
(Third Edition)
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,Reference Guide for the Pharmacy Licensing Exam Questions and Answers-Third Edition
PROFILE:1
Name: Mr. Nathan Morris Address: 1324 Blueberry Blvd.
Height: 5’10" Age: 35 Weight: 110 lbs. Sex: Male Allergy: Sulfa
Primary diagnosis: (1) CHF
(2) Hypertension
Secondary diagnosis:
Lab results: Date Date Date
(1) K+: 2.5meq/l 01/18/10
NO Drug RxNO Prescriber Qty Date Refill
1 HCTZ 25mg, 1/po/q.d. 13201 Huss 30 01/10/10 5
2 Norvasc 2.5mg, 1/po/q.d. 13202 Huss 30 01/10/10 5
3 Dacodyl 5mg, 1/po/hs 13203 Huss 30 01/10/10 5
4 Lasix 20mg, 1/po/q.d. 13204 Huss 30 01/10/10 5
5 Corgard 80mg, 1/po/q.i.d. 13205 Huss 30 01/11/10 0
6 Valium 5mg, 1/po/hs 13206 Huss 30 01/11/10 5
7 Lanoxin 0.25mg, 1/po/q.d. 13207 Huss 30 01/11/10 3
8 Toradol 10mg, 1/po/q.d. 13208 Huss 3 01/21/10 0
9 Catapres TTS 2, once weekly 13209 Huss 30 01/21/10 5
10 Aldactone 25mg, 1/po/q.d. 13210 Huss 30 01/28/10 5
Pharmacist Notes:
* Patient is complaining about muscle cramps, weakness and tiredness.
* Difficulty in stool excretion.
* Allergy to sulfa products.
1. From the patient’s profile, which of the b. Lanoxin
following medications should be c. Dulcolax
discontinued due to his allergy problem? d. Azatadine + PSE
e. Diazepam
a. Hydrochlorothiazide
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2. An active ingredient of Geodon is: asthma and other inflammatory diseases and
conditions in children?
a. Clozapine
b. Quetiapine a. Celestone Soluspan
c. Molindone b. PediaPred
d. Tolterodine c. Orapred
e. Ziprasidone d. Vasocidin
e. Juvéderm
3. Hydrochlorothiazide causes all of the
following EXCEPT: 7. A normal therapeutic serum
+
a. Hypokalemia concentration of K is:
b. Hypercalcemia
c. Hypouricemia a. 1 mEq\L
d. Hyperglycemia b. 1 to 2 mEqs\L
e. Hyponatremia c. 3.5 to 5 mEqs\L
d. 10 mEqs\L
4. Hydrochlorothiazide should be e. 35 mEqs\L
avoided with
8. All of the following diuretics should be
I. Lanoxin avoided in patients suffering from
II. Lithium hypokalemia EXCEPT:
III. Questran
a. Diulo
a. I only b. Zaroxolyn
b. III only c. Hygroton
c. I and II only d. Diuril
d. II and III only e. Aldactone
e. All
9. All of the following are true about
5. Dryness of mouth, increased thirst, Dulcolax EXCEPT:
irregular heartbeat, muscle cramps or pain,
nausea and weakness are signs of: a. It is a stimulant laxative.
a. Digitalis toxicity b. Its onset of action is about 6 to 8 hours
b. Hydrochlorothiazide toxicity when taken orally.
c. Bisacodyl toxicity c. In a rectal form, an onset of action
d. Diazepam toxicity begins within 15 minutes to 1 hour.
e. Atropine toxicity d. It can be given with antacid to prevent
G.I. irritation.
6. Which of the following is an orally e. Weakness, incoordination and
disintegrating tablet formulation of orthostatic hypotension have been
prednisolone, used to treat exacerbations of reported because of loss of electrolytes in
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elderly patients. 10. An active ingredient of c. I and II only
Abelcet is: d. II and III only
e. All
a. Rifampicin
b. Ketoconazole 14. A physician writes the following
c. Amphotericin B prescription:
d. Lisinopril
Zelapar 1.25 mg tablets qty. 30 1
e. Isradipine
tab p.o. daily for hypertension.
11. Gardasil is a vaccine indicated for the Which of the following would be the
prevention of which of the following diseases MOST APPROPRIATE action of the
caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? pharmacist?
a. Vaginal cancer a. Fill as written.
b. Hepatitis B b. Call the physician regarding dosage
c. Yellow fever strength.
d. Tetanus c. Call the physician regarding dosage
e. Tuberculosis frequency.
d. Call the physician regarding route of
12. Which of the following drug(s) should be administration.
avoided with Digoxin? e. Call the physician regarding drug
indication.
I. Erythromycin II.
Quinidine III. 15. Mr. Smith is working at Good Care. His
Colestipol main job is to drive the vehicle and to supply
the medicines to various nursing homes.
a. I only Which of the following antihistamines would
b. III only you recommended for his runny nose and
c. I and II only itchy eyes?
d. II and III only
e. All a. Claritin
b. Chlor Trimeton
13. From the patient’s profile on 1/11/10, c. Benadryl
which of the following drug(s) is/are not d. Dimetane
given according to the recommended e. Unisom
therapeutic dose?
16. Which of the following drugs is required
I. Valium to be stored in a refrigerator?
II. Lanoxin
III. Corgard a. Ery Tab
a. I only b. Prezista
b. III only c. Lucentis
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Reference Guide for the
Pharmacy Licensing
Exam Questions and
Answers-Third Edition
(Third Edition)
pg. 1
,Reference Guide for the Pharmacy Licensing Exam Questions and Answers-Third Edition
PROFILE:1
Name: Mr. Nathan Morris Address: 1324 Blueberry Blvd.
Height: 5’10" Age: 35 Weight: 110 lbs. Sex: Male Allergy: Sulfa
Primary diagnosis: (1) CHF
(2) Hypertension
Secondary diagnosis:
Lab results: Date Date Date
(1) K+: 2.5meq/l 01/18/10
NO Drug RxNO Prescriber Qty Date Refill
1 HCTZ 25mg, 1/po/q.d. 13201 Huss 30 01/10/10 5
2 Norvasc 2.5mg, 1/po/q.d. 13202 Huss 30 01/10/10 5
3 Dacodyl 5mg, 1/po/hs 13203 Huss 30 01/10/10 5
4 Lasix 20mg, 1/po/q.d. 13204 Huss 30 01/10/10 5
5 Corgard 80mg, 1/po/q.i.d. 13205 Huss 30 01/11/10 0
6 Valium 5mg, 1/po/hs 13206 Huss 30 01/11/10 5
7 Lanoxin 0.25mg, 1/po/q.d. 13207 Huss 30 01/11/10 3
8 Toradol 10mg, 1/po/q.d. 13208 Huss 3 01/21/10 0
9 Catapres TTS 2, once weekly 13209 Huss 30 01/21/10 5
10 Aldactone 25mg, 1/po/q.d. 13210 Huss 30 01/28/10 5
Pharmacist Notes:
* Patient is complaining about muscle cramps, weakness and tiredness.
* Difficulty in stool excretion.
* Allergy to sulfa products.
1. From the patient’s profile, which of the b. Lanoxin
following medications should be c. Dulcolax
discontinued due to his allergy problem? d. Azatadine + PSE
e. Diazepam
a. Hydrochlorothiazide
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2. An active ingredient of Geodon is: asthma and other inflammatory diseases and
conditions in children?
a. Clozapine
b. Quetiapine a. Celestone Soluspan
c. Molindone b. PediaPred
d. Tolterodine c. Orapred
e. Ziprasidone d. Vasocidin
e. Juvéderm
3. Hydrochlorothiazide causes all of the
following EXCEPT: 7. A normal therapeutic serum
+
a. Hypokalemia concentration of K is:
b. Hypercalcemia
c. Hypouricemia a. 1 mEq\L
d. Hyperglycemia b. 1 to 2 mEqs\L
e. Hyponatremia c. 3.5 to 5 mEqs\L
d. 10 mEqs\L
4. Hydrochlorothiazide should be e. 35 mEqs\L
avoided with
8. All of the following diuretics should be
I. Lanoxin avoided in patients suffering from
II. Lithium hypokalemia EXCEPT:
III. Questran
a. Diulo
a. I only b. Zaroxolyn
b. III only c. Hygroton
c. I and II only d. Diuril
d. II and III only e. Aldactone
e. All
9. All of the following are true about
5. Dryness of mouth, increased thirst, Dulcolax EXCEPT:
irregular heartbeat, muscle cramps or pain,
nausea and weakness are signs of: a. It is a stimulant laxative.
a. Digitalis toxicity b. Its onset of action is about 6 to 8 hours
b. Hydrochlorothiazide toxicity when taken orally.
c. Bisacodyl toxicity c. In a rectal form, an onset of action
d. Diazepam toxicity begins within 15 minutes to 1 hour.
e. Atropine toxicity d. It can be given with antacid to prevent
G.I. irritation.
6. Which of the following is an orally e. Weakness, incoordination and
disintegrating tablet formulation of orthostatic hypotension have been
prednisolone, used to treat exacerbations of reported because of loss of electrolytes in
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elderly patients. 10. An active ingredient of c. I and II only
Abelcet is: d. II and III only
e. All
a. Rifampicin
b. Ketoconazole 14. A physician writes the following
c. Amphotericin B prescription:
d. Lisinopril
Zelapar 1.25 mg tablets qty. 30 1
e. Isradipine
tab p.o. daily for hypertension.
11. Gardasil is a vaccine indicated for the Which of the following would be the
prevention of which of the following diseases MOST APPROPRIATE action of the
caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? pharmacist?
a. Vaginal cancer a. Fill as written.
b. Hepatitis B b. Call the physician regarding dosage
c. Yellow fever strength.
d. Tetanus c. Call the physician regarding dosage
e. Tuberculosis frequency.
d. Call the physician regarding route of
12. Which of the following drug(s) should be administration.
avoided with Digoxin? e. Call the physician regarding drug
indication.
I. Erythromycin II.
Quinidine III. 15. Mr. Smith is working at Good Care. His
Colestipol main job is to drive the vehicle and to supply
the medicines to various nursing homes.
a. I only Which of the following antihistamines would
b. III only you recommended for his runny nose and
c. I and II only itchy eyes?
d. II and III only
e. All a. Claritin
b. Chlor Trimeton
13. From the patient’s profile on 1/11/10, c. Benadryl
which of the following drug(s) is/are not d. Dimetane
given according to the recommended e. Unisom
therapeutic dose?
16. Which of the following drugs is required
I. Valium to be stored in a refrigerator?
II. Lanoxin
III. Corgard a. Ery Tab
a. I only b. Prezista
b. III only c. Lucentis
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