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NAPLEX PRACTICE EXAM
2026|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
Which of the following statements concerning use of Precedex in critical care
patients is correct?
A
It can only be used if the patient is intubated.
B
It can only be used if the patient is also receiving a paralytic.
C
It will decrease blood pressure.
D
It is indicated for use up to 72 hours.
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E
It is more likely to cause delirium than a benzodiazepine. - correct-answer -It will
decrease blood pressure.
MH is a 65 year old post-menopausal female with a family history of breast
cancer. She was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and wants to know if she
can use raloxifene. Which statement concerning raloxifene is correct?
A
It increases the risk of breast cancer.
B
It is not indicated for treatment of osteoporosis.
C
It can cause dangerous blood clots.
D
The brand name is Prezista.
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E
It reduces hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms. - correct-answer -It can
cause dangerous blood clots.
The pharmacist performs a screening to see if JC requires any immunizations.
Which drug references would be useful to determine vaccine requirements for
JC? (Select ALL that apply.)
Answer
A
USP 800
B
The American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care
C
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
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D
The CDC's Pink Book
E
The FDA's Orange Book - correct-answer -C
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
D
The CDC's Pink Book
Which medication increases the risk for C. difficile infections and fractures if used
long-term?
Answer
A
Metoclopramide
B
Naproxen
C
NAPLEX PRACTICE EXAM
2026|COMPREHENSIVE Q&A FOR
CERTIFICATION SUCCESS
Which of the following statements concerning use of Precedex in critical care
patients is correct?
A
It can only be used if the patient is intubated.
B
It can only be used if the patient is also receiving a paralytic.
C
It will decrease blood pressure.
D
It is indicated for use up to 72 hours.
,2|Page
E
It is more likely to cause delirium than a benzodiazepine. - correct-answer -It will
decrease blood pressure.
MH is a 65 year old post-menopausal female with a family history of breast
cancer. She was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and wants to know if she
can use raloxifene. Which statement concerning raloxifene is correct?
A
It increases the risk of breast cancer.
B
It is not indicated for treatment of osteoporosis.
C
It can cause dangerous blood clots.
D
The brand name is Prezista.
,3|Page
E
It reduces hot flashes and other vasomotor symptoms. - correct-answer -It can
cause dangerous blood clots.
The pharmacist performs a screening to see if JC requires any immunizations.
Which drug references would be useful to determine vaccine requirements for
JC? (Select ALL that apply.)
Answer
A
USP 800
B
The American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care
C
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
, 4|Page
D
The CDC's Pink Book
E
The FDA's Orange Book - correct-answer -C
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
D
The CDC's Pink Book
Which medication increases the risk for C. difficile infections and fractures if used
long-term?
Answer
A
Metoclopramide
B
Naproxen
C
