Pharmacology for Care of the Family
95 Updated Questions and Answers
(2026) | Latest Practice Review with
Detailed Explanations | Grade A+
• Which pathogen is highly associated with CAP in the general population?
A)Haemophilus influenza
B)Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
C)Streptococcus pneumonia
D)None of these are correct -✓✓C)Streptococcus pneumonia
• Why might a patient being treated with Contrave for obesity not have therapeutic
effects from hydrocodone after dental procedure?
A) It contains bupropion which will interact with hydrocodone
B) Hydrocodone isn't for pain
C) He hasn't been taking the prescribed dose
D) Contrave contains naltrexone -✓✓D) Contrave contains naltrexone
• What is the unique adverse effect that Latanoprost can cause?
A) Heart block and bradycardia
B) Heightened brown pigmentation of the iris and eyelid
C) Headache, dry mouth, dry nose, and altered taste
D) Miosis and blurred vision -✓✓B) Heightened brown pigmentation of the iris and
eyelid
• What is the first line antibiotic for infection caused by animal/human bites?
A) Amoxicillin
B) Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
C) Cephalexin
D) Clarithromycin -✓✓B) Amoxicillin/Clavulanate
• Which of the following medications can treat infections of the eyes AND ears
A) Neomycin
B) Debrox
C) Gentamicin
D) Tobramycin -✓✓A) Neomycin
• This antibiotic class can be used to treat infection in infants younger than 8 days old.
A) Cephalosporins
, B) Aminoglycosides
C) Macrolides
D) Sulfonamides -✓✓B) Aminoglycosides
• This antibiotic is used to treat uncomplicated UTIs
A) Vancomycin
B) Flagyl
C) Tetracyclines
D) Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim -✓✓D) Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
• Which antibiotic is NOT recommended for UTIs of the upper urinary tract?
A) Nitrofurantoin
B) Ampicillin
C) Azithromycin
D) Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim -✓✓A) Nitrofurantoin
• This pathogen is highly associated with CAP in smokers and those with COPD
A) Haemophilus influenza (gram +)
B) Streptococcus pneumonia (gram +)
C) Haemophilus influenza (gram -)
D) Streptococcus (gram -) -✓✓C) Haemophilus influenza (gram -)
• What is the therapeutic action of Guaifenesin?
A) Expectorant
B) H1 blockers
C) Cough suppressant
D) Mucolytic -✓✓A) Expectorant
• What compound must be present in organic sunscreen for it to be effective?
A) Titanium dioxide
B) Zinc oxide
C) Avobenzone
D) Albendazole -✓✓C) Avobenzone
• What is first-line treatment for severe acne?
A) Doxycycline and Isotretinoin
B) Retinoids
C) Penicillin and cephalosporins
D) Salicyclic acid
E) Both A&B -✓✓E) Both A&B
• What is first-line treatment for mild acne?
A) Oral antibiotics (e.g., doxycycline, minocycline) and comedolytics
B) Benzyl peroxide
C) Diferin