Pharm Practice Exam 2

Chicken and Turkey contain Tryptophan, which can cause an adverse reaction with which of the following antidepressants?
Sertraline (SSRI)
Duloxetine (SNRI)
Isocarboxazid (MAOI)
Buproprion (Heterocyclic)

Opioid overdose would be treated by which of the following?
Naloxone
Morphine
Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone

Select the medication that is a common long-term treatment for Bi-Polar Disorder.
Namenda
Lithium
Cymbalta
Xanax

Diazepam is a(n) __________ used for anxiety.
SSRI
Benzodiazepine
MAOI
Hypnotic

A patient who takes Fluphenazine (an antipsychotic) could have all of the following
extrapyramidal side effects, except:
Grinding of teeth
Alzheimer’s like symptoms
Drooling
Parkinsonian symptoms

Which of the following can only be used for a max 12 hours per day?
Lidoderm Patch
Naloxone
Morphine
Ibuprofen

Imitrex (Sumatriptan) is medication used to treat:
Seizure
Migraine
Insomnia
Inflammation

Which of the following would not interact with muscle relaxants and potentiate
effects?
Narcotic Analgesics
NSAIDs
Antihistamines
Alcohol

Although codeine is an opioid that can relieve pain, it can also
Reduce Appetite
Reduce Coughing
Reduce Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease
Reduce Fever

Select the non-controlled/non-stimulant medication approved to treat ADHD.
Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine)
Strattera (Atomoxetine)
Adderall (d-Amphetamine Salt Combo)
Provigil (Modafinil)

Dilantin (Phenytoin) could have all of the following side effects except:
Nystagmus
Gingivitis
Insomnia
GI Distress

Which of the following over the counter medications can be abused to create feelings
of mania and psychosis?
Motrin (Ibuprofen)
Tylenol (Acetaminophen)
Mucinex (Guaifenesin)
Delsym (Dextromethorphan)

Appetite suppression would be a side effect associated with which of the following?

Flexeril (Cyclobenzaprine)
Xanax (Alprazolam)
Adderall (d-amphetamine salt combo)
Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

Which of the following would be a side effect of taking a narcotic analgesic like
Vicodin?
Heightened Awareness
Increased sensitivity to pain
Constipation
Insomnia

A patient with sleep apnea should not use, or use under extreme caution, which of the
following?
Aleve (Naproxen)
Lidoderm (Lidocaine)
Klonopin (Clonazepam)
Tylenol (Acetaminophen)

The use of which medication can cause patients whom are currently dependent on
opiates to go into severe, life-threatening withdrawal?
Neurontin (Gabapentin)
Antabuse (Disulfiram)
Valium (Diazepam)
Narcan (Naloxone)

Select the medication that acts on melatonin receptors to induce sleep
Ambien (Zolpidem)
Rozerem (Ramelteon)
Restoril (Temazepam)
Lunesta (Eszopiclone)

What is the max amount of acetaminophen that can be consumed in a 24 hour
period?
4000 Grams
4000 Milligrams
4000 Micrograms
4000 Kilograms

Which of the following does not yet have an approved medical use.
Cocaine
Lysergic Acid
Amphetamines
Dextromethorphan

Patients taking Antabuse should be cautioned to do all of the following except:
Avoid taking cough medicine with alcohol
Not have concern using topical treatments or products which contain alcohol
Carry identification card noting therapy
Avoid concurrent anticoagulant use

ADD and ADHD are treated with which of the following?
CNS Stimulants
Anticonvulsants
NSAIDs
Antipsychotics

Valproic Acid, a seizure medication, can have all of the following side effects except:
Stomach upset
Tremor
Increased hair growth
Weight gain

Orange discoloration of the urine is a side effect associated with which of the
following?

Tegretol (Carbamazepine)
Dilantin (Phenytoin)
Azilect (Rasagiline)
Stalevo (Entacapone/carbidopa/levodopa)

Select the medication that is used to treat Parkinson's disease.
Sinemet (Carbidopa-Levodpa)
Ambien (Zolpidem)
Effexor (Venlafaxine)
Celebrex (Celecoxib)

Elavil, a Tricyclic antidepressant, has strong anticholinergic effects so the patient
should not expect:
Diarrhea
Confusion
Urinary Retention
Dry Mouth

Select the medication that is a synthetic opioid analog.
Vicodin (hydrocodone/acetaminophen)
Narcan (Naloxone)
Ultram (Tramadol)
Motrin (Ibuprofen)

Benzodiazepines like Valium and Ativan can be used to do all of the following except:
Cause muscle relaxation
Treat Narcolepsy
As seizure prophylaxis
Treat Anxiety

Frequent use of which of the following can cause ulceration or GI bleeding?
Acetaminophen
Aspirin
Morphine
Zolpidem

Select the medication that is not a schedule II controlled substance.
Goprelto (Cocaine)
Ritalin (Methylphenidate)
Strattera (Atomotextine)
Adderall (d-amphetamine salt combo)

Gout is treated by which of the following?
Klonopin (Clonazepam)
Morphine
Lidoderm (Lidocaine)
Colchicine

Chronic abuse of amphetamines would not include which of the following?
Photophobia
Mood stabilization
Tooth Decay
Anorexia

Hallucinations can be a side effects of all of the following except?
Hypnotics
Dopamine Agonists
Non-opioid analgesics
Sedatives

Select the medication that can be added to an analgesic to enhance pain relief
Naloxone (opioid antagonist)
Hydroxyzine (antihistamine)
Gabapentin (anticonvulsant)
Methylphenidate (CNS stimulant)

Nausea and Vomiting can be treated by which of the following?
Dilantin (anticonvulsant)
Morphine (opioid analgesic)
Celebrex (Cox-2 Inhibitor)
Compazine (antipsychotic)

Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor antidepressants, like Nardil, are not used frequently
anymore because:
The have many food and drug interactions
They are too old
They are too expensive
They are too addictive

Select the medication that can be used to treat Narcolepsy.
Ambien (Hypnotic/Sedative)
Restoril (Benzodiazepine)
Cymbalta (SSRI)
Provigil (CNS Stimulant)

Select the medication that is used to treat Alzheimer’s
Cymbalta (Duloxetine)
Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
Namenda (Memantine)
Compazine (Prochloperazine)

Sedation is a common side effect of all of the following except:
Antihistamines
Anticonvulsants
CNS Stimulants
Hypnotics

Carbamazepine, an anticonvulsant, could have which of the following side effects?
Syncope
GI ulceration
Arthralgia
Addiction

Rectal gel Diazepam is a treatment usually used for:
Insomnia
Muscles that have been strained for longer the 7 days
Seizures caused by fever that last longer than 5 minutes
Severe Anxiety

Select the medication that is used to treat anxiety.
Buspar (Buspirone)
Zyprexa (Olanzapine)
Aspirin (NSAID)
Depakene (Valproic Acid)

Ataxia, amnesia, and drowsiness would likely accompany which of the following:
Concerta (CNS Stimulant)
Aspirin (NSAID)
Provigil (CNS Stimulant)
Clonazepam (Benzodiazepine)

Select the medication that is used to treat Restless Leg’s Syndrome.
Sinemet (Carbidopa-Levodopa)
Requip (Ropinirole)
Namenda (Memantine)
Zarontin (Ethosuximide)

Which medication would be used as an adjuvant therapy for seizures?
Aricept (Donepezil)
Antabuse (Disulfiram)
Robaxin (Methocarbamol)
Neurontin (Gabapentin)

Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs work by inhibiting the synthesis of:
Serotonin
Prostaglandins
Dopamine
Norepinephrine

An SSRI like Lexapro (Escitalopram) works on which of the following
neurotransmitters?
Norepinephrine
Dopamine
Serotonin
Epinephrine

Which statement is true about anti-depressants?

Patients should not stop them abruptly due to severe side effects or adverse reactions

They are rapid acting, which allows the patient to mood stabilization within a couple of hours
of administration

MAOIs and TCAs used in combination are the best treatment for depression

They are addictive, therefore controlled substances

Respiratory depression is a side effect associated with which of the following?
Provigil (CNS stimulant)
Zemuron (Neuromuscular Blocking Agent)
Acetaminophen (analgesic)
Cymbalta (SNRI)

Identify the medication that can be used to treat anxiety.
Gabapentin (anticonvulsant)
Hydroxyzine (antihistamine)
Naloxone (opioid antagonist)
Methylphenidate (CNS stimulant)