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Which of the following is a common brand name for the generic drug atorvastatin?
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Q1. Which of the following is a common brand name for the generic drug atorvastatin?
Correct answer: B. Lipitor
Atorvastatin is marketed under the brand name Lipitor; Zocor is simvastatin, Crestor is rosuvastatin, and Pravachol is pravastatin.
Q2. Metformin is most commonly prescribed for which condition?
Correct answer: C. Type 2 diabetes mellitus
Metformin is a first-line oral medication used to manage type 2 diabetes mellitus by decreasing hepatic glucose production and improving insulin sensitivity.
Q3. Lisinopril belongs to which drug class?
Correct answer: D. ACE inhibitor
Lisinopril is an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor used to treat hypertension and heart failure.
Q4. A patient taking warfarin should be monitored routinely with which lab test?
Correct answer: A. INR
INR (international normalized ratio) is used to monitor the anticoagulant effect of warfarin and guide dose adjustments.
Q5. Which of the following drug name pairs is a classic look-alike/sound-alike (LASA) pair requiring extra verification at order entry?
Correct answer: C. Hydroxyzine and hydralazine
Hydroxyzine (an antihistamine) and hydralazine (an antihypertensive) are frequently confused due to similar spelling and pronunciation and are a well-documented LASA pair.
Q6. Which storage condition is appropriate for most reconstituted oral antibiotic suspensions, such as amoxicillin suspension, after mixing?
Correct answer: D. Refrigerate, discard after 10-14 days
Reconstituted amoxicillin suspension is typically stored in the refrigerator and discarded after 10-14 days per manufacturer labeling to maintain stability.
Q7. A patient reports a new, persistent dry cough after starting a blood pressure medication. This is a known side effect of which drug class?
Correct answer: A. ACE inhibitors
ACE inhibitors can cause a dry, persistent cough due to increased bradykinin levels, a well-known class effect.
Q8. Levothyroxine products from different manufacturers are considered therapeutically equivalent under which condition?
Correct answer: C. When rated AB by the FDA Orange Book and dispensed consistently
The FDA Orange Book AB rating indicates bioequivalence; however, because levothyroxine has a narrow therapeutic index, consistent use of the same product is generally recommended to avoid variability.
Q9. Which of the following is a common side effect of opioid analgesics such as oxycodone?
Correct answer: D. Constipation
Opioids slow gastrointestinal motility, making constipation one of the most common and expected side effects, often requiring prophylactic treatment.
Q10. A patient on clopidogrel is found to also be taking omeprazole daily. What is the primary pharmacological concern?
Correct answer: A. Omeprazole may inhibit CYP2C19-mediated activation of clopidogrel, reducing its antiplatelet effect
Omeprazole inhibits the CYP2C19 enzyme responsible for converting clopidogrel to its active metabolite, potentially reducing its antiplatelet effectiveness; pantoprazole is often preferred as an alternative.
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