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CPhT Practice Exam
Study questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Zelnorm activates which Neurotransmitter in the GI tract? | 5-HT |
| What is the brand name for Clopidogrel? | Plavix |
| Avandia and Actos are considered to be in what class of drugs? | Glitazone antidiabetic |
| What dispensing system is frequently used for narcotic control? | automated dispensing system |
| What is the drug class for Mavik? | ACE Inhibitor |
| What is the drug class for Furosemide? | Loop Diuretic;commonly used for congestive heart failure,cirrhosis of the liver,fluid accumulation in the lungs and any condition where it may be desirable to rid the body of excess fluids |
| What is the brand name for Furosemide? | Lasix |
| What is the most common complication of tunneled venous access devices? | Infection |
| What is the generic name for Lamisil? | Terbinafine |
| What is the drug class for Lamisil? | antifungal; most commonly used for fungal infections of the skin, fingernails, and toenails. |
| What is the drug class for Bumex? | Loop Diuretic |
| What is the brand name for Famciclovir? | Famvir |
| What is the drug class for Famciclovir? | Antiviral;used for Shingles, genital herpes, cold sores, and herpes simplex |
| What is the generic name for Bumex? | Bumetanide |
| What is the cause of Coronary Artery Disease? | Thickening of the walls of the arteries that supply blood to the heart |
| What is the generic for Rheumatrex? | Methotrexate |
| What is the drug class for Rheumatrex? | antimetabolite, antiarthritic, and anti-inflammatory agent;used for cancer chemotherapy,psoriasis, and adult and juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
| What is the brand name for Gabapentin? | Neurontin |
| What is the drug class for Gabapentin? | anticonvulsant and analgesic;used for partial seizures,pain after shingles,nerve pain,bipolar disorder,hot flashes for women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer, and prevention of migraine |
| When should a sharps container be replaced? | when it is 3/4 full |
| What is the generic name for Symmetrel? | Amantadine |
| What is the drug class for Symmetrel? | antiviral |
| What does remuneration mean? | Paying something of value |
| What is the most common type of cancer? | Carcinoma |
| What is a male/female adapter used to attach? | syringe to syringe |
| What are the two types of insulin that have been structurally modified from human insulin? | Humalog and Lantus |
| What is CADD an example of? | Ambulatory electronic infusion pump system |
| Fungizone, Grasactin, and Nizoral are classified as what? | antifungals |
| What is the brand name for Chlorthalidone? | Thalitone |
| What is the drug class for Chlorthalidone? | Thiazide Diuretic;used for Edema associated with congestive heart failure,cirrhosis of the liver, kidney malfunction,and hypertension |
| What is the drug class for Verapamil? | calcium channel blocker;used for angina pectoris,high blood pressure,abnormal heart rhythem,asthma, cardiomyopathy, migraine, night time leg cramps,and bipolar disorder |
| What is the brand name for Verapamil? | Verelan, Calan, Covera HS, Isoptin SR |
| What is the brand name for insulin Lispro? | Humalog and Humalog Mix |
| What is the brand name for Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate? | Nasonex |
| What is the drug class for Mometasone Furoate Monohydrate? | Nasal Corticosteriod;used for nasal inflammation associated with seasonal or chronic allergy, and to prevent recurrence of nasal polyps |
| Who determines what schedule a controlled substance will be placed in? | US Attorney General |
| What is the generic for Adalat? | Nifedipine |
| What is the drug class for Adalat? | Calcium Channel Blocker;used for angina pectoris, Prinzmetal's angina, and high blood pressure;also migraine prevention,asthma,heart failure,Raynaud's disease,esophagus disorders,gallbladder and kidney stone attacks |
| What is the brand name for Donepezil? | Aricept |
| What is the drug class for Donepezil? | Cholinesterase Inhibitor;used for Alzheimer's disease;also used for vascular dementia,dementia associated with Parkinson's,poststroke aphasia, and improvement of memory in multiple sclerosis patients |
| What is the generic name for Elavil? | Amitriptyline HCI |
| What is the drug class for Elavil? | Tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) |
| What is the generic name for Claritin? | Loratadine |
| What is the drug class for Claritin? | antihistamine;used for runny and stuffy nose,itchy eyes,and scratchy throat caused by allergies;also used for rash,itching and hives;asthma |
| What is the generic name for Naprosyn? | Naproxen Sodium |
| What is the drug class for Naprosyn? | nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory(NSAID)analgesic;used for inflammation and pain |
| What is the brand name for Sumatriptan? | Imitrex |
| What is the drug class for Sumatriptan? | Triptan-type antimigraine |
| What does parenteral mean literally? | outside the intestine; |
| What is the primary element of a blood clot? | Fibrin |
| Manufacturer's are required to print "Must be Diluted" on what injectable? | Potassium Chloride Injection |
| What is the brand name for Fluticasone Propionate? | Flonase |
| What is the drug class for Fluticasone Propionate? | Nasal Corticosteriod;used for nasal inflammation associated with seasonal or chronic allergy;also used to prevent recurrence of nasal polyps |
| What is the generic for Nasacort AQ? | Triamcinolone Acetonide |
| What is the drug class for Nasacort AQ? | Nasal Corticosteroid;used for nasal inflammation associated with seasonal or chronic allergy;also to prevent recurrence of nasal polyps |
| What is the generic for Rhinocort? | Budesonide |
| What is the drug class for Rhinocort? | Nasal corticosteroid;used for nasal inflammation associated with seasonal or chronic allergy;also used to prevent recurrence of nasal polyps |
| Which type of diabetes is often referred to as Juvenile diabetes? | Type I Diabetes |
| What is the brand name for Atorvastatin Calcium? | Lipitor |
| What is the drug class for Atorvastatin Calcium? | Antihyperlipidemic or Statin cholesterol Lowering Agent;used for high blood levels of cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides |
| What is the generic for Pravachol? | Pravastatin Sodium |
| What is the drug class for Pravachol? | Antihyperlipidemic or statin cholesterol lowering agent;used for high blood levels of cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides |
| What is the brand name for Lovastatin? | Mevacor or Altoprev |
| What is the drug class for Lovastatin? | Antihyperlipidemic or statin cholesterol lowering agent;used for high blood levels of cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides |
| What is the generic for Zocor? | Simvastatin |
| What is the drug class for Zocor? | Antihyperlipidemic or statin cholesterol lowering agent;used for high blood levels of cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL)cholesterol, and triglycerides |
| What is the brand name for Bisoprolol? | Zebeta |
| What is the drug class for Bisoprolol? | Beta-adrenergic blocking agent;used for high blood pressure, angina pectoris, and stable congestive heart failure |
| What is the generic for Ziac? | Bisoprolol + Hydrochlorothiazide |
| What is the drug class for Ziac? | Ziac is a combination of a beta-adrenergic blocker and a thiazide diuretic;used for high blood pressure, angina pectoris, and stable congestive heart failure |
| What is the brand name for Amlodipine? | Norvasc |
| What is the drug class for Amlodipine? | Calcium channel blocker;used for angina pectoris, Prinzmetal's angina, and high blood pressure |
| What is the generic for Caduet? | Amlodipine + Atorvastatin |
| What is the drug class for Caduet? | Caduet is a combination of a calcium channel blocker and a statin cholesterol lowering agent;used for angina pectoris, Prinzmetal's angina, and high blood pressure |
| What is the brand name for Amlodipine + Benazepril? | Lotrel |
| What is the drug class for Amlodipine + Benazepril? | Amlodipine + Benazepril is a combination of a calcium channel blocker and a angiotension-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor;used for angina pectoris, Prinzmetal's angina, and high blood pressure |
| What is the generic for Lotensin? | Benazepril |
| What is the drug class for Lotensin? | Angiotension-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor;used for high blood pressure;also used for renal(kidney)failure, kidney hypertension, heart failure, post-heart attack mgmnt,diabetes,chronic kidney disease,prevention of a second stroke |
| What is the brand name for Benazepril + Hydrochlorothiazide? | Lotensin HCT |
| What is the drug class for Benazepril + Hydrochlorthiazide? | A combination of an ACE inhibitor and a Thiazide Diuretic;used for high blood pressure |
| What is the generic for Dalmane? | Flurazepam |
| What is the drug class for Dalmane? | Benzodiazepine Sedative;used for insomnia and sleep disturbances |
| What is the brand name for Alprazolam? | Xanax |
| What is the drug class for Alprazolam? | Benzodiazepine Sedative;used for generalized anxiety disorder and anxiety associated with depression;panic disorder with or without agoraphobia |
| What is the generic for Restoril? | Temazepam |
| What is the drug class for Restoril? | Benzodiazepine Sedative;used for insomnia and sleep disturbances |
| What is the brand name for Triazolam? | Halcion |
| What is the drug class for Triazolam? | Benzodiazepine Sedative;used for insomnia and sleep disturbances |
| What is the generic for Vasotec? | Enalapril |
| What is the drug class for Vasotec? | Angiotension-converting enzyme(ACE)inhibitor;used for hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure,diabetic kidney disease, and heart attack treatment when the function of the left ventricle has been affected |
| What is the brand name for Enalapril + Hydrochlorothiazide? | Vaseretic |
| What is the drug class for Enalapril + Hydrochlorothiazide? | ACE Inhibitor with a thiazide diuretic;used for hypertension (high blood pressure) |
| What is the generic for Accolate? | Zafirlukast |
| What is the drug class for Accolate? | Leukotriene Antagonist/Inhibitor;used for asthma;also for chronic uticaria |
| What is the brand name for Montelukast Sodium? | Singulair |
| What is the drug class for Montelukast Sodium? | Leukotriene Antagonist/Inhibitor;used for asthma,seasonal allergic rhinitis,chronic uticaria, and atopic dermatitis |
| What is the generic for Sterapred? | Prednisone |
| What is the drug class for Sterapred? | Oral corticosteroid;used for a variety of disorders from rash to cancer, used for inflammation of the nerves,heart, or other organs |
| Which auxiliary label should always be put on a suspension? | Shake Well |
| How many grams are in 1700 mg? | 1.7 g |
| 1 T QID x7d | Take 1 tablet 4 times a day for 7 days. |
| A patient is ordered to receive 70 mg of Lovenox. It's available in vials that contain 30mg per 0.3ml. How much should be prepared? | 0.7ml |
| A patient needs an infusion of dextrose 5% in water (D5W) at 125ml/hour. If the tubing set is calibrated at 15gtt/ml, what is the drip rate? | 31.25 gtt/min. |
| What is 3/5 as a percentage? | 60% |
| If a patient were prescribed 3900 mg of aspirin, if 3 tablets contained 975 mg, how many tablets should the patient receive? | 12 tablets |
| If a patient needs 250 ml of normal saline solution over 2 hours, what is the flow rate? | 125 ml/hr |
| Suppose a patient requires 1 L of D5W at 50ml/hr, what is the infusion time? | 20 hours |
| Calculate the BSA for a child whose weight is 27.3kg and height is 59.5cm. | .67 m2 |
| A doctor orders Ephedrine 100mg/m2/day for a child with a BSA of 0.96 m2. How much ephedrine should the child take daily? | 96 mg per day |
| Convert 32 degrees Fahrenheit to Celsius | 0 degrees celsius |
| Convert 36 degrees Celsius to Fahrenheit | 96.8 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Convert 50 pounds to kilograms | 22.7 kg |
| Which act was created by the FDA to speed up the approval process for new medications intended to help people with urgent needs? | Orphan Drug Act 1983 |
| Which amendment that became part of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act; was designed to institute higher safety measures for drugs approved by the FDA by requiring manufacturers to follow Good Manufacturing Processes(GMP)? | Kefauver-Harris Amendment (KHA)1962 |
| Which act was established in 1996 that requires health care providers to provide written explanation of how health information will be used and disclosed? | Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) 1996 |
| Which act in 1938 helped ensure drugs being distributed were safe and fulfilled the reported claim of strength, purity, and quality? | Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) 1938 |
| Which amendment seperated drugs into two categories: Legend drugs and over-the-counter? | Durham-Humphrey Amendment (DHA) 1951 |
| Which act was created to reduce potential for accidental poisonings? | Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) 1970 |
| Which act helped regulate drug use by creating rules and regulations for record keeping,dispensing,and requiring firms that handled controlled substances to register with the DEA;organized controlled substances into a system of schedules based on the pote | Controlled Substances Act (CSA) 1970 |
| Which law requires pharmacists to counsel patients on new medications? | Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA) |
| The middle segment of a national drug code (NDC) represents what? | product code, strength, and dosage form |
| Controlled Substances for office use can be obtained by a prescriber using what form? | DEA order form 222 |
| How often should a controlled substance inventory be conducted? | every 2 years |
| Which semisolid dosage form contains more water and penetrates well into the skin? | lotions |
| Which type of dosage form has a sugar-based solution that the medication dissolves into? | syrup |
| What type of dosage form contains dissolved medication in an alcohol or water base? | elixir |
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