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Test 4 Questions
UAMS Dispensing Test 4 Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Category of levothyroxine | A |
| Category of ferrous sulfate | A |
| Category of potassium chloride | A |
| Category of multiple vitamins | A |
| Category of insulin | B |
| Category of phenazopyridine | B |
| Category of Marinol | C |
| Category of Vermox | C |
| Category of guaifenesin | C |
| gen and I of Marinol | dronabinol, I tx of n & v associated with chemo |
| dronabinol is a synthetic | tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) |
| Marinol is a C _ | III |
| gen and I for Vermox | mebendazole, I tx of pinworms, roundworms, and hookworms |
| dosage form of Vermox | 100 mg chew tab |
| Vermox dose for pinworms | one tablet as a single dose |
| Vermox dose for roundworms and hookworms | one tablet BID for 3 days |
| Category of phenothiazine antipsychotics | C |
| Category of ACE Inhibitors | D |
| Category of anxiolytic benzodiazepines | D |
| Category of tetracyline Ab | D |
| What occurs from tetracycline use during the last half of the pregnancy | permanent discoloration of the teeth |
| Category of Accutane | X |
| gen for Accutane | isotretinoin |
| Category of HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors | X |
| Category of Cytotec | X |
| gen for Cytotec | misoprostol |
| Category of Arthrotec | X |
| gen of Arthrotec | misoprostol, diclofenac sodium |
| category of oral contraceptives | X |
| category of Coumadin | X |
| category of hypnotic benzodiazpines | X |
| category of Halcion | X |
| gen of Halcion | triazolam |
| category of Dalmane | X |
| gen of Dalmane | flurazepam |
| category of Restoril | X |
| gen for Restoril | temazepam |
| category of Prosom | X |
| gen of Prosom | estazolam |
| category of finasteride | X |
| trade for finasteride | Proscar, Propecia |
| category of Avodart | X |
| category of Rheumatrex | X |
| gen for Rheumatrex | methotrexate |
| I of Avodart and Proscar | tx of BPH |
| Proscar and Avodart prevent _ | the conversion of testosterone to DHT by inhibiting the enzyme 5-alpha reductase |
| what is responsible for prostate enlargement? | dihydrotestosterone |
| dose and I for Propecia | 1 mg tablet I tx alopecia |
| category of Thalomid | X |
| gen for Thalomid | thalidomide |
| what does thalidomide cause? | phocomelia |
| I of Thalomid | tx of erythema nodosum leprosum |
| I of Estrostep | tx of acne in females 15 yrs and older |
| I of Ortho Tri-Cyclen | tx of acne in females 15 yrs and older |
| I of Yaz | premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) |
| drospirenone is derived from __ | spironolactone (comparable to a 25 mg dose) |
| drospirenone has the potential to raise __ | serum potassium |
| Yasmin and Yaz should be cautiously prescribed to pts taking __ | ACE inhib, Angio II Rec. Antag, K sparing diuretics, and K supplements |
| other meds I for PMDD | Sarafem, Zoloft, Paxil |
| gen for Sarafem | fluoxetine |
| dosing interval for NuvaRing | monthly |
| dosing interval of Depo-Provera | every 3 months |
| I of Evista | tx and prev of osteoporosis in post menopausal women -- decreases resorption of bone |
| I Premarin Vaginal Cream | tx of urogenital symptoms associated with postmenopausal atrophy of the vagina and/or lower urinary tract (vulvar/vaginal atrophy) |
| Initial dosing regimen of Premarin Vaginal Cream | once daily for 1 to 2 weeks, later maintenance dose may be 1 to 3 times a week |
| dosing interval of Vagifem | one tablet vaginally daily for two weeks, then twice weekly |
| dosing interval of Vivelle-DOT | twice weekly |
| dosing interval of Climara | once weekly |
| I of Activella | tx of symptoms associated with menopause |
| I Prempro | tx of symptoms associated with menopause |
| I Femhrt | tx of symptoms associated with menopause |
| dosing interval of Delestrogen | IM every 4 weeks |
| MOA of sulfonylureas | stimulate insulin release from the pancreas and normalize increased hepatic glucose production, they also increase tissue sensitivity to insulin, which results in increased glucose uptake and utilization |
| first generation sulfonylureas: | acetohexamide and Diabinese |
| second generation sulfonylureas | glyburide, glipizide, glimepiride |
| Amaryl should be taken __ | with breakfast or the 1st main meal of the day |
| Glucotrol XL should be taken __ | with breakfast |
| insulin is secreted by the __ | beta cells of the pancreas |
| MOA of meglitinides | stimulate insulin release from the pancreas |
| meglitinide drugs: | Prandin and Starlix |
| MOA of biguanides | decrease hepatic glucose production and increase tissue sensitivity to insulin |
| overdose of biguanides __ | does not cause hypoglycemia |
| class of metformin | biguanide |
| metabolic complication with metformin | lactic acidosis |
| syptoms of lactic acidosis | malaise, myalgia, respiratory distress, increased somnolence, abdominal distress |
| dosing interval of metformin tablets | BID |
| dosing interval of metformin ER tablets | once daily |
| dosing interval of Glucovance | once or twice daily |
| MOA of thiazolidinediones | decrease hepatic glucose production and increase tissue sensitivity to insulin |
| overdoses of thiazolidinediones __ | do not cause hypoglycemia |
| thiazolidinedione drugs: | Avandia and Actose |
| __ have been associated with with liver toxicity | thiazolididiones |
| MOA of alpha-glucosidase inhibitors | delay digestion of ingested carbohydrates, resulting in a smaller rise in blood glucose concentration following meals |
| alpha-glucosideas inhibitors should be taken __ | with the first bite of each main meal |
| alpha-glucosidase inhibitor drugs: | Precose and Glyset |
| MOA of dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DDP-4) inhibitors | inhibits DDP-4, which prolongs the effects of the incretin hormones |
| incretin hormones stimulate __ | insulin release from the pancrease |
| DDP-4 drug | Januvia |
| MOA of incretin mimetics | mimic effects of the incretin hormones |
| incretin mimetic drug | Byetta |
| admin of Byetta | SQ BID, one hour before breakfast and supper |
| storage of Byetta | pharm store in frig, pt store at room temp for 30 days |
| Regular insulin is __ acting | short |
| only insulin that can be admin IV | Regular insulin |
| Regular insulin is clear/cloudy | clear -- discard if cloudy |
| isophane insulin is clear/cloudy | cloudy |
| NPH is __ acting | intermediate |
| Regular insulin and NPH are in _ mL vials and contain | 10 mL vials and contain 100 units of insulin/mL |
| Regular insulin and NPH are OTC/RX | OTC |
| Humalog is __ acting | rapid |
| Novolog is __ acting | rapid |
| Apidra is __ acting | rapid |
| ___ should not be used as monotherapy in diabetes mellitus | Humalog, Novolog, and Apidra |
| Humalog, Novolog, and Apidra should be admin __ | with meals |
| Lantus is __ acting | long |
| Levemir is __ acting | long |
| Lantus and Levemir should be admin | SQ at bedtime |
| Lantus and Levemir are clear/cloudy | clear -- discard if cloudy |
| Lispro protamine is __ acting | intermediate |
| Humulin R U-500 contains | 500 units of regular insulin in each mL |
| I of Humulin R U-500 | tx of diabetic pts with marked insulin resistance |
| marked insulin resistance is: | daily insulin requirements of more than 200 units |
| insulin can be stored at room temp for _ | one month |
| 3/10 mL insulin syringe measeures | up to 30 units of insulin |
| 1/2 mL insulin syringe measures | up to 50 units of insulin |
| 1 mL insulin syringe measures | up to 100 units of insulin |
| I of glucagon | tx of hypoglycemia |
| glucagon may be admin: | IM, IV, or SQ |
| MOA of glucagon | acts on liver glycogen and converts it to glucose |
| I of thyroid hormones | hypothyroidism |
| natural thyroid products are derived from | beef and pork |
| a natural thyroid product: | Armour Thyroid |
| liotrix is a: | 4:1 mixture of T-4 to T-3 |
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