WorksheetsMiscellaneous Tier 3
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding therapy with Prograf?
There are few reported common adverse reactions with this medication.
Patients should be counseled to avoid grapefruit juice.
This medication should be taken on an empty stomach.
Many medications, including Over-the-counter medications (OTCs), may interact with this medication.
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding therapy with allopurinol?
Patients should be counseled to take this medication after meals to decrease gastrointestinal upset.
The maximum recommended dose is 300 mg qd.
Patients should be counseled to drink plenty of fluids with this medication to prevent kidney stones.
A rash sometimes occurs as a result of taking this medication.
Which of the following medications lists palpitations, sweating, and tremor as commonly reported adverse reactions?
Aranesp
Procrit
EpiPen
Trexall
What is the recommended MAINTENANCE dosing of varenicline?
0.5mg qd
0.5mg bid
1 mg qd
1 mg bid
What is the recommended dosing frequency of Restasis?
Every 4 hours
Every 8 hours
Every 12 hours
Every 24 hours
Which of the following is NOT a common adverse drug reaction with tamoxifen?
Diarrhea
Hot flashes
Flushing
Edema
Which of the following is NOT true regarding therapy with darbepoetin?
This medication is administered qd for anemia.
Edema and fatigue are two of the most commonly reported adverse drug reactions.
This medication should be refrigerated.
This medication is administered SC or IV.
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding epoetin?
Diarrhea is not a common adverse reaction of this medication.
This medication should be removed from the box before being placed in the refrigerator.
Patients can use the remainder of one vial and combine it with another vial if needed for dosing.
It may take several weeks to see the maximum effects of this medication.
Pharmacists can play an important role in fall prevention. It is especially important to counsel patients that have a high fracture risk about fall prevention strategies. Which of the following medications, due to its effects on estrogen levels, may increase the risk for fractures?
Aranesp
Prograf
Arimidex
Zyloprim
B.A. is a 12-year-old patient with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. He comes to your pharmacy with his mom to pick up a prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following is a key counseling point to tell B.A., as he is an active cross country runner?
Only take this medication on an empty stomach.
Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.
Nausea is not commonly reported with this medication.
Drowsiness is the most common adverse drug reaction.
What is the recommended frequency of application for Eucrisa?
bid
tid
qid
What is the recommended dosing for Xalatan therapy?
Instill one drop qd in the morning
Instill one drop qd in the evening
Instill two drops bid
Instill one drop every 4 to 6 hours as needed
What is a common (>10%) adverse drug reaction of azathioprine?
Xerostomia
Dry Skin
Increased blood pressure
Leukopenia
What is the common starting dose for febuxostat?
10 mg
20 mg
40 mg
80 mg
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding therapy with Lotemax?
You should use the same bottle of medication in both eyes.
Dosing for this medication is typically qd.
Headache is a commonly reported adverse drug reaction.
Contacts do not need to be removed prior to use of the suspension.
How often is it recommended to administer Aranesp to a patient with cancer who is receiving chemotherapy?
qd
qw
q3w
q6w
Which of the following medications can lead to increased thickness and growth of the eyelashes?
Restasis
Alphagan P
Latisse
Xalatan
What is the maximum amount of colchicine that should be taken in a 1-hour period during an acute flare of gout?
0.6 mg
1.2 mg
1.8 mg
2.4 mg
What is the recommended dose of Uloric for hyperuricemia to reduce gout?
40 mg qd
40 mg bid
40 mg tid
40 mg qid
What is the maximum recommended amount of time for application of clobetasol for plaque psoriasis?
1 to 2 days
2 to 4 weeks
3 to 4 months
1 to 2 years
