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Total questions: 98

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Harry visits his doctor for a cholesterol check-up. The doctor prescribes him a medication to help lower his cholesterol levels. Which of the following is an example of a statin that Harry might be prescribed?

a)

Atorvastatin

b)

Warfarin

c)

Omeprazole

d)

Gabapentin

2.

Emily is reviewing medications for a patient who needs a direct oral anticoagulant. Which of the following is an example of a DOAC (Direct Oral Anticoagulant)?

a)

Apixaban

b)

Ibuprofen

c)

Diazepam

d)

Prednisolone

3.

Matilda visits her doctor for frequent heartburn, and her doctor prescribes her Omeprazole. Omeprazole is an example of a _____________.

a)

Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)

b)

Beta Blocker

c)

Antibiotic

d)

Antihistamine

4.

Ava visits her doctor because she has been feeling very low and is diagnosed with depression. Her doctor prescribes her a medication that is an SSRI. Which of the following medications is most likely prescribed to Ava?

a)

A) Sertraline

b)

B) Amitriptyline

c)

C) Zopiclone

d)

D) Morphine

5.

Matilda visits a pharmacy looking for an antihistamine to help her sleep because her allergies are keeping her awake. Which of the following is an example of a sedating antihistamine that the pharmacist might recommend?

a)

Loratadine

b)

Cetirizine

c)

Chlorphenamine

d)

Orlistat

6.

Isabelle needs an antihistamine for her allergies but wants to avoid drowsiness during her workday. Which of the following is a non-sedating antihistamine?

a)

Chlorphenamine

b)

Loratadine

c)

Lithium

d)

Orlistat

7.

Oscar is feeling very sick during a long car ride and his doctor prescribes him a medication to prevent or treat ________. What type of symptoms is the doctor trying to help Oscar with?

a)

nausea and vomiting

b)

headaches

c)

fever

d)

cough

8.

After having unprotected intercourse, Scarlett is concerned about the possibility of an unwanted outcome. She considers using emergency contraception to prevent ________.

a)

pregnancy

b)

infection

c)

menstruation

d)

ovulation

9.

Grace is discussing options for emergency contraception with her doctor. Which of the following is NOT a type of emergency contraception?

a)

Combined oral contraceptives

b)

Copper IUD

c)

Antipsychotics

d)

Progesterone contraceptives

10.

Mia visits her doctor to discuss birth control options. The doctor recommends combined oral contraceptives (COC). These pills contain which two types of hormones?

a)

Estrogen and progestin

b)

Testosterone and estrogen

c)

Insulin and glucagon

d)

Thyroxine and cortisol

11.

Rosie visits her doctor to discuss birth control options. The doctor mentions several medications. Which of the following is a progesterone contraceptive?

a)

Orlistat

b)

Levonorgestrel

c)

Lithium

d)

GTN

12.

Sophie visits her doctor to discuss birth control options. The doctor suggests an IUD. What does IUD stand for?

a)

Intrauterine Device

b)

Internal Uterine Device

c)

Intrauterine Drug

d)

Implanted Uterine Device

13.

Daniel has been experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats as he approaches a certain stage in life. His doctor suggests hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help manage these symptoms. HRT is commonly used to treat symptoms of ________.

a)

menopause

b)

diabetes

c)

hypertension

d)

arthritis

14.

Neha is prescribed a medication to treat her benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which of the following is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor?

a)

Finasteride

b)

Orlistat

c)

Lithium

d)

Olanzapine

15.

Thomas is experiencing Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) and his doctor is considering prescribing an anticholinergic medication. Which of the following is an anticholinergic used for LUTS?

a)

Oxybutynin

b)

Risperidone

c)

Orlistat

d)

Lisinopril

16.

Oscar is studying for his pharmacology exam and comes across the abbreviation GTN in his notes. He wonders, GTN stands for ________.

a)

Glyceryl trinitrate

b)

Glucose tri-nitrate

c)

Gamma thio nitrate

d)

Guanine tetra-nitrate

17.

Arthur has been diagnosed with a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings. His doctor prescribes him lithium as part of his treatment. Lithium is commonly used in the treatment of ________.

a)

bipolar disorder

b)

diabetes

c)

hypertension

d)

asthma

18.

Henry visits his doctor to discuss his recent symptoms. The doctor considers prescribing a medication to help manage psychosis. Which of the following is an antipsychotic?

a)

Olanzapine

b)

Orlistat

c)

Lisinopril

d)

Finasteride

19.

Sophia visits her doctor because she wants help managing her weight. Her doctor prescribes Orlistat. Orlistat is used to treat ________.

a)

obesity

b)

diabetes

c)

hypertension

d)

asthma

20.

Arthur is reviewing medications for hypertension. Which of the following is an ACE inhibitor?

a)

Ramipril

b)

Risperidone

c)

Orlistat

d)

Oxybutynin

21.

Emily visits her doctor and is prescribed a medication to help manage her high blood pressure. The doctor mentions that the medication is a beta-blocker. Which of the following medications is most likely the one prescribed to Emily?

a)

Bisoprolol

b)

Orlistat

c)

Lithium

d)

Finasteride

22.

Mira visits her doctor and is prescribed an alpha-blocker for her high blood pressure. Which of the following medications is most likely the one she was prescribed?

a)

Doxazosin

b)

Orlistat

c)

Risperidone

d)

Lisinopril

23.

Daniel was prescribed diuretics by his doctor. These medications will help him promote the excretion of ________.

a)

urine

b)

glucose

c)

bile

d)

enzymes

24.

Chloe visits her doctor because she has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. Her doctor prescribes her a medication that is a calcium channel blocker. Calcium channel blockers are used to treat ________.

a)

hypertension (high blood pressure)

b)

diabetes mellitus

c)

asthma

d)

hypothyroidism

25.

Neha has been prescribed medication to help manage her tremors and muscle stiffness. This medication is primarily used to treat symptoms of ________.

a)

Parkinson's disease

b)

Diabetes

c)

Asthma

d)

Hypertension

26.

Rohan has been prescribed medication to help manage his symptoms of difficulty focusing and hyperactivity. This medication is used to treat ________.

a)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

b)

Diabetes

c)

Asthma

d)

Hypertension

27.

Evie is being considered for treatment with Statins (e.g., Atorvastatin, Simvastatin) to manage her cholesterol levels. Which of the following would be an absolute contraindication for starting her on this medication?

a)

Active liver disease

b)

Skin necrosis

c)

Active peptic ulcer

d)

Severe hypertension

28.

Ava has been prescribed Atorvastatin to help lower her cholesterol. After a few weeks, she starts experiencing muscle pain and weakness. What is a main side effect of Statins (e.g., Atorvastatin, Simvastatin) that could explain her symptoms?

a)

Bleeding

b)

Muscle toxicity (Myopathy or rhabdomyolysis)

c)

Skin necrosis

d)

Active peptic ulcer

29.

Neha has been prescribed a cholesterol-lowering medication. Her doctor warns her that drinking grapefruit juice could increase the toxicity risk of _________

a)

Statins (e.g., Atorvastatin, Simvastatin)

b)

Beta-blockers (e.g., Metoprolol, Atenolol)

c)

ACE inhibitors (e.g., Lisinopril, Enalapril)

d)

Proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Omeprazole, Pantoprazole)

30.

Emily is prescribed a medication that requires her to have regular INR monitoring as a main part of her treatment. Which drug is she most likely taking?

a)

Atorvastatin

b)

Warfarin

c)

Apixaban

d)

Aspirin

31.

Sophia, who is pregnant, is prescribed warfarin. Her doctor advises against taking it due to its teratogenic effects. Is this advice correct?

a)

True

b)

False

32.

Alexander is prescribed a DOAC (e.g., Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran) for stroke prevention. During a follow-up visit, which of the following is the main side effect his doctor should monitor for?

a)

Muscle toxicity

b)

Bleeding

c)

Hepatotoxicity

d)

Skin necrosis

33.

Grace is a physician considering anticoagulation therapy for a pediatric patient. She recalls that DOACs (e.g., Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran) are absolutely contraindicated in patients younger than ______ years old (Reye’s syndrome).

a)

16

b)

12

c)

18

d)

21

34.

Isabelle, a patient, is being considered for Aspirin (Antiplatelets) therapy. Which of the following conditions would be an absolute contraindication for her to receive Aspirin?

a)

Active peptic ulcer

b)

Severe renal impairment

c)

GI upset

d)

Severe hypertension

35.

Jacob is being considered for Aspirin therapy. What are the absolute contraindications for prescribing Aspirin to him?

a)

Bleeding disorders, Severe aspirin hypersensitivity

b)

Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus

c)

Asthma, Hyperthyroidism

d)

Renal calculi, Gout

36.

Alexander, who has a history of asthma, is prescribed Aspirin for pain relief. What are the main side effects he should be aware of?

a)

GI irritation/bleeding, Bronchospasm (in asthmatics)

b)

Hair loss and skin rash

c)

Weight gain and increased appetite

d)

Blurred vision and hearing loss

37.

Grace has been prescribed Aspirin for her heart condition. Her doctor warns her that taking certain other drugs with Aspirin can increase her risk of GI bleeding. Which of the following drugs should Grace be cautious about taking with Aspirin?

a)

NSAIDs

b)

Antacids

c)

Antihistamines

d)

Beta-blockers

38.

Kiara has been prescribed Aspirin for her heart condition. Which drugs, if taken along with Aspirin, would increase her risk of bleeding?

a)

Anticoagulants

b)

Antacids

c)

Beta-blockers

d)

Antihistamines

39.

Charlie has been prescribed Aspirin for his heart health. Are there any typical monitoring requirements for Aspirin?

a)

None typically required

b)

Liver function tests every week

c)

Frequent ECG monitoring

d)

Daily blood glucose checks

40.

Kiara is pregnant and her doctor is considering prescribing her low-dose aspirin. Can low-dose aspirin be used in pregnancy?

a)

Yes, for pre-eclampsia prevention

b)

No, it is always contraindicated

c)

Only in the third trimester

d)

Only for pain relief

41.

Arthur is being considered for Clopidogrel therapy. What are the absolute contraindications that would prevent him from receiving this medication?

a)

Active bleeding, Severe hepatic impairment

b)

Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus

c)

Renal calculi, Asthma

d)

Hyperlipidemia, Hypothyroidism

42.

Ava has been prescribed Clopidogrel after a recent cardiac event. During her follow-up visit, her doctor discusses possible side effects of the medication. What are the main side effects of Clopidogrel?

a)

Bleeding, GI upset

b)

Hypertension, weight gain

c)

Cough, rash

d)

Bradycardia, dry mouth

43.

Kiara is prescribed Clopidogrel after a recent cardiac event. Her doctor is considering adding another medication for her gastric issues. Which drugs could reduce the efficacy of Clopidogrel, especially omeprazole?

a)

PPIs (proton pump inhibitors)

b)

Beta blockers

c)

ACE inhibitors

d)

Statins

44.

Evie is prescribed Clopidogrel for her heart condition. She is considering taking another medication and is concerned about an increased risk of bleeding. Which drugs have an additive bleeding risk when taken with Clopidogrel?

a)

Anticoagulants/NSAIDs

b)

Antacids

c)

Beta-blockers

d)

Statins

45.

Amelia has been prescribed Clopidogrel. Are there any typical monitoring requirements she should be aware of while taking this medication?

a)

None typically required

b)

Regular liver function tests

c)

Frequent ECG monitoring

d)

Daily blood glucose checks

46.

Ella is pregnant and her doctor is considering prescribing Clopidogrel. Should Clopidogrel be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

a)

Limited data; avoid unless essential

b)

Yes, it is completely safe

c)

It is recommended for all pregnant women

d)

It should be used only during the first trimester

47.

Rohan, a patient, is being considered for Digoxin therapy. Which of the following would be an absolute contraindication for starting Digoxin in Rohan?

a)

Severe renal impairment

b)

Ventricular fibrillation or Ventricular tachycardia

c)

Hypomagnesaemia

d)

Concurrent use of MAOIs

48.

Leo, a patient taking Digoxin for his heart condition, visits his doctor complaining of unusual symptoms. Which of the following is a main side effect he might be experiencing?

a)

Constipation

b)

Visual disturbances (e.g., yellow-green halos)

c)

Hypomagnesaemia

d)

Sexual dysfunction

49.

Priya is taking digoxin for her heart condition. Her doctor is considering prescribing another medication. Which drug, if prescribed, could increase Priya's digoxin levels through interaction?

a)

Clopidogrel

b)

Amiodarone

c)

Warfarin

d)

NSAIDs

50.

Daniel is a patient who has been prescribed Digoxin. As part of his ongoing care, his healthcare provider needs to monitor certain parameters. Fill in the blank: Main monitoring requirements for Digoxin include monitoring ______ levels, electrolytes, and renal function.

a)

serum digoxin

b)

serum potassium

c)

serum calcium

d)

serum glucose

51.

Digoxin is safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding if closely monitored.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

What is an absolute contraindication for Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)?

a)

Severe renal impairment

b)

Nonspecific; hypersensitivity to PPIs

c)

Concurrent use of MAOIs

d)

QT prolongation

53.

Which of the following is a main side effect of long-term use of PPIs?

a)

Sexual dysfunction

b)

Increased risk of fractures

c)

Visual disturbances

d)

Constipation

54.

Which drug reduces the efficacy of PPIs through interaction?

a)

Amiodarone

b)

Clopidogrel

c)

NSAIDs

d)

Triptans

55.

Fill in the blank: Main monitoring requirement for long-term PPI use is monitoring ______ levels.

a)

magnesium

b)

potassium

c)

calcium

d)

sodium

56.

PPIs are generally considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

What is an absolute contraindication for magnesium- or aluminium-based antacids?

a)

Severe renal impairment

b)

Nonspecific hypersensitivity

c)

Concurrent use of MAOIs

d)

QT prolongation

58.

Which of the following is a rare side effect of magnesium-based antacids?

a)

Constipation

b)

Hypermagnesemia

c)

Sexual dysfunction

d)

GI upset

59.

Fill in the blank: Main interaction of antacids is reduced absorption of drugs like _______.

a)

tetracyclines

b)

paracetamol

c)

ibuprofen

d)

insulin

60.

What is an absolute contraindication for SSRIs?

a)

Severe renal impairment

b)

Concurrent use of MAOIs

c)

Nonspecific hypersensitivity

d)

Hypomagnesaemia

61.

Which of the following is a main side effect of SSRIs?

a)

Visual disturbances

b)

Constipation

c)

Sexual dysfunction

d)

Hypermagnesemia

62.

Which drug increases the risk of GI bleeding when used with SSRIs?

a)

Amiodarone

b)

NSAIDs

c)

Clopidogrel

d)

Warfarin

63.

Fill in the blank: Main monitoring requirement for SSRIs is to monitor for worsening ______ or suicidal ideation during initiation.

a)

depression

b)

appetite

c)

sleep

d)

blood pressure

64.

Which antidepressant is often preferred during breastfeeding?

a)

Fluoxetine

b)

Sertraline

c)

Paroxetine

d)

Citalopram

65.

What are the absolute contraindications for SNRIs (e.g., Venlafaxine, Duloxetine)?

a)

Uncontrolled hypertension, Concurrent use of MAOIs

b)

History of epilepsy, Use of beta-blockers

c)

Diabetes mellitus, Use of NSAIDs

d)

Hypothyroidism, Use of antacids

66.

Which of the following is a main side effect of SNRIs (e.g., Venlafaxine, Duloxetine)?

a)

Constipation

b)

Nausea, dry mouth

c)

Weight gain

d)

Arrhythmias

67.

Which drug class has the main interaction with MAOIs and SSRIs, increasing the risk of serotonin syndrome?

a)

SNRIs (e.g., Venlafaxine, Duloxetine)

b)

Beta-blockers (e.g., Propranolol, Atenolol)

c)

Antacids (e.g., Magnesium hydroxide, Aluminum hydroxide)

d)

Statins (e.g., Atorvastatin, Simvastatin)

68.

What is the main monitoring requirement for TCAs (e.g., Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline) in high-risk patients?

a)

ECG in high-risk patients (QT prolongation)

b)

Liver function tests every week

c)

Blood glucose monitoring

d)

Chest X-ray annually

69.

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for TCAs (e.g., Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline)?

a)

Severe renal impairment

b)

Recent myocardial infarction

c)

Uncontrolled hypertension

d)

Pregnancy

70.

What is the main monitoring requirement for Pregabalin?

a)

Renal function (dose adjustments required for renal impairment); Monitor for signs of sedation and dizziness.

b)

Liver function (dose adjustments required for hepatic impairment); Monitor for signs of jaundice.

c)

Blood glucose levels; Monitor for signs of hypoglycemia.

d)

Thyroid function; Monitor for signs of hypothyroidism.

71.

Gabapentin should be used with caution in severe renal impairment.

a)

True

b)

False

72.

Which of the following is a rare side effect of Gabapentin?

a)

Weight gain

b)

Mood changes or behavioural disturbances

c)

Sweating

d)

Arrhythmias

73.

What is the main interaction risk when combining Gabapentin with CNS depressants?

a)

Increased risk of sedation & respiratory depression.

b)

Reduced effectiveness of Gabapentin.

c)

Increased risk of hypertension.

d)

Enhanced gastrointestinal motility.

74.

Fill in the blank: When monitoring patients, renal function should be checked and the dose should be adjusted in cases of _________

a)

renal impairment

b)

liver enlargement

c)

normal hydration

d)

high blood pressure

75.

Fill in the blank: Patients should be monitored for sedation, mood changes, and _________

a)

dizziness

b)

hypertension

c)

rash

d)

weight gain

76.

Fill in the blank: During pregnancy, this medication should be ________ unless essential due to limited safety data.

a)

avoided

b)

increased

c)

encouraged

d)

doubled

77.

During breastfeeding, caution is advised because the medication is excreted in ________ amounts.

a)

small

b)

large

c)

moderate

d)

unknown

78.

What are the main side effects of Inhaled Corticosteroids (e.g., Beclomethasone, Budesonide)?

a)

Oral thrush (candidiasis), Hoarseness

b)

Hypertension, Hyperglycemia

c)

Weight gain, Moon face

d)

Bradycardia, Hypotension

79.

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for Opioids (e.g., Morphine, Codeine, Oxycodone)?

a)

Heart failure

b)

Acute respiratory depression

c)

GI upset

d)

Nonspecific

80.

Name one main interaction of NSAIDs (e.g., Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac).

a)

ACE inhibitors, diuretics (increased renal toxicity) or Anticoagulants/antiplatelets (increased bleeding risk)

b)

Beta-blockers (causing hypoglycemia)

c)

Statins (causing muscle pain)

d)

Calcium channel blockers (causing constipation)

81.

Levothyroxine should not be used in patients with untreated adrenal insufficiency.

a)

True

b)

False

82.

What is a main monitoring requirement for patients taking NSAIDs (e.g., Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac)?

a)

Renal function if long-term use

b)

Blood glucose levels

c)

Liver function for all short-term use

d)

Serum potassium for all patients

83.

Which medication class is considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

a)

Inhaled Corticosteroids (e.g., Beclomethasone, Budesonide)

b)

ACE Inhibitors (e.g., Lisinopril, Enalapril)

c)

Tetracyclines (e.g., Doxycycline, Tetracycline)

d)

Warfarin

84.

What should be monitored in patients using Opioids (e.g., Morphine, Codeine, Oxycodone)?

a)

Pain control, sedation levels, respiratory function

b)

Blood glucose, liver enzymes, vision changes

c)

Electrolyte balance, skin turgor, hair growth

d)

Calcium levels, bone density, joint flexibility

85.

Which supplement should be taken 4 hours apart from Levothyroxine due to reduced absorption?

a)

Iron/calcium supplements

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Omega-3 fatty acids

d)

Vitamin D

86.

Which medication may reduce absorption when taken together?

a)

Antacids

b)

Analgesics

c)

Antihistamines

d)

Beta-blockers

87.

Which medication may enhance anticoagulant effect when taken together?

a)

Warfarin

b)

Paracetamol

c)

Ibuprofen

d)

Amoxicillin

88.

What are the main monitoring requirements for TSH and free T4 levels?

a)

Every 6-8 weeks initially, then every 6-12 months

b)

Every 2-3 days initially, then every month

c)

Every year only

d)

Every 3-4 months initially, then every 2 years

89.

Is the medication safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?

a)

Safe in both; dose adjustments may be required during pregnancy

b)

Not safe in pregnancy

c)

Not safe in breastfeeding

d)

Not safe in both

90.

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for Metformin?

a)

Severe renal impairment (eGFR <30 mL/min)

b)

Weight gain

c)

Nasopharyngitis

d)

Severe GI disease

91.

What is a rare but serious side effect of Metformin?

a)

Hypoglycaemia

b)

Lactic acidosis

c)

Pancreatitis

d)

Weight gain

92.

Fill in the blank: Before starting Metformin, ______ function should be checked and monitored at least annually.

a)

renal

b)

hepatic

c)

thyroid

d)

cardiac

93.

Can Metformin be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding?

a)

True

b)

False

94.

Which of the following is NOT a main side effect of Sulfonylureas (e.g., Gliclazide)?

a)

Hypoglycaemia

b)

Weight gain

c)

GI upset

d)

Lactic acidosis

95.

What should be monitored regularly when a patient is on Sulfonylureas?

a)

Liver enzymes

b)

HbA1c and blood glucose

c)

Renal function only

d)

Thyroid function

96.

Fill in the blank: In pregnancy and breastfeeding, Sulfonylureas should be ______; insulin is preferred.

a)

avoided

b)

increased

c)

encouraged

d)

substituted

97.

Which of the following is a main side effect of DPP-4 Inhibitors (e.g., Sitagliptin)?

a)

Severe GI disease

b)

Nasopharyngitis

c)

Weight gain

d)

Ketoacidosis

98.

DPP-4 Inhibitors (e.g., Sitagliptin) have limited significant interactions.

a)

True

b)

False