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Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is considered PAH?
10 mmHg
20 mmHg
25 mmHg
40 mmHg
Which classifications are matched correctly?
Group 1: asymptomatic
Group 2: PAH due to multiple factors
Group 3: PAH due to COPD, PE, or Emphysema
Group 4: Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH)
Group 5: PAH due to left heart disease
How many WHO classification groups are there for PAH?
2
3
5
6
Most frequently used CCBs in PAH are?
Verapamil
Amlodipine
Felodipine
Nifedipine ER
Diltiazem
What are some complications that are seen in Sickle Cell Disease?
Priapism
Hair Loss
Gallstones
Acute Chest Syndrome
Impotence
Most common chronic complications in sickle cell disease?
Anemia
Pain
Renal Impairment
Infection
Stroke
Non-Drug Treatment for Sickle Cell?
Blood Transfusions
Penicillin
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Exercise
Healthy Diet
Vaccines in Sickle Cell?
Hib
Rotavirus
Pneumococcal
HPV
Meningococcal
Medications used in Iron Chelation include Exade, Deferipone, Dexamethasone and Drixua.
True
False
Possible treatment options for Sickle Cell?
Droxia
Voxeletor
Penicillin
Crizanlizumab
All of the above
How does Metronidazole affect Warfarin?
No effect
Increases APPT
Increases INR
Decreases INR
1st line treatment for Sickle Cell is:
Droxia
Hydrea
Siklos
Hydroxyurea
All of the above
Boxed warning for Cleocin?
Contraindicated with MAO Inhibitors
Colitis
Myelosuppression
Terratogenic
Which penicillins require no renal adjustments?
Ampicillin
Oxacillin
Amoxicillin
Penicillin V Potassium
Which substance can not be mixed with Ceftriaxone?
Levothyroxine
Phosphate
Lactated Ringer
Omeprazole
Which quinolone has the lowest risk of QT prolongation?
Moxifloxacin
Delafloxacin
Ciprofloxacin
Levofloxacin
Which antibiotic requires dose to be taken with 8oz of water and to sit upright for at least 30 minutes?
Daptomycin
Delafloxacin
Doxorubicin
Doxifloxacin
How long after discontinuing Metronidazole should a patient avoid alcohol?
1-2 days
5 days
7 days
3 days
Which drug should be avoided with Marplan?
Linezolid
Leucovorin
Levothyroxine
Levofloxacin
Which drug indicated for MRSA of the nares?
Vancomycin
Meropenem
Mupirocin
Ceftriaxone
What is the ratio of Sulfamethoxazole to Trimethoprim?
4:1
2:1
1:1
5:1
Which quinolone has coverage against MRSA?
Moxifloxacin
Delafloxacin
Levofloxacin
Gatifloxacin
An 80-year old patient is taking Ecotrin The prescriber orders Aggrenox. Is this a contraindication?
Decline to dispense due to the therapeutic duplication
Verify the prescription
Hold Aggrenox and recommend Clopidgrel instead
What is the recommended dosing of Alteplase (Activase) for acute ischemic stroke?
0.6 mg/kg IV bolus over 5 minutes
0.9 mg/kg IV, 10% bolus then infusion over 60 minutes
1 mg/kg IV infusion over 24 hours
Fixed dose of 100 mg IV
Which statement correctly differentiates ischemic from hemorrhagic stroke?
Ischemic stroke is caused by vessel rupture
Hemorrhagic stroke results from arterial occlusion
Ischemic stroke is due to reduced cerebral blood flow
Hemorrhagic stroke is treated with thrombolytics
What is the primary mechanism of action of mannitol when used in acute stroke management?
Inhibits sodium reabsorption in the ascending loop of henle
Increases plasma osmolality, drawing water out of brain tissue
Reduces CSF production via Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibition
Causes cerebral vasodilation to increase oxygen delivery
Which guideline is used to guide acute and secondary prevention management of stroke?
ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines
CHEST Antithrombotic Guidelines
AHA/ASA Stroke Guidelines
KDIGO Guidelines
Which of the following are modifiable risk factors for acute coronary syndrome (ACS)?
Hypertension
Tobacco Use
Male Sex
Dyslipidemia
What is the maximum recommended dose of alteplase for STEMI?
50 mg
90 mg
100 mg
120 mg
Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEi) or Angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) is the initial drug of choice for patients with stage 3 CKD or CKD with albuminuria?
True
False
Which P2Y12 inhibitors cause irreversible platelet inhibition?
Clopidogrel
Prasugrel
Ticagrelor
Cangrelor
What is the primary pathophysiologic cause of acute coronary syndrome?
Coronary artery spasm
Gradual coronary artery narrowing
Rupture of an atherosclerotic plaque with thrombus formation
Increased myocardial oxygen demand alone
Which DHP CCB leaves a ghost tablet (empty shell in stool)?
Amlodipine
Procardia XL
Nicardipine
Diltiazem
Which of the following medications causes DILE? Select all that apply
Hydralazine
Methyldopa
Lisinopril
Spironolactone
What antihypertensive should be avoided in pregnancy? Select all that apply
Altace
Lisinopril
Labetalol
Nifedipine XR
Benicar
What drug use in dyslipidemia through REMS due to the risk of hepatotoxicity
Vascepa
Niacin
Gemfibrozil
Lomatiapide
How often do you apply clonidine patches?
Twice a week
Daily
Twice a day
Monthly
Weekly
How are the PCSK9 inhibitors administered?
PO
IM
SC
IV
Statins cannot be used with which of the following medication because of increased risk of myopathy
Gemfibrozil
Welchol
Ezetimibe
Repatha
What is desirable LDL?
>100
<100
<150
>40
<50
What's the MOA of statins?
Inhibits absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine
Inhibits the enzyme 3-hydroxy-3-melthyglutaryl coenzyme A reductase, which prevents the conversion of 3-hydroxy-3-melthyglutaryl coenzyme A to mevalonate
Bind bile acids in intestines, forming a complex that is excreted in feces
From the following list, choose the drugs that can cause pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH):
SSRI use during pregnancy
Cocaine
Amitriptyline
Methamphetamine/amphetamine
Fenfluramine
What is the MOA of prostacycline analogs (or prostanoids) and receptor agonist?
Potent vasodilators and inhibitors of platelet aggregation
Improves cardiac output or control heart rate
Vasoconstrictor with cellular proliferative effects
Increased cGMP concentrations lead to pulmonary vasculature relaxation and vasodilation
What is the most common cause of death in people who have pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)?
Liver Failure
Heart Failure
Pulmonary Failure
Renal Failure
Pancreatitis
Flolan (eproprosterol) stating infusion dose is:
2 ng/kg/min
5 ng/kg/min
10 ng/kg/min
2 ng/kg/hr
5 ng/kg/hr
What is the boxed warning of the endothelin receptor antagonist?
Glaucoma
Seizures
Hyperthyroidism
Teratogenic
Increased asthma related deaths
What are some drugs that can increase or prolong the QT interval? Select all that apply
Haloperidol
Macrolides
Lefamulin
Tricyclic antidepressants
Hydralazine
What are the side effects of amiodarone? Select all that apply
Photosensitivity
Tachycardia
Corneal Microdeposits
Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus (DILE)
Constipation
If starting amiodarone, while on digoxin and/or warfarin: what is the recommended dosing?
Increase digoxin dose by 25%, increase warfarin by 30-50%
Decrease digoxin by 25%, decrease warfarin by 30-50%
Decrease digoxin dose by 50%, decrease warfarin by 30-50%
Increase digoxin dose by 50%, decrease warfarin by 30-50%
Make no changes
What is the therapeutic range of digoxin for Atrial fibrillation?
0.5- 0.9 ng/mL
0.5 – 0.9 mg/mL
0.8-2 mg/mL
0.8-2 ng/mL
0.125-0.25 mg
Adenocard (adenosine) is used in what type of tachycardia?
Atrial Flutter
AV nodal reentrant
Atrial Fibrilation
Paroxysmal Supraventricular
Ventricular
A patient with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation is started on apixaban. Which renal function parameter is MOST important when determining dose adjustments?
Serum potassium
Serum creatinine
Creatinine Clearance
Blood Urea Nitrogen
Which anticoagulant requires routine INR monitoring?
Dabigatran
Apixaban
Warfarin
Rivaroxaban
A patient on warfarin presents with an INR of 9.5 and no signs of bleeding. What is the most appropriate management?
Hold warfarin and give IV Vitamin K
Hold warfarin and give oral Vitamin K
Hold warfarin only
Administer fresh frozen plasma
Which anticoagulant is CONTRAINDICATED in patients with mechanical heart valves?
Warfarin
Apixaban
Heparin
Enoxaparin
What is the mechanism of action of unfractionated heparin?
Direct factor Xa inhibition
Direct thrombin inhibition
Antithrombin III-mediated inhibition of factor Xa and IIa
Vitamin K antagonism
Which laboratory parameter is used to monitor unfractionated heparin therapy?
INR
aPTT
Anti-Xa (routine)
Platelet count
A patient develops thrombocytopenia 7 days after starting heparin. Which condition is most likely?
TTP
DIC
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Which agent is used to reverse the anticoagulant effects of dabigatran?
Protamine sulfate
Vitamin K
Idrucizumab
Andexanet alfa
Which anticoagulant is most appropriate for a patient with severe renal impairment (CrCl <15 mL/min)?
Dabigatran
Rivaroxaban
Apixaban
Warfarin
What is the target INR range for a patient with a mechanical mitral valve?
1.5-2.0
2.0-3.0
2.5-3.5
3.0-4.0
Which statement about digoxin in heart failure is correct?
It is negative inotropic and positive chronotropic
It has no effect on contractility or heart rate
It is positive inotropic and negative chronotropic
It improves mortality but not symptoms in failure
Which drug is IV only and used for acute end stage heart failure in the hospital?
Spironolactone oral doses
Dapagliflozin oral tablets
Milrinone given as IV infusion
Metoprolol succinate tablets
A heart failure patient has EF <40% and very high PCWP with severe dyspnea.
What should be added now?
Add spironolactone today
Start Entresto immediately
Increase the beta blocker dose
Start IV furosemide (Lasix) now
Which group represents the four base therapies every HFrEF patient should be on
if possible?
Loop diuretic, ACE, nitrates, digoxin daily
ACE/ARB/Entresto, beta blocker, aldosterone blocker, SGLT2
ARB, vericiguat, ivabradine, thiazide pills
Entresto, hydralazine, isosorbide, verapamil
Which beta blocker is among the three recommended for heart failure?
Metoprolol succinate (Toprol XL)
Propranolol long acting tablets
Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor)
Atenolol extended release dose
Which antibiotic inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs)?
Azithromycin
Ciprofloxacin
Ceftriaxone
Doxycycline
Which antibiotic is most appropriate for atypical pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae?
Amoxicillin
Cefazolin
Azithromycin
Vancomycin
A patient receiving gentamicin should be closely monitored for which adverse effect?
QT Prolongation
Nephrotoxicity
Bone marrow suppresion
Tendon Rupture
Which antibiotic does NOT require renal dose adjustment?
Vancomycin
Gentamicin
Piperacillin/Tazobactam
Doxycycline
Which antibiotic class carries a black box warning for tendon rupture?
Macrolides
Fluoroquinolones
Tetracyclines
Sulfonamides
Which antibiotic is most strongly associated with C. difficile infection?
Clindamycin
Nitrofurantoin
Azithromycin
Fosfomycin
Which antibiotic is effective for MRSA skin and soft tissue infections?
Cephalexin
Amoxicillin
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
Ceftriaxone
Which antibiotic is contraindicated in pregnancy due to risk of fetal tooth discoloration?
Amoxicillin
Cephalexin
Tetracycline
Azithromycin
Which antibiotic provides strong anaerobic coverage, especially for Bacteroides fragilis?
Ciprofoxacin
Metronidazole
Gentamicin
Aztreonam
Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing organisms are best treated with:
Cefepime
Piperacillin/tazobactam
Meropenem
Amoxicillin/clavulanate
Which antibiotics require therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM)?
Vancomycin
Gentamicin
Linezolid
Tobramycin
Azithromycin
Which antibiotics provide coverage against anaerobic bacteria?
Metronidazole
Clindamycin
Piperacillin/Tazobactam
Aztreonam
Imipenem
Which antibiotics should be avoided in pregnancy?
Doxycycline
Ciprofloxacin
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
Amoxicillin
Tetracycline
Which antibiotics are beta-lactams?
Amoxicillin
Ceftriaxone
Meropenem
Azithromycin
Piperacillin
A patient 23 year old patient with mild intermittent asthma is prescribed Ventolin HFA (albuterol) 90 mcg per actuation for acute symptom relief.
Sig: Inhale 2 puffs every 4-6 hours as needed for shortness of breath or wheezing.
The pharmacy dispenses Ventolin HFA inhaler containing 60 inhalations. What is the maximum number of days this inhaler could last if the patient uses it at the highest recommended frequency?
2 days
5 days
14 days
30 days
Bridget is starting on Singulair. Which warning should be communicated with the use of Singulair?
Neuropsychiatric events
Floppy Iris Syndrome
Bone Marrow Suppression
Hepatotoxicity
Peripheral neuropathy
What are the medications in Breo Ellipta?
Fluticasone + Salmeterol
Budesonide + Formoterol
Fluticasone + Vilanterol
Mometasone + Formoterol
Majority of metered-dose inhalers need to be shaken will immediately before use. Which metered-dose inhaler does not have to be shaken before use?
Synbicort
Xopenex HFA
Flovent HFA
Asmanex HFA
QVAR RediHaler
Danny uses Spiriva Respimat 2.5 mcg/inhalation. He inhales 5 mcg once daily. If each cartridge contains 60 metered actuations, how long will each cartridge last?
20 days
14 days
30 days
90 days
60 days
Behavioral counseling along is the preferred first-line treatment for tobacco cessation in which of the following patient populations
Patients ≥ 18 years old making a first quit attempt
Patients ≥ 18 years old who smoke < 10 cigarettes daily
Patients who are pregnant
Patients who smoke up to 35 cigarettes daily
Patients < 18 years old with mild tobacco dependence
Which of the following are adverse effects of Varenicline?
Hiccups
Depressed mood
Headache
Nausea
Vivid Dreams
Bella has smoked one pack of cigarettes per day for 10 years and does not drink alcohol. She is ready to quit and started on NicoDerm CQ. Which daily dose is most appropriate for initiation of the selected smoking cessation therapy?
4 mg
8 mg
7 mg
14 mg
21 mg
Jackson's biggest concern with quitting smoking is the potential for weight gain. Based on this concern, which treatment options are best to consider?
Bupropion sustained-release
Electronic cigarettes
Nicorette
Nicorette Mini
Vareniciline
Which statement is FALSE for a Nicotine Lozenge?
Do not chew or swallow. Allow it dissolve slowly.
May cause a warm or tingling sensation
Do not eat or drink 15 minutes during or after use
Do not use more than one lozenge at a time or continously
Move the lozenge from one side of the mouth to the other until it has completely dissolved.
