Question 1
Question
Convert the following liquids to mL
1 tsp= [blank_start]5mL[blank_end]
1 tbsp= [blank_start]15mL[blank_end]
1 oz= [blank_start]30mL[blank_end]
1 cup= [blank_start]240 mL[blank_end]
1 pint= [blank_start]480mL[blank_end]
1 quart= [blank_start]960mL[blank_end]
1 gallon= [blank_start]3840mL[blank_end]
Answer
-
5mL
-
4mL
-
6mL
-
5.5mL
-
15mL
-
7.5mL
-
20mL
-
10mL
-
30mL
-
45mL
-
50mL
-
25mL
-
240mL
-
300mL
-
250mL
-
275mL
-
480mL
-
500mL
-
490mL
-
470mL
-
960mL
-
1000mL
-
900mL
-
955mL
-
3840mL
-
4000mL
-
3.8L
-
3750mL
Question 2
Question
Which of the following elements is correctly matched with their valence type?
Answer
-
None of these
-
More than one of these
-
Potassium is divalent
-
Calcium is monovalent
-
Sodium is monovalent
Question 3
Question
Which of the following solid weight conversions are correct? (Select all that apply)
Answer
-
1 grain= 65mg
-
1 kg= 454 grams
-
1 ounce= 28.4 grams
-
1 pound= 2 kg
Question 4
Question
Which of the following indicates the correct conversion for inches and meters to centimeters?
Answer
-
1 inch= 2.54cm and 1 meter=100cm
-
1 inch= 2.54cm and 1 meter=1000cm
-
1 inch= 3.5cm and 1 meter=200cm
-
1 inch= 2.7cm and 1 meter=2500cm
Question 5
Question
In order of operations, which function should be completed first?
Answer
-
Brackets
-
Exponents
-
Subtraction
-
Division
Question 6
Question
At what albumin level does phenytoin require use of a formula to calculate corrected drug level?
Question 7
Question
True or False. Density factor is used in preparation of syringes.
Question 8
Question
Which of the following are elements in the calculation of density factor? (Select all that apply)
Question 9
Question
Which of the following is the density factor formula?
A= weight of suppository blank, B= weight of medication per suppository, C=weight of medicated suppository
Answer
-
B/ (A-C+B)
-
B*(A-C)/B
-
(A+B)/(B-C)
-
A*(B-C)
Question 10
Question
Which of the following is a patient need met by traditional compounding?
Answer
-
Avoiding an excipient that a patient cannot tolerate
-
Producing a discontinued product
-
Changing the color of a product based on patient preference
-
Producing a product that is also commercially available
Question 11
Question
Which of the following statements is true regarding torsion balances? (Select all that apply)
Answer
-
It is not necessary to calculate minimum weighable quantity because all torsion balances have a minimum weighable quantity of 6mg
-
The sensitivity requirement for a torsion balance is 6mg.
-
The minimum weighable quantity equation is sensitivity requirement divided by acceptable error rate
-
Internal weights should be used to weight quantities less than 1 gram
Question 12
Question
Which of the following is an additional name for levigation?
Question 13
Question
Magnesium stearate is a glidant.
Question 14
Question
Rectal suppositories are used to treat local or systemic conditions while vaginal suppositories are used to treat which of the following? (Select all that apply)
Question 15
Question
Which is true regarding HLB Numbers?
Answer
-
The HLB range is a percentage from 0-100
-
A higher HLB number is more lipid soluble
-
A lower HLB number is more lipid soluble
-
HLB numbers are only used for water in oil emulsions
Question 16
Question
What do the following agents have in common?
Acacia, Agar, PEG, Sodium lauryl sulfate
Answer
-
They are emulsifiers
-
They are legivating agents
-
They cause no allergic reactions
-
They are only used in specialty drugs
Question 17
Question
What are the ratios for the dry gum method?
Answer
-
4 parts oil: 2 parts water: 1 part emulsifier
-
4 parts gum: 2 parts emulsifier: 1 part water
-
4 parts petrolatum: 2 parts acacia: 1 part water
-
4 parts water: 2 parts gum: 1 part PEG
Question 18
Question
Which of the following is an antifoaming agent?
Answer
-
simethicone
-
magnesium oxide
-
gelatin
-
gluten
Question 19
Question
Kyla is a community pharmacist who compounds a water-based solution for a pediatric patient. The compound has been flavored and auxiliary labels stating "Shake Well" and "Store in Refrigerator" have been affixed. What beyond use date should be affixed to the compounded product?
Answer
-
No later than 14 days
-
No later than 6 months or the earliest expiration date of an ingredient if expiring before 6 months
-
The active pharmaceutical ingredient expiration date
-
No later than 30 days since it is refrigerated
Question 20
Question
Which of the following are possible causes of sexual dysfunction? (Select all that apply)
Answer
-
Use of Buproprion
-
Uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes
-
Chronic alcohol use disorder
-
Use of Panax ginseng
-
Increased physical activity
Question 21
Question
Which of the following drug classes likely does not contribute to erectile dysfunction?
Answer
-
SSRI's
-
SNRI's
-
BPH Medications
-
Proton Pump Inhibitors
Question 22
Question
Which of the following PDE-5 inhibitors is correctly matched with its starting dose? (Select all that apply)
Answer
-
Viagra 100mg
-
Levitra 10 mg
-
Cialis 15 mg
-
Stendra 100mg
Question 23
Question
Which of the following is not an indication to reduce the dose of a PDE-5 inhibitor?
Answer
-
Patient greater than or equal to 65 years of age
-
Patient currently using an alpha-blocker
-
Patient has severe liver disease
-
Patient has severe renal disease
-
All of these are valid indications to reduce the dose
Question 24
Question
Which of the following is the mechanism of action of PDE-5 inhibitors?
Answer
-
Increase the amount of nitric oxide
-
Increase formulation of guanylate cyclase
-
Prevent cGMP degradation
-
Prevent smooth muscle contraction in the penis
Question 25
Question
Which PDE-5 inhibitor has the fastest onset of action?
Answer
-
Sildenafil
-
Vardenafil
-
Tadalfil
-
Avanafil
Question 26
Question
What is the administration method for Alprostadil? (Select all that apply)
Answer
-
Intracavernous injection
-
Urethral pellet
-
Oral solution
-
Intravenous injection
-
Subcutaneous injection
Question 27
Question
Which of the following drugs has a black box warning for being contraindicated with alcohol?
Answer
-
Addyi
-
Aviane
-
Azurette
-
Aranelle
Question 28
Question
Phenylephrine is an agonist for what receptor?
Answer
-
Alpha-1
-
Alpha-2
-
Beta-1
-
Beta-2
Question 29
Question
Dobutamine causes an increase in cardiac output and heart rate. What receptor does dobutamine exert action on?
Answer
-
Alpha-1
-
Alpha-2
-
Beta-1
-
Beta-2
Question 30
Question
Karl is a 55 yo male patient with renal dysfunction secondary to uncontrolled diabetes. Although he has been prescribed metformin, lisinopril, atorvastatin, aspirin and Trulicity, he reports not taking any medications. He presents to the ED in shock and the medical team determines he needs dopamine. Which of the following is the appropriate dose?
Answer
-
1-4 mcg/kg/min
-
None of these
-
5-10 mcg/kg/min
-
10-20 mcg/kg/min
Question 31
Question
Dopamine acts on different receptors at different concentrations. Which of the following receptors are correctly matched with its dopamine dosing? (Select all that apply)
Answer
-
None of these are correctly matched
-
All of these are correctly matched
-
Dopamine-1: 1-4 mcg/kg/min
-
Dopamine-2: 5-10 mcg/kg/min
-
Alpha-1: 10-20 mcg/kg/min
Question 32
Question
Which of the following drug classes has a Black Box Warning for extravasation?
Answer
-
Vasopressors
-
Vasodilators
-
IV Minerals
-
Colloids
Question 33
Question
Which of the following drugs is contraindicated with riociguat and PDE-5 inhibitors?
Answer
-
Nitroglycerin
-
Nitroprusside
-
Vasopressin
-
Norepinephrine
Question 34
Question
Which of the following is the black box warning for Nitropress?
Answer
-
Nitropress does not have a black box warning
-
Nitropress has a high risk of exrtravasation. If extravasation occurs, it should be treated with phentolamine
-
Nitropress metabolism produces cyanide. If cyanide toxicity occurs it should be treated with sodium thiosulfate
-
Nitropress can cause extreme rebound hypertension. Nitropress should only be used in SBP less than 85.
Question 35
Question
Which of the following is the correct mechanism of action of milrinone?
Answer
-
Selectively inhibits phosphodiesterase 3
-
Prevents conversion of angiotensin 1 to angiotensin 2
-
Inhibits nitric oxide production
-
Causes vasostriction by acting as a beta-1 antagonist
Question 36
Question
Which of the following is not a crystalloid?
Answer
-
D5W
-
Dextran
-
Lactated Ringer
-
Normal Saline
Question 37
Question
Which of the following are common causes of ICU infections? (Select all that apply)
Answer
-
Mechanical ventilation
-
Foley catheters
-
Admission to the ICU from the ED
-
Having few or no ICU visitors
-
Prophylactic antibiotic therapy
-
All of these
-
None of these