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Reference Guide For Pharmacy licensing Exam-Questions and Answers-Third Edition (NAPLEX)
Sample Questions |
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| 1. Which of the following is an orally disintegrating tablet formulation of prednisolone, used to treat exacerbations of asthma and other inflammatory diseases and conditions in children? |
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a. Celestone Soluspan
b. PediaPred
c. Orapred
d. Vasocidin
e. Juvéderm |
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| 2. An active ingredient of Abelcet is: |
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a. Rifampicin
b. Ketoconazole
c. Amphotericin B
d. Lisinopril
e. Isradipine |
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| 3. Gardasil is a vaccine indicated for the prevention of which of the following diseases caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? |
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a. Vaginal cancer
b. Hepatitis B
c. Yellow fever
d. Tetanus
e. Tuberculosis |
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4. A physician writes the following prescription:
Zelapar 1.25 mg tablets qty. 30
1 tab p.o. daily for hypertension.
Which of the following would be the MOST APPROPRIATE action of the pharmacist? |
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a. Fill as written.
b. Call the physician regarding dosage strength.
c. Call the physician regarding dosage frequency.
d. Call the physician regarding route of administration.
e. Call the physician regarding drug indication. |
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| 5. What is the name of the active ingredient in Xolegel? |
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a. Fluconazole
b. Metronidazole
c. Ketoconazole
d. Itraconazole
e. Clotrimazole |
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| 6. Abilify is indicated for the treatment of: |
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a. Hypertension
b. Depression
c. Rheumatoid arthritis
d. Schizophrenia
e. Glaucoma |
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| 7. Humira is NOT indicated for which of the following? |
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a. Rheumatoid arthritis
b. Psoriatic arthritis
c. Ankylosing spondylitis
d. Crohn's disease
e. Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
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| 8. Which of the following auxiliary labels requires before dispensing Noxafil? |
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a. Take on an empty stomach.
b. May cause drowsiness.
c. For ear use only.
d. Shake well before use.
e. Refrigerate. |
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| 9. What is the major difference between Travatan and Travatan Z? |
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a. different active ingredient
b. different potency
c. different manufacturer
d. different preservative
e. different drug indication |
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| 10. Which of the following sedative hypnotic agents is useful as an antiemetic agent for treatment of cancer chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting? |
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a. Doral
b. Klonopin
c. Centrax
d. Librium
e. Ativan |
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| 11. Fentora is an effervescent buccal formulation of the potent opioid analgesic: |
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a. Oxycodone
b. Morphine
c. Fentanyl
d. Oxymorphone
e. Codeine |
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| 12. Pylera is indicated for the treatment of: |
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a. Hepatitis B infection
b. Helicobacter pylori infection
c. P.Carinii.Pneumonia infection
d. H. influenza infection
e. S. pneumoniae infection |
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| 13. The FDA has recently approved Risperdal-M Tab for which of the following indications? |
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a. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
b. Schizophrenia
c. Irritability associated with Autism
d. Bipolar mania
e. Parkinsonism |
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| 14. Which of the following would indicate that a patient understands why he is taking Brovana? |
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a. "I have bipolar disorder."
b. "I have obsessive compulsive disorder."
c. "I have post-herpetic neuralgia."
d. "I have severe diabetic peripheral neuropathy."
e. "I have chronic bronchitis." |
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15. The final dosage form of which of the following drug(s) could not be an elixir ?
I. Cefobid
II. Moxalactam
III. Flagyl |
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a. I only
b. III only
c. I and II only
d. II and III only
e. All |
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16. Which of the following is/are reported side effects of Tyzeka?
I. Lactic acidosis
II. Severe hepatomegaly with steatosis
III. Acute exacerbations of hepatitis B |
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a. I only
b. III only
c. I and II only
d. II and III only
e. All |
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