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15.(c). Tamsulosin is a generic name for Flomax. It is since these classes of drugs have a sulfa group in
indicated for the treatment of Benign Prostatic their chemical structures.
Hyperplasia (BPH). All other choices are colony
stimulating agents. They generally help stimulating Calan (Verapamil) is a calcium channel blocker
the production of erythrocytes and granulocytes in indicated for the treatment of hypertension. It is
patients receiving chemotherapeutic agents. not structurally related to sulfa drugs.

16. (d). 150 cc. Lanoxin is available as 0.05mg/ml. A 24. (b). An inventory of Schedule II controlled drugs
patient is taking 0.25 mg per day. Therefore: should be strictly followed. Amphetamine is a
Schedule II controlled drug and therefore the
Lanoxin ml of solution correct choice should be “b.”
0.05mg present in 1cc
0.25mg ? 25.(b). Fosamax is indicated for the treatment of
osteoporosis and Paget’s disease of the bone. It
0.25x1/0.05 = 5cc, should be taken with a full glass of plain water only.
For 30-day supply = 30x5ml = 150cc
A patient should not take Fosamax with mineral
17. (c). Diflucan and Biaxin suspensions should be water, coffee, tea or orange juice. After taking
stored at room temperature once they are Fosamax, the patient should not lie down for 30
reconstituted with water. All other suspensions minutes in order to avoid irritation of the
(except Biaxin and Diflucan) are required to be esophagus; the patient should wait at least 30
stored in a refrigerator once they are reconstituted minutes before eating his/her first food, beverages
with water and used within 14 days of or other medications of the day.
reconstitution.
26. (b). For non-LTCF patient, the partial supply of
18. (b). Hytrin. Schedule II controlled drugs should be filled within
72 hours from their initial filling. For an LTCF
19. (a). An anti-psychotic. patient, Schedule II controlled drugs can be partially
filled up to 60 days from the issued date.
20. (c). Mevacor (Lovastatin) is indicated for the
treatment of elevated lipid levels. It is not indicated 27. (a). A one grain is equal to 65 milligrams;
for the treatment of epilepsy. therefore, a half grain of Phenobarbital is equal to
32.5 milligrams.
21. (b). All drugs mentioned in a question are
indicated for the treatment of hypertension; 28. (b). Miacalcin (Calcitonin Salmon) is indicated
therefore, the patient is most likely suffering from for the treatment of osteoporosis. It is generally
hypertension. administered via nasal route. It should be stored in
a refrigerator. A list of drugs that are administered
22. (b). Aspirin is classified as an NSAID (Non- via a nasal route includes:
Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug). If a patient were
allergic to aspirin, he might have an allergic reaction Astelin = Azelastine
to drugs that fall into the same class. Naproxen is Beconase = Beclomethasone
also classified as an NSAID and therefore the correct Vancenase = Beclomethasone
choice should be “b.” Rhinocort = Budesonide
Nasalide = Flunisolide
23. (d). A patient with a “sulfa” allergy should Flonase = Fluticasone
avoid thiazide diuretics (HCTZ), oral sulfonylurea Naphcon = Naphazoline
agents (Glyburide) and sulfa drugs (Sulfadiazine) Afrin = Oxymetazoline

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