Who may fall to a major statin benefit groups?   I. Patients with LDL 190 mg/dL or higher. II. Patients age 40 to 75 years of age with diabetes and LDL 70 to 189 mg/dL. III. Patients without clinical atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease or diabetes with LDL 70 to 189 mg/dL. a. I only b. I and II only c. II and III only d. All

Which of the following statements is/are NOT TRUE about hypertension therapy according to NEW JNC8 guidelines? [Select ALL THAT APPLY].   a. African Americans respond to ACE Inhibitors/Angiotensin Receptor blocker quite well. b. Beta or alpha blockers are recommended initial therapy for nonblack patients. c. Thiazides produce better cardiovascular outcomes than ACE inhibitors in African Americans. d. Most Afr...

A pharmacist receives a new prescription for Augmentin 500 mg. The prescription reads 1 tab po bid x 10 days. A technician in the pharmacy fills and processes the prescription using 250 mg of Augmentin instead, since the pharmacy is out of stock of 500 mg Augmentin tablets. The pharmacist who is doing the final check of the prescription should: a. Fill the prescription as it is. b. Call the physician and get appro...

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about vaccines or immunizations? a. Two live vaccines may be given at the same time. b. parenteral or intranasal administration of a live vaccine is not thought to affect the immune response of a subsequently administered oral live vaccine. c. A live vaccine and an inactivated vaccine can be administered without regard to the timing of the other. d. Antipyretics/analge...

A consulting pharmacist in a skilled nursing facility is asked by a nurse: "What is meant by peak digoxin body stores in the following chart order?" The patient has received the following new orders: Lanoxin (Digoxin) Administer (immediately) a dose to get peak digoxin body stores of 10 mcg/kg. Administer a second dose 6 hours later, after confirming with the prescriber. The pharmacist may tell her that:...

Which of the following information regarding Pneumovax 23 is TRUE?   a. Pneumococcal vaccine is administered intradermally as one 0.5-mL dose. b. Pneumococcal vaccine MUST NOT be administered at the same time as influenza vaccine. c. For any person who has received a dose of pneumococcal vaccine at age greater than 65 years, revaccination is not indicated. d. PNEUMOVAX 23 is approved for use in children older...

What would be the new Acetaminophen strength in a reformulated Vicodin?   a. 500 mg b. 300 mg c. 325 mg d. None of the above

Brintellix is indicated for the treatment of:   a. Hypertension b. Major Depressive Disorder c. Arthritis d. Diabetes mellitus e. Male pattern baldness

Which of the following drugs shall be strictly avoided in a patient taking Paxil?   a. Lyrica b. MS Contin c. Brisdelle d. Astagraf e. Depakote

Which of the following is the principal side effect of Zaltrap?   a. Tachycardia b. Seizure c. G.I perforation and bleeding d. Ocular hypertension e. Diarrhea