Common Meds Exam 1
Which suffix means a record or picture?
-gram
If you are using an instrument that records data or pictures, which suffix would the name of the instrument have?
-graph
Which of the following is the correct suffix to describe a disease or condition?
-ism
Which of the following is the suffix to describe a disease or condition?
-ism
Which of the following would be considered a normal dose of lisinopril to treat hypertension?
10 mg daily
Which of the following is a common dose of propranolol for hypertension?
40 mg twice daily
What is the maximum daily dose of verapamil for any indication?
480mg
Amlodipine is normally dosed
5 mg once daily
What is the proper dosing for a patient who is going to be prescribed Toprol XL for hypertension?
50 mg PO once daily
Ellen D. comes into the pharmacy with a prescription for diltiazem ER, which of the following doses would prompt you to call the doctor for a potential overdose or underdose?
550mg ER QD
The suffix -cyte is used to describe which of the following
A cell
A dermatologist would be most concerned with which medical abnormality?
Acne
If the prefix lact- means milk, what is lactase?
An enzyme that breaks down milk proteins
A patient calls your pharmacy asking you to fill their Tenormin. Which generic medication do you fill?
Atenolol
JR calls your pharmacy and asks you to refill his Lotensin. You don't see a prescription for Lotensin in his profile. What is another name for Lotensin?
Benazepril
Atenolol belongs to which class of medication?
Beta-blocker
An elderly patient calls your pharmacy because she is having trouble swallowing her Lasix tablets. What do you do?
Call the doctor to switch the formulation. Furosemide is available as an oral solution
While working in a community pharmacy you receive a prescription written for diltiazem 60mg BID PRN. What do you do?
Call the doctor, diltiazem should not be used as needed
A prescription is called in for hytrin 100 mg orally once a day at bedtime. What do you do?
Call the doctor. The medication does not come in 100 mg
MJ drops off a prescription for ramipril 100 mg BID for heart failure post-MI. What do you do?
Call the doctor. This dose is too high
A prescription is called in for Hytrin 100 mg daily at bedtime. What do you do?
Call the doctor. This medication does not come in 100 mg
Which class/category of medications does Toprol XL fall into?
Cardioselective beta-blocker
What are the brand name(s) for diltiazem?
Cardizem and Tatzia XT
A patient calls your pharmacy asking you to refill their Coreg. What medication do you fill?
Carvedilol
LZ calls your pharmacy asking you to refill her heart failure medication. Which medication do you refill?
Carvedilol
Which of the following is an alpha-1 AND beta blocker?
Carvedilol
What is the generic name for the medication Catapres?
Clonidine
Timmy Turner (a 5 year old male) was just prescribed clonidine to help with his ADHD. He has a strong aversion to swallowing pills, so you tell his mother_________.
Clonidine can be applied as a long acting patch
A prescription is dropped off for metoprolol tartrate 50 mg by mouth twice daily for hypertension. What do you do?
Dispense the prescription
Which part of the word 'dysphagia' indicates a difficulty or poor execution of a task?
Dys-
Tympanocentesis is a procedure done in order to puncture which of these body parts
Eardrum
While examining his patient, the doctor reaches for an otoscope. What does this instrument help the doctor examine?
Ears
A prescription is dropped off to your pharmacy for prednisolone ophthalmic drops. Where would this medication be applied?
Eyes
(T/F) Verapamil is a medication used to treat hypertension and is a member of the cardioselective beta-blocker class.
False
Gluconeogenesis is the creation of which compound?
Glucose
Which of the following is NOT an FDA approved indication for diltiazem
Heart block
A prescription is dropped off for a combination medication, lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide. What is this medication likely treating?
High blood pressure
Prinvil and Vasotec are both used to treat which disease state?
High blood pressure
A patient calls your pharmacy asking you to fill their prescription for atenolol. What disease state could this patient have that atenolol is treating?
Hypertension
If something is below normal, which prefix would you use to describe that?
Hypo-
Nifedipine should not be given by which of these routes of administration
IV, Sub-Q, or topical
Neuritis is___________.
Inflammation of the nervous system
If an antibiotic is considered bactericidal, what does that mean?
It kills bacteria
If a medication's dose is adjusted for hepatic impairment, what organ is it being adjusted for?
Liver
Match the brand and generic names.
Metoprolol tartrate - Lopressor Metoprolol succinate - Toprol XL
Which of the following beta-blockers are available in an extended-release formulation?
Metoprolol, Carvedilol, and Propranolol
Nifedipine can be used for all of the following disease states EXCEPT
Migraine
What does neuralgia mean?
Nerve pain
Which of the following medications are indicated for hypertension and angina?
Nifedipine, Amlodipine and Diltiazem
SH is a 62yo male who was admitted to the hospital and is currently has a NPO (nothing by mouth) status. The doctor wants to use amlodipine to help prevent his angina. Is this possible?
No, amlodipine is only available as a tablet
Which of the following medications are part of the calcium-channel blocker class?
Norvasc and Cartia XT
Coreg CR is normally dosed how often? [Hint: it's NOT twice daily]
Once daily
Propranolol is available in which of the following dosage forms?
Oral tablet, Oral extended release capsule, and Oral solution
Hydrochlorothiazide is available in which dosage form(s)?
Oral tablets and capsules
What is the brand name of lisinopril?
Prinvil
AG comes into your pharmacy asking you to fill her migraine medication. Which of the following medications would you fill?
Propranolol
Which of the following medications is a beta-blocker?
Propranolol
Barney Stinson comes to your pharmacy and complains of bronchitis, you know that bronchitis is inflammation in which organ
The lungs
Coreg is normally dosed how often? [HINT: it's NOT once daily]
Twice daily
Which of the following is a brand name for enalapril?
Vasotec
Dr. Sanchez wrote a prescription for Calan with substitution permitted. You fill which generic medication for this prescription?
Verapamil
A patient comes in with a prescription for verapamil 80 mg orally three times a day. They have trouble swallowing pills. You tell them
Verapamil is only available as an oral medication. This one is not extended release and can be crushed and mixed with something like applesauce.
Which of the following is a correct brand-generic pair?
amlodipine-Norvasc
Which of these is NOT an FDA approved indication for clonidine?
edema
Where in the body would the ciliary muscle be found?
eye
Which of the following diuretics is a loop diuretic?
furosemide
Which of these correctly describes the FDA approved uses for furosemide?
hypertension and edema
JJ is picking up a prescription for doxazosin 1 mg daily and is wondering what this prescription will do to help his condition. What do you tell him
loosens bladder neck to increase urine output
Spironolactone is used to help patients retain which electrolyte?
potassium
Some medications are taken for their cardioprotective properties, which organ are they protecting?
the heart
