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1. Prolonged use of organic nitrates (eg, nitroglycerin) is likely to result in the development of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

2. Which of the following drugs is (are) classified as a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?
I. citalopram (Celexa)
II. sertraline (Zoloft)
III. venlafaxine (Effexor)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
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3. Which of the following bronchodilators act by inhibiting phosphodiesterase?
I. dyphylline (Lufyllin)
II. salmeterol (Serevent)
III. nedocromil sodium (Tilade)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

4. Which one of the following statements is TRUE of beclomethasone dipropionate (Beclovent, Vanceril) aerosol?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

5. Which of the products listed below are vaccines?
I. Sandimmune
II. Prograf
III. LYMErix
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

6. During ovulation, peak plasma concentration(s) of which of the following hormone(s) will be reached?
I. luteinizing hormone (LH)
II. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
III. progesterone
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

7. Which of the following agents have cortical stimulant action?
I. buspirone
II. pemoline
III. methamphetamine
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

8. Carbidopa can best be classified as a drug that
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

9. Carbon monoxide exerts its toxic effects primarilyby
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

10. Which of the following is (are) true of dobut amine (Dobutrex)?
I. antidepressant
II. only administered parenterally
III. beta! agonist
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

11. Which of the following antimicrobial products is (are) prodrugs?
I. cefpodoxime proxetil
II. dirithromycin
III. clindamycin
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

12. An agent that would be most likely to cause drug-induced bronchospasm is
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

13. Sulfones such as dapsone are employed commonly in the treatment of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

14. Effects expected as a result of inhaling the smoke of cannabis (marijuana) include
I. decreased pulse rate
II. perceptual changes
III. vascular congestion of the eye
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

15. Which of the following drugs is (are) classified as protease inhibitors?
I. cidofovir
II. acyclovir
III. nelfinavir
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

16. Zafirlukast (Accolate) is a drug that can best be classified as a (an)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

17. Morphine can be expected to produce which of the following pharmacological effects?
I. dilation of the pupils
II. respiratory depression
III. constipation
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

18. Isotretinoin (Accutane) is a drug employed in the treatment of severe recalcitrant cystic acne. Which one of the following is NOT an adverse effect associated with its use?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

19. Gastric intrinsic factor is a glycoprotein that is required for the gastrointestinal absorption of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

20. Simvastatin (Zocor) acts by
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

21. Which of the following is (are) dopaminergic antiparkinson agents?
I. ropinirole (Requip)
II. pergolide (Permax)
III. procyclidine (Kemadrin)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

22. Which of the following is (are) true of isotretinoin (Accutane)?
I. in pregnancy category X
II. indicated for the treatment of psoriasis
III. useful for treatment of alopecia
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

23. Which of the following drugs is (are) H1-histamine receptor antagonists?
I. diphenhydramine
II. hydroxyzine
III. famotidine
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

24. The primary function of simethicone in antacid products is to act as a (an)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

25. Which of the following is (are) classified as a monoamine oxidase inhibitor?
I. isocarboxazid (Marplan)
II. phenylzine (Nardi!)
III. tranylcypromine (Parnate)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

26. Which of the following beta-adrenergic blocking agents also exhibit alpha1-adrenergic blocking action?
I. timolol (Blocadren)
II. sotalol (Betapace)
III. labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

27. Which of the following agents is NOT likely to reduce blood sugar in a patient with type II diabetes mellitus?
I. glucagon
II. pioglitazone
III. repaglinide
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

28. Which one of the following is an effect of atropine on the human body?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

29. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan) is an example of a (an)
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B.
C.
D.
E.

30. Haloperidol (Haldol) differs from chlorpromazine (Thorazine) in that haloperidol
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B.
C.
D.
E.

31. Which of the following is (are) true of alteplase (Activase)?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

32. Which of the following agents is (are) indicated for the treatment of chronic inflammatory bowel disease?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

33. Which one of the following beta-adrenergic blocking agents has the greatest lipid solubility?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

34. Which of the following is true of naratriptan (Amerge)?
I. It is a 5-HT1-receptor antagonist.
II. It may be administered orally or by inhalation.
III. It must be used regularly to prevent migraine headaches.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

35. Amrinone (Inocor) is most similar in action to
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B.
C.
D.
E.

36. The primary site of action of triamterene (Dyrenium) and spironolactone (Aldactone) is the
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B.
C.
D.
E.

37. Most antipsychotic drugs can be said to have which of the following actions?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

38. Vidarabine (Vira-A) is an antiviral agent indicated for the treatment of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

39. Auranofin (Ridaura) is employed in the treatment of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

40. Which of the following drugs is (are) sulfonamides?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

41. Which of the following is true of finasteride (Propecia, Proscar)?
I. useful in treating BPH
II. used to treat some types of alopecia
III. a corticosteroid
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

42. Acyclovir (Zovirax) is indicated for the treatment of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

43. Hypoparathyroidism is a disorder that would most logically be treated with
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B.
C.
D.
E.

44. Repaglinide (Prandin) is believed to work by
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B.
C.
D.
E.

45. Torsemide (Demadex) is most similar in action to
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B.
C.
D.
E.

46. Zidovudine (Retrovir) is indicated for the treatment of patients with
I. hepatitis B infection
II. herpes simplex infections
III. human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

47. Thiazide diuretics decrease the excretion of
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B.
C.
D.
E.

48. Drugs employed in reducing elevated serum cholesterol include(s)
I. gemfibrozil (Lopid)
II. cerivastatin (Baycol)
III. pioglitazone (Aetos)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

49. Which one of the following agents is most similar in action to cloxacillin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

50. Which of the following is (are) true of sal-meterol (Serevent)?
I. for the treatment of acute asthma attacks
II. available in an aerosol and inhalation powder form
III. beta 2 agonist
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

51. Ramipril HCl (Altace) can best be classified as a (an)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

52. Which of the following statements is (are) TRUE of buprenorphine (Buprenex)?
I. It is a narcotic agonist-antagonist drug.
II. It is only administered parenterally.
III. It is a phenothiazine derivative.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

53. Which one of the following barbiturates is likely to be the shortest acting?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

54. Which of the following statements is (are) true of fentanyl?
I. It is a narcotic agonist analgesic.
II. It is available as a transmucosal system.
III. It is available as a transdermal system.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

55. Which of the following agents is (are) used for the treatment of migraine headaches?
I. rizatriptan benzoate
II. methysergide maleate
III. succinylcholine chloride
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

56. Nerves in the human body that transmit their impulses by releasing acetylcholine are known as ...... nerves.
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B.
C.
D.
E.

57. Which of the following drugs are available in a transdermal form for the prevention of motion sickness?
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B.
C.
D.
E.

58. Of the following glucocorticoids, which one has the greatest anti-inflammatory potency when administered systemically?
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B.
C.
D.
E.

59. Which of the following agents is (are) an anabolic steroid?
I. oxandrolone
II. stanozolol
III. fluorometholone
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

60. Clonidine may best be described as a (an)
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B.
C.
D.
E.