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1. The renal excretion of amphetamines can be diminished by alkalinization of the urine. Which of the following would tend to diminish the excretion rate of amphetamine sulfate?
I. methenamine mandelate
II. acetazolamide
III. sodium bicarbonate
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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

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

5. Endorphins are
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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

7. Prednisone is an agent that is employed in the treatment of
I. fungal infections
II. Crohn's disease
III. rheumatic disorders
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

8. Which of the following statements is (are) true of "crack"?
I. It is a free-base form of cocaine.
II. Its use results in eNS depression.
III. It is generally injected intravenously.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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

10. Which of the following are employed clinically as intranasal steroids?
I. budesonide (Rhinocort)
II. fluticasone propionate (Flonase)
III. nedocromil (Tilade)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

11. Which of the following is (are) true of ticlopidine HCl (Ticlid)?
I. inhibits platelet aggregation
II. dissolves blood clots
III. only administered parenterally
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

12. Which of the following is a gold compound?
I. aurothioglucose (Solganal)
II. goserelin acetate (Zoladex)
III. ergonovine
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

13. Which of the following cancer chemotherapeutic agents is (are) classified as an antimetabolite?
I. mercaptopurine (Purinethol)
II. fluorouracil (Adrucil)
III. cytarabine (Cytosar-U)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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

15. 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.

16. After oral administration, the greatest amount of iron absorption occurs in the
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

17. Which of the following agents is (are) used as anorexiants?
I. sibutramine (Meridia)
II. mazindol (Sanorex, Mazanor)
III. benzphetamine (Didrex)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

18. Which of the following agents is (are) indicated for use in the treatment of emesis?
I. dronabinol (Marinol)
II. granisetron (Kytril)
III. nalbumetone (Relafen)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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

20. Which of the following beta-adrenergic blocking agents is beta1-selective?
I. betaxolol (Betoptic)
II. metipranolol HCl (OptiPranolol)
III. timolol (Timoptic)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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

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

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

24. The use of clozapine (Clozaril) has been associated with the development of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

25. Advantages of acetaminophen (Tylenol, APAP) over aspirin include all of the following EXCEPT
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

26. Which of the following statements is (are) true of potassium?
I. It is a divalent cation.
II. It facilitates the utilization of glucose by cells.
III. It is the principal intracellular ion.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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

28. Which of the following agents are classified as macrolides?
I. amikacin
II. polymyxin B
III. azithromycin
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

29. Pamidronate sodium (Aredia) is indicated for the treatment of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

30. 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.

31. A uricosuric drug is one that
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

32. Which of the following drugs may interfere with ethanol metabolism?
I. metronidazole (Flagyl)
II. chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
III. disulfiram (Antabuse)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

33. Thiazide diuretics decrease the excretion of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

34. Latanoprost (Xalatan) can best be described as a (an)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

35. Which one of the following drugs is employed in treating acute attacks of gout?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

36. Reduced clotting ability of the blood is associated with the administration of
I. clopidogrel (Plavix)
II. abciximab (ReoPro)
III. filgrastim (Neupogen)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

37. Which of the following hormones is released from the posterior pituitary gland?
I. growth hormone
II. follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
III. oxytocin
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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

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

40. Finasteride (Proscar, Propecia) can best be described as a (an)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

41. Which of the following can be classified as an osmotic laxative?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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

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

44. Didanosine (Videx) can best be described as a (an)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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

46. Lactulose (Cephulac, Chronulac)
I. is a laxative
II. decreases blood ammonia levels
III. is an artificial sweetener
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

47. Gingival hyperplasia, hirsutism, and ataxia are adverse effects associated with the use of
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

48. Patients who are sensitive to aspirin should avoid the use of
I. codeine
II. oxaprozin
III. ibuprofen
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

49. Which of the following bronchodilators act by inhibiting phosphodiesterase?
I. dyphylline (Lufyllin)
II. salmeterol (Serevent)
III. nedocromil sodium (Tilade)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

50. Lactulose is used to treat
I. constipation
II. portal-systemic encephalopathy
III. renal tubular necrosis
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

51. Which of the following is (are) true of finasteride (Proscar, Propecia)?
I. pregnancy category X
II. employed in the treatment of BPH
III. used in alopecia treatment
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

52. The sulfonylureas (eg, Diabinese, Glucotrol) are believed to exert their hypoglycemic effect by
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

53. Three hundred milligrams of phenoxymethyl penicillin is equivalent to approximately how many units of penicillin activity?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

54. As an antiarrhythmic drug, tocainide is most similar in action to which one of the following agents?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

55. Colestipol HCl (Colestid) can best be classified as a (an)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

56. Which one of the following agents can be administered with ampicillin and other penicillins to achieve higher blood levels of the penicillin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

57. 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.

58. The pharmacological properties of which one of the following agents is similar to amphetamine?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

59. Which one of the following antimicrobial agents would be MOST useful in the treatment of an infection caused by beta-Iactamase-producing staphylococci?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

60. Which of the following is (are) true of sim-vastatin (Zocor)?
I. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
II. pregnancy category X
III. antiviral
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.