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1. The sulfonylureas (eg, Diabinese, Glucotrol) are believed to exert their hypoglycemic effect by
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2. Hypoparathyroidism is a disorder that would most logically be treated with
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3. Potassium depletion is LEAST likely to occur in a patient using
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4. Beta carotene is considered to be a precursor for
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5. 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.

6. Which of the following agents is (are) classified pharmacologically as carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?
I. fluvastatin
II. nitroprusside
III. acetazolamide
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B.
C.
D.
E.

7. Amrinone (Inocor) is most similar in action to
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B.
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D.
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8. 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
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B.
C.
D.
E.

9. Selegeline (Eldepryl) can best be described as a (an)
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B.
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10. Alteplase (Activase) is an example of a tissue plasminogen activator. Which of the following describes the characteristics of this drug?
I. administered orally
II. stimulates erythrocyte production
III. produced by recombinant DNA technology
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

11. The anti-inflammatory effect of NSAIDs is due to their ability to
1. inhibit prostaglandin synthesis
II. inhibit the stimulation of the chemoreceptor trigger zone (CTZ)
III. reset the hypothalamic "setpoint"
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B.
C.
D.
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12. Which of the following is (are) true of fentanyl?
I. available as a transdermal system
II. used as a local anesthetic
III. may be used as a cough suppressant
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B.
C.
D.
E.

13. 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
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B.
C.
D.
E.

14. Which of the following is true of permethrin (Nix, Elimite)?
I. It is only used topically.
II. It is used to treat topical fungal infections.
III. It is used to enhance permeation of drugs through the skin.
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B.
C.
D.
E.

15. Danazol (Danocrine) can best be classified as a (an)
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B.
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D.
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16. The pharmacological properties of which one of the following agents is similar to amphetamine?
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B.
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D.
E.

17. Which of the following is (are) classified as aminopenicillins?
I. bacampicillin
II. amoxicillin
III. ampicillin
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B.
C.
D.
E.

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

19. Lactase enzyme is available for the treatment of
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B.
C.
D.
E.

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

21. Which of the following statements is (are) true of regular insulin?
I. It is a suspension.
II. It may be administered either SC or IV.
III. It is longer acting than lispro insulin.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

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

23. Didanosine (Videx) can best be described as a (an)
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B.
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D.
E.

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

25. Finasteride (Proscar, Propecia) can best be described as a (an)
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B.
C.
D.
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26. After oral administration, the greatest amount of iron absorption occurs in the
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B.
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D.
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27. Which of the following beta-adrenergic blocking agents is beta1-selective?
I. betaxolol (Betoptic)
II. metipranolol HCl (OptiPranolol)
III. timolol (Timoptic)
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B.
C.
D.
E.

28. Tamoxifen (Nolvadex) can best be characterized as a (an)
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B.
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D.
E.

29. Sulfonamides exert their antimicrobial effect by competitively inhibiting the action of
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D.
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30. Which of the following drugs may be used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus?
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B.
C.
D.
E.

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

32. Which one of the following antibiotics is a third-generation cephalosporin?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

33. 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.

34. Which of the following agents is (are) classified as a leukotriene receptor antagonist?
I. ipratropium bromide
II. zileuton
III. montelukast sodium
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B.
C.
D.
E.

35. Benzoyl peroxide is commonly employed in the treatment of
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D.
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36. Which of the following is (are) true of pentamidine isethionate (Pentam, NebuPent, Pentacarinat)?
I. may be administered by inhalation
II. may be administered parenterally
III. used to treat RSV infections
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B.
C.
D.
E.

37. Which of the following agents decreases the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?
I. olsalazine
II. calcium carbonate
III. lansoprazole
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B.
C.
D.
E.

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

39. Which one of the following statements best describes the mechanism of action of ranitidine (Zantac)?
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B.
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40. Which of the following beta-adrenergic blocking agents also exhibit alpha1-adrenergic blocking action?
I. timolol (Blocadren)
II. sotalol (Betapace)
III. labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate)
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B.
C.
D.
E.

41. Clonidine may best be described as a (an)
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D.
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42. Trifluridine is useful in the treatment of epithelial keratitis caused by
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43. Which of the following is a gold compound?
I. aurothioglucose (Solganal)
II. goserelin acetate (Zoladex)
III. ergonovine
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B.
C.
D.
E.

44. Of the following glucocorticoids, which one has the greatest anti-inflammatory potency when administered systemically?
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45. Cromolyn sodium (Intal, Nasalcrom, Opticrom) is a drug that is
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46. Olsalazine sodium (Dipentum) is employed in the treatment of
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47. Which of the following are employed clinically as intranasal steroids?
I. budesonide (Rhinocort)
II. fluticasone propionate (Flonase)
III. nedocromil (Tilade)
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B.
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D.
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48. Amrinone (Inocor) is a drug that produces
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B.
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49. 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
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B.
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D.
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50. Which of the following agents is (are) indicated for the treatment of chronic inflammatory bowel disease?
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B.
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D.
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51. Timentin is a product that contains ticarcillin disodium and clavulanate potassium. Clavulanate potassium
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B.
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D.
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52. Which of the following drugs is (are) sulfonamides?
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B.
C.
D.
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53. Latanoprost (Xalatan) is a drug used in the treatment of glaucoma. Which one of the following best describes its pharmacological action?
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

54. 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
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B.
C.
D.
E.

55. Minoxidil is an antihypertensive agent that works by
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56. Which of the following agents is (are) indicated for the treatment of convulsive disorders
I. clonidine
II. tiagabine
III. topiramate
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B.
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D.
E.

57. A uricosuric drug is one that
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58. Which of the following drugs is (are) H1-histamine receptor antagonists?
I. diphenhydramine
II. hydroxyzine
III. famotidine
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B.
C.
D.
E.

59. Carbidopa can best be classified as a drug that
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B.
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D.
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60. Which of the following agents is (are) indicated for use in the treatment of emesis?
I. dronabinol (Marinol)
II. granisetron (Kytril)
III. nalbumetone (Relafen)
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B.
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D.
E.