問題一覧
1
What government agency issues
prescription for dangerous drugs?
DDB
2
Which of the following drugs cannot be
advertised to the general public?
Ponstan 500 mg
3
What would happen if NSAIDs
and anticoagulants were taken
concomitantly?
Increased risk of GI bleeding
4
Which herbal-drug interactions will lead
to increased antidepressant effects?
Ginseng - Amitriptyline
5
Use of Iopamidol:
Contrast media
6
Which of the following drugs is a
selective a-adrenergic receptor agonist
that is available over the counter?
Phenylephrine
7
A 22-year-old student has been
taking over-the-counter (OTC)
diphenhydramine for her allergy
symptoms most of her life. She asks her
friend, who is a pharmacist, to explain
to her how this agent makes her sleepy.
What is the most likely answer regarding
diphenhydramine?
It blocks H1-receptors in the brain
8
Which of the following should be
considered to treat an acetaminophen
overdose in a 20-year-old female
patient?
N-acetylcysteine
9
Which of the following can occur in a
55-year-old male patient treated with
chloramphenicol?
Bone marrow suppression
10
A 20-year-old female college student
with acne was prescribed with Accutane.
As a pharmacist, you should advise the
patient to:
I. Avoid pregnancy while using it
II. Take Vitamin A for immediate results
III. Increase her exposure to sunlight to
help dry the acne
I only
11
Which of the following is not a harmful
food-drug interaction?
Omeprazole beads in applesauce for Edna with GERD and has problems swallowing capsules
12
The following drugs are included in the
formulary under the list of anti-cancer
drugs. Which drug does not belong to
the group?
Sirolimus
13
Which of the following would be useful
in treating nocturnal enuresis?
Vasopressin
14
An example of subscription
M. ft. sol
15
When advising a patient on the correct
use of eye drops, which one of the
following statements is incorrect?
If another drop of eye medication is needed, immediately instill another drop in the same area
16
Tyramine-containing foods such as
________ should be avoided by patients
taking MAO inhibitors such as ________.
Aged cheese, Moclobemide
17
This condition has been shown to be
treated by Saw palmetto
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
18
Listed below are drugs for dyslipidemia.
Which of the following lowers LDL most
effectively?
Atorvastatin
19
Microcytic anemia
I. Folic acid deficiency
II. Iron deficiency
III. Cyanocobalamin deficiency
II only
20
Factors that INCREASE gastric emptying
time and DECREASE gastric emptying
rate:
I. Gastric ulcer
II. High-fat meal
III. Mild exercise
IV. Lying on the right sidehb
V. Metoclopramide
III,IV
21
The principle behind the combination
of aminoglycosides and beta-lactam
antibiotics.
Synergism
22
Which of the following is/are considered
slow acetylators?
I. Eskimos III. Filipinos
II. Egyptians IV.Mediterranean Jews
II, IV
23
Addison’s disease associated with the
use of corticosteroids falls under what
type of ADR?
Type E
24
Which of the following pairs is
CORRECT?
Type C: Cardiotoxicity by Doxorubicin
25
What part of the prescription contains
the directions to the patient?
Signa
26
Arrange the following in the order of
LEAST serious to MOST serious.
Precaution, Warning, Contraindication
27
In a drug interaction, the drug affected
by the interaction is referred to as the
_______.
Object drug
28
These drugs when taken with alcohol
will result in hang-over effects.
I. Spironolactone
II. Phenelzine
III. Metronidazole
IV. Phenobarbital
V. Cephalosporins
III and V
29
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) recommends
that antineoplastic drugs be prepared
under a vertical laminar flow hood.
Which of the following statements
describe a vertical laminar flow hood?
I. Flow is in downward direction
II. Can also be used for other ordinary
compounded sterile products
III. Contaminants are blown away from
the user’s face
IV. Provides product protection only
All except II and IV
30
Which among the choices can decrease
the metabolism and excretion of
another drug?
I. Cimetidine
II. St. John's wort
III. Grapefruit juice
IV. Carbamazepine
I and III
31
What is the rationale behind female
patients getting warned regarding
the concomitant use of OCPs and
antibiotics?
No effect on the antibiotic with decreased effect of the OCP
32
Potentiation is demonstrated by this/
these drug combinations
I. Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid
II. Levodopa + Carbidopa
III. Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim
IV. Sulfadoxine + Pyrimethamine
I and II only
33
Pregnancy category:
Drug X have demonstrated adverse
effects in animal studies but there are
no adequate and well-controlled studies
in pregnant women.
Category C
34
Pregnancy category:
Drug Y showed evidence of risk on
the fetus of pregnant women but its
potential benefits outweigh potential
risks.
Category D
35
Choose the incorrect pair/s of drugs and
their teratogenic effects.
I. Methimazole: Aplasia cutis
II. Thalidomide: Phocomelia
III. Warfarin: Ebstein’s Anomaly
IV. Phenytoin: Renal dysgenesis
III and IV only
36
Amlodipine besylate and Amlodipine
maleate
Pharmaceutical alternative
37
Which of the following FDA-approved
tallman lettering is appropriate?
DOPamine and DOBUTamine
38
Which of the following is true regarding
drug-food interactions?
Patients must be discouraged from drinking alcohol while on metronidazole therapy
39
Upon inspection of a drug product
packaged in plastic container, it seemed
that the components of the container
were present on the product itself.
What was this phenomenon called?
Leaching
40
A nurse mistakenly administered
an overdose of paracetamol IV to a
hospitalized patient and cause near
death experience. What medication
error category was committed?
Category H
41
Listed below are laboratory tests that are
useful in the diagnosis of MI. Which is/
are not?
I. Alkaline phosphatase
II. Creatine kinase (CK)
III. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
IV. Hematocrit
V. Albumin
I, IV, and V
42
Gabby, an 18-year-old high school
student is brought to the ER after
an overdose of a non-Rx drug. The
student has been hyperventilating and
is now dehydrated with an elevated
temperature. Serum analyses revealed
that the student has an anion gap
metabolic acidosis.
Toxic exposure to which of the following
drugs is the most likely cause of Gabby’s
signs and symptoms?
Aspirin
43
Gabby, an 18-year-old high school
student is brought to the ER after
an overdose of a non-Rx drug. The
student has been hyperventilating and
is now dehydrated with an elevated
temperature. Serum analyses revealed
that the student has an anion gap
metabolic acidosis.
To manage Gabby’s condition, it would
be most appropriate to:
Alkalinize the urine
44
What is the interaction involving Orlistat
and Vitamin A may arise?
Decrease in the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins
45
Mr. Dalisay is receiving 5-fluorouracil
as one of his medications. Classify this
chemotherapeutic agent:
An antimetabolite
46
Dangerous drug license needed by
retailers of dangerous drugs, dangerous
drug preparations, or drug preparations
containing controlled chemical/s
S3
47
Genexpert Test is used to diagnosis
which condition?
Both
48
Which of the following statements is
FALSE regarding HbA1c?
I. Represents the average blood glucose
for 6 months
II. Helps determine glycemic control
III. Should be more than 6%
I and III
49
Ben complains of lethargy, weight
gain, and muscle weakness. His lab
findings revealed the diagnosis of
hypothyroidism. In the treatment of
hypothyroidism, thyroxine is preferred
over liothyronine because the former:
Has a longer half-life
50
Riza has a long history of alcohol
abuse. Currently, she is being treated
for cirrhosis- associated ascites and
was given amiloride, a diuretic helpful
in edema caused by cirrhosis. What
common side effects should be
monitored in this patient?
Hyperkalemia
51
A 43-year-old lady has a blood pressure
of 125/95 mmHg. This patient has:
Stage 1 hypertension
52
Dystonia, an example of extrapyramidal
symptoms may be described as:
Prolonged muscle spasms
53
Form of malnutrition characterized by
low protein intake with adequate calorie
intake
Kwashiorkor
54
Which of the following is TRUE
regarding drug-drug interactions?
Piperacillin and tazobactam exhibit pharmacodynamic potentiation
55
Which of the following will be the
effect if a patient on Lipitor drinks large
quantities of grapefruit juice?
Increased serum concentration of Lipitor
56
Which of the following classes of
antidiabetic drugs requires periodic
monitoring of liver function?
Pioglitazone
57
Richard is receiving digoxin for his
CHF, what condition may facilitate the
appearance of toxicity?
Hypomagnesemia
58
Dennis, a patient with duodenal ulcer
and H. pylori infection was treated
with omeprazole, clarithromycin, and
amoxicillin.
Which of the following is the most
accurate description of omeprazole’s
MOA?
Irreversible inactivation of H+/K+ ATPase
59
The following are manifestations of
physical incompatibility, except:
I. Insolubility
II. Precipitation
III. Immiscibility
IV. Effervescence
II, IV
60
With the use of eplerenone, the level of
this electrolyte is increased:
Potassium
61
Mary went to her doctor and presented
tingling and neuropathic pain in her
hands and feet. Blood tests revealed she
has macrocytic anemia. Which of the
following drugs will probably be given
to Mary?
Vitamin B12
62
A form of health economic evaluation
where consequences are measured
in terms of the total cost associated
with a program where both costs
and consequences are measured in
monetary terms.
Cost Benefit Analysis
63
A form of health economic evaluation
where consequences of a healthcare
intervention is measured in terms of
quality adjusted life years (QALY) gained.
Cost-Utility Analysis
64
In measuring kidney function, serum
creatine is used in computing the CrCl
using the Cockcroft-Gault Equation.
Not True
65
An error occurred that resulted in the
need for treatment or intervention
and caused temporary patient harm.
This belongs to which category of
medication error?
Category E
66
66. Mr. Lim is taking Lipitor® to reduce his
risk of stroke and heart attack. What
function test is used to monitor a patient
taking the said drug?
Liver function test
67
Mean cell hemoglobin (MCH)
Average weight of hemoglobin contained in a red cell
68
Name this drug that is used in the
treatment of male erectile dysfunction
and inhibits phosphodiesterase.
Sildenafil
69
Mang Lito was prescribed a diuretic
drug. After days of taking the drug, he
noticed that his shirt was getting tighter,
his breasts had become enlarged and
tender to touch. Which class of diuretic
is he taking?
K Sparing Diuretic
70
Leprosarium
Custodial Care Facility
71
Birthing homes
Primary Care Facility
72
Advantage/s of unit dose distribution
I. Reduction in medication errors
II. Improved drug control
III. Increase in total cost of medication
IV. Reduction of inventories maintained
on nursing units
All except III
73
A Level 1 hospital has the following
services/facilities, except:
I. Pharmacy
II. Dental Clinic
III. NICU
IV. Blood Bank
V. General ICU
III, IV, V
74
Tertiary lab with histopathology
is present in what classification of
hospital?
Level 3
75
List of drugs that meets the health care
needs of the majority of the population.
Core List
76
Among the following choices, the largest
diameter of needle cannula is gauge:
18
77
Which of the following biomarkers is
considered as the “gold standard” for the
diagnosis of myocardial infarction?
Troponin I
78
A patient was diagnosed with terminal
cancer. Which of the following is
considered to be an appropriate
palliative care for the patient?
Administration of narcotic analgesic
79
When the generic name is NOT legible,
and brand name is legible
Violative
80
Arrange the steps in mixing TPN
components:
I. Mix thoroughly then hang it on the
drip stand
II. Add electrolytes & trace elements in
the port.
III. Press the upper left chamber
(glucose) to mix with the lower
chamber (amino acids)
IV. Add vitamins
V. Press the upper right chamber (lipid)
to mix with the lower chamber.
III, II, V, IV, I
81
How many grams of digoxin would be
required to make 3,000 tablets each
containing 250 mcg of digoxin?
0.75
82
An inhalation aerosol contains 225 mg
of metaproterenol sulfate, which is
sufficient for 450 inhalations. How many
micrograms of metaproterenol sulfate
would be contained in each inhalation?
500
83
If an injectable solution contains 15 mg
of a drug substance in each 2.5 mL, how
many milliliters would be required to
provide a patient with 8 mg of the drug
substance?
1.33
84
An intravenous solution contains 12 mg
of a drug substance in each milliliter.
How many milligrams of the drug
would a patient receive from a 1.25 L
intravenous infusion solution?
15,000
85
An injection containing 7.5 mg of
leuprolide acetate is administered to a
patient weighing 25 kg. Calculate the
dose on a mcg/lb basis if 1 kg = 2.2 lb.
136.36
86
A 50-mL pycnometer is found to weigh
137 g when empty, 182 g when filled with
water, and 164 g when filled with an
unknown liquid. Calculate the specific
gravity of the unknown liquid.
0.6
87
Determine the weight in grams of 2.25
fl oz of a liquid, with a specific gravity of
1.333.
88.68
88
If 500 mL of alcohol weighs 406 g, what
is its density?
0.812 g/mL
89
If 3.75 g of boric acid are added to
100 mL of water, what is the percent
strength (w/w) of the solution?
3.61%
90
How many grams of potassium
permanganate should be used in
preparing 750 mL of a 1:1500 solution?
0.50
91
What is the percent strength (v/v) if 678
g of a liquid having a specific gravity of
0.8 are added to enough water to make
2.5 L of the solution?
33.90%v/v
92
A physician’s order calls for the
administration of dopamine 800 mg
in 500 mL of D5W to be administered
at 5 mcg/kg/min using an IV pump. If
the critical care patient weighs 130 lb,
calculate the rate of flow of the infusion
in mL/h.
11.08 mL/hr
93
A patient was administered 200 mL of
D5W at a rate of 25 mL/h. If the infusion
was begun at 10 am, at what time was it
completed?
6 pm
94
A patient weighing 150 lb was
administered 2.3 g of a drug supposed
to be dosed at 20 mg/kg. Was the
dose administered correct, or was it an
overdose, or was it an underdose?
Overdose
95
The dose of mitomycin injection is 25
mg/m2/day. Determine the daily dose
for a patient who weighs 154 lb and
measures 68 inches in height.
45.75 mg
96
Using Cowling’s rule, Calculate the dose
for a child 3 years of age, 39 inches in
height, and weighing 32 lb for a drug
with an adult dose of 120 mg.
20 mg
97
Rx
Ephedrine sulfate 0.8 g (E=0.2)
Sodium Chloride q.s.
Purified water ad 70 mL
Make isotonic Sol.
Sig. Use as directed
How many milligrams of sodium
chloride should be used to make the
prescription isotonic?
470 mg
98
If a pharmacist wished to prepare 100
mL of a solution containing 80 mOsmol
of calcium chloride, how many grams
of calcium chloride would be needed?
Assume complete dissociation.
2.93
99
Calculate the grams of sodium
bicarbonate (NaHCO3 MW=84) to be
used in preparing a liter of a solution
containing 44.8 mEq per 50 mL.
75.26
100
Calculate the osmolarity, in
milliosmoles per liter, of a parenteral
solution containing 2 mEq/mL of
magnesium chloride (MgCl2 MW=94).
3000 mOsmol/L
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問題一覧
1
What government agency issues
prescription for dangerous drugs?
DDB
2
Which of the following drugs cannot be
advertised to the general public?
Ponstan 500 mg
3
What would happen if NSAIDs
and anticoagulants were taken
concomitantly?
Increased risk of GI bleeding
4
Which herbal-drug interactions will lead
to increased antidepressant effects?
Ginseng - Amitriptyline
5
Use of Iopamidol:
Contrast media
6
Which of the following drugs is a
selective a-adrenergic receptor agonist
that is available over the counter?
Phenylephrine
7
A 22-year-old student has been
taking over-the-counter (OTC)
diphenhydramine for her allergy
symptoms most of her life. She asks her
friend, who is a pharmacist, to explain
to her how this agent makes her sleepy.
What is the most likely answer regarding
diphenhydramine?
It blocks H1-receptors in the brain
8
Which of the following should be
considered to treat an acetaminophen
overdose in a 20-year-old female
patient?
N-acetylcysteine
9
Which of the following can occur in a
55-year-old male patient treated with
chloramphenicol?
Bone marrow suppression
10
A 20-year-old female college student
with acne was prescribed with Accutane.
As a pharmacist, you should advise the
patient to:
I. Avoid pregnancy while using it
II. Take Vitamin A for immediate results
III. Increase her exposure to sunlight to
help dry the acne
I only
11
Which of the following is not a harmful
food-drug interaction?
Omeprazole beads in applesauce for Edna with GERD and has problems swallowing capsules
12
The following drugs are included in the
formulary under the list of anti-cancer
drugs. Which drug does not belong to
the group?
Sirolimus
13
Which of the following would be useful
in treating nocturnal enuresis?
Vasopressin
14
An example of subscription
M. ft. sol
15
When advising a patient on the correct
use of eye drops, which one of the
following statements is incorrect?
If another drop of eye medication is needed, immediately instill another drop in the same area
16
Tyramine-containing foods such as
________ should be avoided by patients
taking MAO inhibitors such as ________.
Aged cheese, Moclobemide
17
This condition has been shown to be
treated by Saw palmetto
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
18
Listed below are drugs for dyslipidemia.
Which of the following lowers LDL most
effectively?
Atorvastatin
19
Microcytic anemia
I. Folic acid deficiency
II. Iron deficiency
III. Cyanocobalamin deficiency
II only
20
Factors that INCREASE gastric emptying
time and DECREASE gastric emptying
rate:
I. Gastric ulcer
II. High-fat meal
III. Mild exercise
IV. Lying on the right sidehb
V. Metoclopramide
III,IV
21
The principle behind the combination
of aminoglycosides and beta-lactam
antibiotics.
Synergism
22
Which of the following is/are considered
slow acetylators?
I. Eskimos III. Filipinos
II. Egyptians IV.Mediterranean Jews
II, IV
23
Addison’s disease associated with the
use of corticosteroids falls under what
type of ADR?
Type E
24
Which of the following pairs is
CORRECT?
Type C: Cardiotoxicity by Doxorubicin
25
What part of the prescription contains
the directions to the patient?
Signa
26
Arrange the following in the order of
LEAST serious to MOST serious.
Precaution, Warning, Contraindication
27
In a drug interaction, the drug affected
by the interaction is referred to as the
_______.
Object drug
28
These drugs when taken with alcohol
will result in hang-over effects.
I. Spironolactone
II. Phenelzine
III. Metronidazole
IV. Phenobarbital
V. Cephalosporins
III and V
29
Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) recommends
that antineoplastic drugs be prepared
under a vertical laminar flow hood.
Which of the following statements
describe a vertical laminar flow hood?
I. Flow is in downward direction
II. Can also be used for other ordinary
compounded sterile products
III. Contaminants are blown away from
the user’s face
IV. Provides product protection only
All except II and IV
30
Which among the choices can decrease
the metabolism and excretion of
another drug?
I. Cimetidine
II. St. John's wort
III. Grapefruit juice
IV. Carbamazepine
I and III
31
What is the rationale behind female
patients getting warned regarding
the concomitant use of OCPs and
antibiotics?
No effect on the antibiotic with decreased effect of the OCP
32
Potentiation is demonstrated by this/
these drug combinations
I. Amoxicillin + Clavulanic acid
II. Levodopa + Carbidopa
III. Sulfamethoxazole + Trimethoprim
IV. Sulfadoxine + Pyrimethamine
I and II only
33
Pregnancy category:
Drug X have demonstrated adverse
effects in animal studies but there are
no adequate and well-controlled studies
in pregnant women.
Category C
34
Pregnancy category:
Drug Y showed evidence of risk on
the fetus of pregnant women but its
potential benefits outweigh potential
risks.
Category D
35
Choose the incorrect pair/s of drugs and
their teratogenic effects.
I. Methimazole: Aplasia cutis
II. Thalidomide: Phocomelia
III. Warfarin: Ebstein’s Anomaly
IV. Phenytoin: Renal dysgenesis
III and IV only
36
Amlodipine besylate and Amlodipine
maleate
Pharmaceutical alternative
37
Which of the following FDA-approved
tallman lettering is appropriate?
DOPamine and DOBUTamine
38
Which of the following is true regarding
drug-food interactions?
Patients must be discouraged from drinking alcohol while on metronidazole therapy
39
Upon inspection of a drug product
packaged in plastic container, it seemed
that the components of the container
were present on the product itself.
What was this phenomenon called?
Leaching
40
A nurse mistakenly administered
an overdose of paracetamol IV to a
hospitalized patient and cause near
death experience. What medication
error category was committed?
Category H
41
Listed below are laboratory tests that are
useful in the diagnosis of MI. Which is/
are not?
I. Alkaline phosphatase
II. Creatine kinase (CK)
III. Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
IV. Hematocrit
V. Albumin
I, IV, and V
42
Gabby, an 18-year-old high school
student is brought to the ER after
an overdose of a non-Rx drug. The
student has been hyperventilating and
is now dehydrated with an elevated
temperature. Serum analyses revealed
that the student has an anion gap
metabolic acidosis.
Toxic exposure to which of the following
drugs is the most likely cause of Gabby’s
signs and symptoms?
Aspirin
43
Gabby, an 18-year-old high school
student is brought to the ER after
an overdose of a non-Rx drug. The
student has been hyperventilating and
is now dehydrated with an elevated
temperature. Serum analyses revealed
that the student has an anion gap
metabolic acidosis.
To manage Gabby’s condition, it would
be most appropriate to:
Alkalinize the urine
44
What is the interaction involving Orlistat
and Vitamin A may arise?
Decrease in the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins
45
Mr. Dalisay is receiving 5-fluorouracil
as one of his medications. Classify this
chemotherapeutic agent:
An antimetabolite
46
Dangerous drug license needed by
retailers of dangerous drugs, dangerous
drug preparations, or drug preparations
containing controlled chemical/s
S3
47
Genexpert Test is used to diagnosis
which condition?
Both
48
Which of the following statements is
FALSE regarding HbA1c?
I. Represents the average blood glucose
for 6 months
II. Helps determine glycemic control
III. Should be more than 6%
I and III
49
Ben complains of lethargy, weight
gain, and muscle weakness. His lab
findings revealed the diagnosis of
hypothyroidism. In the treatment of
hypothyroidism, thyroxine is preferred
over liothyronine because the former:
Has a longer half-life
50
Riza has a long history of alcohol
abuse. Currently, she is being treated
for cirrhosis- associated ascites and
was given amiloride, a diuretic helpful
in edema caused by cirrhosis. What
common side effects should be
monitored in this patient?
Hyperkalemia
51
A 43-year-old lady has a blood pressure
of 125/95 mmHg. This patient has:
Stage 1 hypertension
52
Dystonia, an example of extrapyramidal
symptoms may be described as:
Prolonged muscle spasms
53
Form of malnutrition characterized by
low protein intake with adequate calorie
intake
Kwashiorkor
54
Which of the following is TRUE
regarding drug-drug interactions?
Piperacillin and tazobactam exhibit pharmacodynamic potentiation
55
Which of the following will be the
effect if a patient on Lipitor drinks large
quantities of grapefruit juice?
Increased serum concentration of Lipitor
56
Which of the following classes of
antidiabetic drugs requires periodic
monitoring of liver function?
Pioglitazone
57
Richard is receiving digoxin for his
CHF, what condition may facilitate the
appearance of toxicity?
Hypomagnesemia
58
Dennis, a patient with duodenal ulcer
and H. pylori infection was treated
with omeprazole, clarithromycin, and
amoxicillin.
Which of the following is the most
accurate description of omeprazole’s
MOA?
Irreversible inactivation of H+/K+ ATPase
59
The following are manifestations of
physical incompatibility, except:
I. Insolubility
II. Precipitation
III. Immiscibility
IV. Effervescence
II, IV
60
With the use of eplerenone, the level of
this electrolyte is increased:
Potassium
61
Mary went to her doctor and presented
tingling and neuropathic pain in her
hands and feet. Blood tests revealed she
has macrocytic anemia. Which of the
following drugs will probably be given
to Mary?
Vitamin B12
62
A form of health economic evaluation
where consequences are measured
in terms of the total cost associated
with a program where both costs
and consequences are measured in
monetary terms.
Cost Benefit Analysis
63
A form of health economic evaluation
where consequences of a healthcare
intervention is measured in terms of
quality adjusted life years (QALY) gained.
Cost-Utility Analysis
64
In measuring kidney function, serum
creatine is used in computing the CrCl
using the Cockcroft-Gault Equation.
Not True
65
An error occurred that resulted in the
need for treatment or intervention
and caused temporary patient harm.
This belongs to which category of
medication error?
Category E
66
66. Mr. Lim is taking Lipitor® to reduce his
risk of stroke and heart attack. What
function test is used to monitor a patient
taking the said drug?
Liver function test
67
Mean cell hemoglobin (MCH)
Average weight of hemoglobin contained in a red cell
68
Name this drug that is used in the
treatment of male erectile dysfunction
and inhibits phosphodiesterase.
Sildenafil
69
Mang Lito was prescribed a diuretic
drug. After days of taking the drug, he
noticed that his shirt was getting tighter,
his breasts had become enlarged and
tender to touch. Which class of diuretic
is he taking?
K Sparing Diuretic
70
Leprosarium
Custodial Care Facility
71
Birthing homes
Primary Care Facility
72
Advantage/s of unit dose distribution
I. Reduction in medication errors
II. Improved drug control
III. Increase in total cost of medication
IV. Reduction of inventories maintained
on nursing units
All except III
73
A Level 1 hospital has the following
services/facilities, except:
I. Pharmacy
II. Dental Clinic
III. NICU
IV. Blood Bank
V. General ICU
III, IV, V
74
Tertiary lab with histopathology
is present in what classification of
hospital?
Level 3
75
List of drugs that meets the health care
needs of the majority of the population.
Core List
76
Among the following choices, the largest
diameter of needle cannula is gauge:
18
77
Which of the following biomarkers is
considered as the “gold standard” for the
diagnosis of myocardial infarction?
Troponin I
78
A patient was diagnosed with terminal
cancer. Which of the following is
considered to be an appropriate
palliative care for the patient?
Administration of narcotic analgesic
79
When the generic name is NOT legible,
and brand name is legible
Violative
80
Arrange the steps in mixing TPN
components:
I. Mix thoroughly then hang it on the
drip stand
II. Add electrolytes & trace elements in
the port.
III. Press the upper left chamber
(glucose) to mix with the lower
chamber (amino acids)
IV. Add vitamins
V. Press the upper right chamber (lipid)
to mix with the lower chamber.
III, II, V, IV, I
81
How many grams of digoxin would be
required to make 3,000 tablets each
containing 250 mcg of digoxin?
0.75
82
An inhalation aerosol contains 225 mg
of metaproterenol sulfate, which is
sufficient for 450 inhalations. How many
micrograms of metaproterenol sulfate
would be contained in each inhalation?
500
83
If an injectable solution contains 15 mg
of a drug substance in each 2.5 mL, how
many milliliters would be required to
provide a patient with 8 mg of the drug
substance?
1.33
84
An intravenous solution contains 12 mg
of a drug substance in each milliliter.
How many milligrams of the drug
would a patient receive from a 1.25 L
intravenous infusion solution?
15,000
85
An injection containing 7.5 mg of
leuprolide acetate is administered to a
patient weighing 25 kg. Calculate the
dose on a mcg/lb basis if 1 kg = 2.2 lb.
136.36
86
A 50-mL pycnometer is found to weigh
137 g when empty, 182 g when filled with
water, and 164 g when filled with an
unknown liquid. Calculate the specific
gravity of the unknown liquid.
0.6
87
Determine the weight in grams of 2.25
fl oz of a liquid, with a specific gravity of
1.333.
88.68
88
If 500 mL of alcohol weighs 406 g, what
is its density?
0.812 g/mL
89
If 3.75 g of boric acid are added to
100 mL of water, what is the percent
strength (w/w) of the solution?
3.61%
90
How many grams of potassium
permanganate should be used in
preparing 750 mL of a 1:1500 solution?
0.50
91
What is the percent strength (v/v) if 678
g of a liquid having a specific gravity of
0.8 are added to enough water to make
2.5 L of the solution?
33.90%v/v
92
A physician’s order calls for the
administration of dopamine 800 mg
in 500 mL of D5W to be administered
at 5 mcg/kg/min using an IV pump. If
the critical care patient weighs 130 lb,
calculate the rate of flow of the infusion
in mL/h.
11.08 mL/hr
93
A patient was administered 200 mL of
D5W at a rate of 25 mL/h. If the infusion
was begun at 10 am, at what time was it
completed?
6 pm
94
A patient weighing 150 lb was
administered 2.3 g of a drug supposed
to be dosed at 20 mg/kg. Was the
dose administered correct, or was it an
overdose, or was it an underdose?
Overdose
95
The dose of mitomycin injection is 25
mg/m2/day. Determine the daily dose
for a patient who weighs 154 lb and
measures 68 inches in height.
45.75 mg
96
Using Cowling’s rule, Calculate the dose
for a child 3 years of age, 39 inches in
height, and weighing 32 lb for a drug
with an adult dose of 120 mg.
20 mg
97
Rx
Ephedrine sulfate 0.8 g (E=0.2)
Sodium Chloride q.s.
Purified water ad 70 mL
Make isotonic Sol.
Sig. Use as directed
How many milligrams of sodium
chloride should be used to make the
prescription isotonic?
470 mg
98
If a pharmacist wished to prepare 100
mL of a solution containing 80 mOsmol
of calcium chloride, how many grams
of calcium chloride would be needed?
Assume complete dissociation.
2.93
99
Calculate the grams of sodium
bicarbonate (NaHCO3 MW=84) to be
used in preparing a liter of a solution
containing 44.8 mEq per 50 mL.
75.26
100
Calculate the osmolarity, in
milliosmoles per liter, of a parenteral
solution containing 2 mEq/mL of
magnesium chloride (MgCl2 MW=94).
3000 mOsmol/L