AAMA Pharmacology 2

Question 1

A patient is prescribed metformin for type 2 diabetes. Which of the following is a contraindication for this medication?

Accepted Answer

Renal impairment with eGFR below 30

Answer

Hypertension

Answer

Hyperthyroidism

Answer

Osteoporosis

Question 2

Which drug schedule classification applies to medications with accepted medical use but the highest potential for abuse and dependence?

Accepted Answer

Schedule II

Answer

Schedule I

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Schedule III

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Schedule IV

Question 3

A medical assistant is documenting a medication order. The abbreviation 'pc' means the medication should be taken:

Accepted Answer

After meals

Answer

Before meals

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At bedtime

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Every morning

Question 4

Which route of administration provides the fastest onset of drug action?

Accepted Answer

Intravenous

Answer

Oral

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Subcutaneous

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Transdermal

Question 5

A patient taking warfarin reports starting to take aspirin daily. The medical assistant should recognize this as a concern because:

Accepted Answer

Aspirin increases bleeding risk when combined with warfarin

Answer

Aspirin decreases warfarin absorption

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Aspirin reverses warfarin's anticoagulant effect

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Aspirin causes warfarin to be excreted more rapidly

Question 6

The term 'idiosyncratic reaction' to a drug refers to:

Accepted Answer

An unexpected abnormal reaction unique to an individual

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A predictable dose-dependent side effect

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A life-threatening allergic response

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A reaction that occurs only after repeated doses

Question 7

Which of the following medications is classified as a beta-blocker?

Accepted Answer

Metoprolol

Answer

Lisinopril

Answer

Amlodipine

Answer

Furosemide