FREE FPGEE Exam Question and Answers

Question 1

Drotrecogin alfa is marketed in which of the following forms?
I. Oral suspension; 200 mg/5 mL and 400mg/5 mL
II. Lyophilized powder for injection; 5 and 20 mg
III. Tablet; 200, 250, and 500 mg
IV. Capsule; 250 and 500 mg

Accepted Answer

II only

Answer

Drotrecogin alfa (Xigris) was an anticoagulant medication specifically formulated for intravenous administration. It was marketed as a lyophilized powder for injection, available in 5 mg and 20 mg vials, which aligns with option II. It was never available in oral suspension, tablet, or capsule forms, as its therapeutic action required direct intravenous delivery. (Note: Drotrecogin alfa was voluntarily withdrawn from the market in 2011.)

Question 2

Which of the following blood results would be accurate in a case of anemia caused by iron deficiency?

Accepted Answer

Decreased MCV and an increased RDW

Answer

Iron deficiency anemia typically presents as a microcytic, hypochromic anemia, meaning the red blood cells are smaller than normal, resulting in a decreased Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV). An increased Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW) indicates a greater variation in the size of red blood cells (anisocytosis), which is a characteristic finding in iron deficiency anemia as the body attempts to produce new, often smaller, red blood cells.

Question 3

Which of the following is an agonist with opioid properties?

Accepted Answer

Propoxyphene

Answer

Propoxyphene is classified as an opioid analgesic, meaning it acts as an agonist at opioid receptors in the central nervous system to produce pain relief. It is structurally related to methadone and exerts its therapeutic effects by binding to mu-opioid receptors. The other listed options, Pemoline, Diltiazem, and Phenobarbital, belong to different drug classes and do not possess opioid properties.

Question 4

Which of the following metals explodes when it comes into contact with water?

Accepted Answer

Sodium

Answer

Sodium is an alkali metal, known for its extreme reactivity with water. When it comes into contact with water, a vigorous exothermic reaction occurs, producing hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide. The heat generated by this reaction is often sufficient to ignite the hydrogen gas, leading to a rapid combustion or explosion.

Question 5

Which of the following elements exhibits delocalized "sea of electrons" bonding?

Accepted Answer

Copper

Answer

Copper is a metal, and metals are characterized by metallic bonding, which involves a 'sea of electrons.' In this bonding model, valence electrons are delocalized and shared among all the positively charged metal ions. This delocalized electron cloud allows for the high electrical and thermal conductivity typical of metals.

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