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  1. Which counseling point is appropriate for a patient prescribed nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for angina?

    Answer: Place under the tongue and call 911 if pain persists after the first dose

    Current guidance is to take one dose and call emergency services if chest pain is not relieved.

  2. A patient on an SSRI should be counseled that full therapeutic effect typically occurs after how long?

    Answer: After 4 to 6 weeks

    Antidepressant effects of SSRIs generally take several weeks to develop fully.

  3. Which is the most important counseling point for a patient using insulin glargine?

    Answer: It is long-acting and should not be mixed with other insulins in the same syringe

    Glargine is a long-acting basal insulin that should not be mixed with other insulins.

  4. A patient prescribed oral contraceptives should be told that which medication may reduce their effectiveness?

    Answer: Rifampin

    Rifampin induces hepatic enzymes and can lower contraceptive hormone levels.

  5. What should a patient be counseled about when starting an ACE inhibitor like lisinopril?

    Answer: A persistent dry cough may occur and should be reported

    A dry cough is a recognized ACE inhibitor side effect that may prompt a switch to an ARB.

  6. A patient starting isotretinoin must be counseled about which critical requirement?

    Answer: Strict pregnancy prevention due to teratogenicity (iPLEDGE)

    Isotretinoin is highly teratogenic and requires the iPLEDGE program with strict contraception.

  7. Which counseling point is correct for a patient prescribed levothyroxine?

    Answer: Take on an empty stomach, typically 30-60 minutes before breakfast

    Levothyroxine absorption is best on an empty stomach, separated from food and certain minerals.