PTCB Drug Test #3 2

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of ACE inhibitors?

Accepted Answer

Bradycardia

Answer

Bradycardia (slow heart rate) is NOT a typical ACE inhibitor side effect. Common side effects include dry cough (due to bradykinin accumulation), hyperkalemia, and rarely angioedema.

Question 2

A prescription reads: Prednisone 10 mg, take 4 tablets on day 1, 3 tablets on day 2, 2 tablets on day 3, 1 tablet on day 4. What is the total quantity to dispense?

Accepted Answer

10 tablets

Answer

4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 10 tablets. This is a classic steroid taper (dose pack) regimen.

Question 3

What is the brand name for montelukast?

Accepted Answer

Singulair

Answer

Singulair is the brand name for montelukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for asthma prophylaxis and allergic rhinitis.

Question 4

Naproxen is classified as which type of drug?

Accepted Answer

NSAID

Answer

Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn) is a non-selective NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes.

Question 5

Which of the following drugs requires a REMS (Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy) program?

Accepted Answer

Isotretinoin

Answer

Isotretinoin (Accutane) requires the iPLEDGE REMS program due to severe teratogenicity. Prescribers, pharmacies, and patients must all be enrolled.

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PTCB Drug Test #3 2