PTCE Medications 5

Question 1

Which medication is used to reverse opioid overdose?

Accepted Answer

Naloxone

Answer

Naloxone (Narcan) is a pure opioid receptor antagonist used to rapidly reverse opioid-induced respiratory depression.

Question 2

Insulin glargine (Lantus) is classified as which type of insulin?

Accepted Answer

Long-acting

Answer

Insulin glargine is a long-acting basal insulin with an onset of 1-2 hours and duration of approximately 24 hours with no pronounced peak.

Question 3

What is the brand name of the combination drug fluticasone/salmeterol used for asthma and COPD?

Accepted Answer

Advair

Answer

Advair Diskus contains fluticasone (inhaled corticosteroid) and salmeterol (long-acting beta-2 agonist).

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a narrow therapeutic index (NTI) drug requiring close monitoring?

Accepted Answer

Phenytoin

Answer

Phenytoin has a narrow therapeutic index; small dosage changes can lead to toxicity or subtherapeutic levels, requiring regular drug level monitoring.

Question 5

A pharmacy receives a prescription for Tylenol #3. What controlled substance does it contain in addition to acetaminophen?

Accepted Answer

Codeine

Answer

Tylenol #3 contains acetaminophen 300 mg and codeine 30 mg; the number designates the codeine strength.

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PTCE Medications 5