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PTCB Drug Test #3 2 Flashcards

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

    Answer: Bradycardia

    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.

  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?

    Answer: 10 tablets

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

  3. What is the brand name for montelukast?

    Answer: Singulair

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

  4. Naproxen is classified as which type of drug?

    Answer: NSAID

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

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

    Answer: Isotretinoin

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

  6. Which drug interaction should be monitored when a patient takes warfarin with NSAIDs?

    Answer: Increased bleeding risk

    NSAIDs + warfarin significantly increases bleeding risk. NSAIDs inhibit platelet aggregation and can cause GI bleeding, while warfarin impairs coagulation. INR should be closely monitored.