NAPLEX Practice Questions
NAPLEX Practice Questions:
NAPLEX Examination:NAPLEX—The North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination—is the principal instrument used by the state board of pharmacy to assess the knowledge and proficiency necessary for a candidate to practice pharmacy.
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1. Question
All of the following products contain hydrocortisone EXCEPT:
CorrectAnswer & Explanation:
The Answer is C
Explanation:
Fucicort contains fusidic acid (antibacterial) and betamethasone (corticosteroid), which is more potent than hydrocortisone (corticosteroid). Fucidin H contains fusidic acid and hydrocortisone; Daktacort contains miconazole (imidazole antifungal) and hydrocortisone; Canesten HC contains clotrimazole (imidazole antifungal) and hydrocortisone. Otosporin contains hydrocortisone in combination with two antibacterial agents, namely neomycin and polymyxin.
IncorrectAnswer & Explanation:
The Answer is C
Explanation:
Fucicort contains fusidic acid (antibacterial) and betamethasone (corticosteroid), which is more potent than hydrocortisone (corticosteroid). Fucidin H contains fusidic acid and hydrocortisone; Daktacort contains miconazole (imidazole antifungal) and hydrocortisone; Canesten HC contains clotrimazole (imidazole antifungal) and hydrocortisone. Otosporin contains hydrocortisone in combination with two antibacterial agents, namely neomycin and polymyxin.
- Question 2 of 5
2. Question
All of the following accompanying symptoms for headache warrant referral EXCEPT:
CorrectAnswer & Explanation:
The Answer is E
Explanation:
Headache accompanied by loss of consciousness, neck stiffness and neurological signs such as paraesthesia and slurred speech requires referral.
IncorrectAnswer & Explanation:
The Answer is E
Explanation:
Headache accompanied by loss of consciousness, neck stiffness and neurological signs such as paraesthesia and slurred speech requires referral.
- Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Nifedipine:
CorrectAnswer & Explanation:
The Answer is B
Explanation:
Nifedipine is a calcium-channel blocker of the dihydropyridine group. It relaxes smooth muscle and dilates both coronary and peripheral arteries by interfering with the inward displacement of calcium-channel ions through the active cell membrane. Unlike verapamil, nifedipine can be given with betablockers. Long-acting formulations of nifedipine are preferred in the long-term treatment of hypertension.
IncorrectAnswer & Explanation:
The Answer is B
Explanation:
Nifedipine is a calcium-channel blocker of the dihydropyridine group. It relaxes smooth muscle and dilates both coronary and peripheral arteries by interfering with the inward displacement of calcium-channel ions through the active cell membrane. Unlike verapamil, nifedipine can be given with betablockers. Long-acting formulations of nifedipine are preferred in the long-term treatment of hypertension.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following is NOT involved in the presentation of seasonal allergic rhinitis?
CorrectAnswer & Explanation:
The Answer is C
Explanation:
In response to the presence of antigenic stimuli, in seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever), mast cells and basophils are sensitised and inflammatory mediators, such as leukotrienes and prostaglandins, are released. Osteocytes are bone cells involved in bone formation.
IncorrectAnswer & Explanation:
The Answer is C
Explanation:
In response to the presence of antigenic stimuli, in seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever), mast cells and basophils are sensitised and inflammatory mediators, such as leukotrienes and prostaglandins, are released. Osteocytes are bone cells involved in bone formation.
- Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Patient medication records should include all EXCEPT:
CorrectAnswer & Explanation:
The Answer is D
Explanation:
Information required in patient medication records includes name, age and gender of the patient, diagnosis, current medication therapies, and medication allergies.
IncorrectAnswer & Explanation:
The Answer is D
Explanation:
Information required in patient medication records includes name, age and gender of the patient, diagnosis, current medication therapies, and medication allergies.