2024 NAPLEX PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
. Which of the following is an orally disintegrating tablet formulation of
prednisolone, used to treat exacerbations of asthma and other inflammatory
diseases and conditions in children?
a. Celestone Soluspan
b. PediaPred
c. Orapred
d. Vasocidin
e. Juvéderm - CORRECT-ANSWERS1(c). Orapred ODT (Prednisolone sodium
phosphate disintegrating tablets) is a sodium salt of the phosphoester of the
glucocorticoid prednisolone. It is indicated in the treatment of the atopic
dermatitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and acute exacerbations of
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Dosage of Orapred ODT should be individualized according to the severity of
the disease and the response of the patient.
The initial dose of Orapred ODT may vary from 10 to 60 mg (prednisolone
base) per day, depending on the specific disease entity being treated.
Fluid retention, alteration in glucose tolerance, elevation in blood pressure,
behavioral and mood changes, increased appetite and weight gain are
commonly reported side effects of Orapred.
Which of the following is a long-acting beta-2 receptor agonist
(bronchodilator) that can be given by nebulization and as well as a dry
powder inhaler (DPI) for the treatment of COPD?
a. Formoterol
b. Albuterol
c. Pulmicort
d. Fluticasone - CORRECT-ANSWERSCorrect answer = a
Rational Provided:
, The key words are "long-acting" and "bronchodilator". Albuterol is a short
acting bronchodilator (beta-2 agonist) and is available in a metered dose
inhaler, solution for nebulization, and syrup for oral ingestion). Budesonide
and fluticasone are both inhaled steroids with budesonide being the only one
that can be given as an inhaler and nebulizer route.
8. All of the following vaccines can be stored in a refrigerator EXCEPT:
a. Influenza
b. Hep B
c. Rotavirus
d. HZV28 - CORRECT-ANSWERS28. Answer:(d). CDC Vaccine Storage
Recommendations List: Vaccines Require To Be Stored In Referigerator (2 to
8 degrees C):
HepA
HepB
HepA-HepB
Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
Hib-HepB
HPV (Human papilloma virus)
Influenza
Meningococcal-combinations
MMRa* (Measles, mumps, rubella)
Pneumococcal
Rotavirus
Any diphtheria/tetanus toxoid, pertussis combination
Vaccines Require To Be Stored In Freezer (-50 to -15 degrees C):
VAR Varicella
HZV (Herpes Zoster Vaccine)
MMRa (Measles, mumps, rubella)
MMRV (Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella)
* Can be stored in freezer or referigerator.
9. Which of the following shall be measured before initiating Inspra therapy?
a. blood glucose level
b. amino acid (alanine) level
c. serum potassium level
d. INR ratio
e. LDL level - CORRECT-ANSWERSAnswer: Serum potassium level.
Eplerenone (Inspra) is a blocker of aldosterone binding at the
mineralocorticoid receptor. It is available for oral administration contains 25
mg or 50 mg of Eplerenone (Inspra). It is indicated for the treatment of
Congestive Heart Failure Post-Myocardial Infarction and Hypertension.
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