What is the blood pressure goal for a 62 year old man who does not have diabetes or chronic kidney disease?
A) <140/90 mmHg
B) <150/90 mmHg
C) <120/80 mmHg
D) <110/80 mmHg
A) <140/90 mmHg
100
Which of the following is NOT an exclusion for heartburn/ dyspepsia self treatment
A) Heartburn > 3 months
B) Heartburn after 2 weeks of therapy with H2RA or PPI
C) Nocturnal heartburn
D) None of the above. All are exclusions for self treatment
D) None of the above. All are exclusions for self treatment
100
Which of the following is a contraindication for the self-treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis?
A) Fever
B) Postmenarchal
C) Erythema
D) IUD Use
A) Fever
100
Asthma is typically correlated with
A) Restriction of the lungs
B) Allergies
C) Eczema
D) B and C
E) All of the above
Answer: D (asthma is an obstructive disease)
100
1. Who is CPhA immediate past president?
A) Dr. Nathan Painter
B) Dr. Sarah McBane
C) Dr. James Colbert
D) Dr. Christina Aquilante
B) Dr. Sarah McBane
200
Adverse effects of loop diuretics such as furosemide include all of the following except:
A) Hyponatremia
B) Hypomagnesemia
C) Hyperkalemia
D) Hyperuricemia
C) Hyperkalemia
200
Counseling points for using an enema include:
A) A pillow may be placed under the buttocks for self-administration
B) Allow the solution to flow into the rectum quickly
C) Gently insert the enema tip 1 inch into the rectum
D) All of the above
A) A pillow may be placed under the buttocks for self-administration
200
An individual with a chrysanthemum allergy can use this for the effective treatment of lice:
A) Pyrethrins
B) DSP Lotion
C) Permethrins
D) Kerosene
B) DSP Lotion
200
Which of the following are exclusions for self-treatment of asthma with OTC products?
A) No previous diagnosis of asthma
B) Rx medications perceived as ineffective
C) Symptoms unresponsive to OTC asthma medications within 12 hours
D) A & B
E) All of the above
D. (if symptoms are unresponsive within 24 hours it is an exclusion)
200
Who is headlining the annual music festival held in Palm Springs this year?
A) Beyonce
B) Chainsmokers
C) Drake
D) Bruno Mars
A) Beyonce
300
All of the following drugs are able to inhibit cardiac remodeling except:
A) Metoprolol succinate
B) Spironolactone
C) Furosemide
D) Lisinopril
C) Furosemide
300
Which of the following stimulate parietal cell H+ secretion
A) Somatostatin, H+
B) Gastrin, Histamine, Acetylcholine
C) Pepsin, Bile, H+
D) Histamine, Gastrin, Somatostatin
B) Gastrin, Histamine, Acetylcholine
300
What is terbinafine’s mechanism of action when used as a topical antifungal?
A) Distortion of hyphae, stunting of growth
B) Inhibition of ergosterol biosynthesis
C) Inhibition of squalene epoxidase
D) Inhibitition of beta-1,3 glucan production in the fungal cell wall
C) Inhibition of squalene epoxidase
300
Which medications can cause drug-induced asthma?
A) Ibuprofen
B) Aspirin
C) Propranolol
D) A and B
E) All of the above
E) All of the above
300
What is the current name of quarterly pharmacy journal by CPhA?
A) InPHARMation
B) Pharmacy News Quarterly
C) West Coast Pharmacist
D) California Pharmacist
D) California Pharmacist
400
Digoxin can be beneficial in heart failure due to its:
A) Negative inotropic effects on the heart
B) Positive chronotropic effects on the heart
C) Positive inotropic effects on the heart
D) Both B) and C)
C) Positive inotropic effects on the heart
400
For which of the following drug classes is constipation NOT a common side effect?
A) Opioids
B) Calcium channel blockers (CCBs)
C) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
D) Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs)
Answer: C) SSRIs
400
This beta-lactam antibiotic can be used in patients with a history of anaphylactic reaction to penicillin:
A) Ceftazadime
B) Cefuroxime
C) Aztreonam
D) Zosyn
C) Aztreonam
400
Which of the following is NOT true about inhaled glucocorticoids such as Flovent (fluticasone) in the treatment of asthma?
A) They demonstrate anti-inflammatory effects
B) Their mechanism includes relaxation of airway smooth muscles
C) They target lung inflammation with minimal systemic effects
D) They are used prophylactically
E) Their side effects include oropharyngeal candidiasis
F) All of the above are true
B) Their mechanism includes relaxation of airway smooth muscles
400
Who is CPhA president?
A) Edlen Wong
B) David Truong
C) Sally Rafie
D) David Bao
A) Edlen Wong
500
Which antiarrhythmic drug exhibits properties of all four Vaughn-Williams classes (Na, beta, K, Ca blockade)?
A) Lidocaine
B) Amiodarone
C) Digoxin
D) Diltiazem
B) Amiodarone
500
Which of the following drugs has a drug-drug interaction with oral tetracyclines and fluoroquinolones?
A) Magnesium citrate
B) Calcium polycarbofil
C) PEG 3350
D) Senna
Answer: B) Calcium polycarbofil
500
Which of the following drug regimen is the best treatment for a patient who presents with a bacterial infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhea:
A) Doxycycline and Ceftriaxone
B) Penicillin and Doxycycline
C) Ceftriaxone and Ciprofloxacin
D) Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin
D) Ceftriaxone and Azithromycin
500
If a 36 year old male patient reports using his Albuterol inhaler 4 times per week, what classification of asthma severity does this put him in?
A. Intermittent
B. Mild
C. Moderate
D. Severe
Answer: B. Mild
500
The theme for CPhA Western Pharmacy Exchange this year is…
A) Growing minds for changing times
B) Empowering the Pharmacist
C) Together We Can
D) Connect. Empower. Care