NAPLEX ACTUAL EXAM Questions Test Bank {Update} With Questions and Answers
Question : Which of the following is considered with Non-
Sterile Preparation? A. USP 795 B. USP 797
Correct answer: A
Question : Which of the following levigating agents are the
best to prepare aqueous systems (O/W dispersions)? A.Glycerin B. Mineral oil C. Castor oil D. Cottonseed oil E.Tween 80
Correct answer: A. Glycerin > Rest are good levigating agents
used to prepare oleaginous systems (W/O) > Additional agents used as levigating agents to prepare aqueous systems consist of Propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol 80
Question : Which of the following promote a better
medication absorption? A. Lotions B. Creams C. Ointments
- Pastes
Correct answer: C. Ointments They are not applied easily to
hairy skin
Question : Which of the following has higher potency? A.
Elocon (mometasone) ointment B. Elocon (mometasone) cream
Correct answer: A. Elocon ointment is high potency and B is
low-medium potency and reason behind this is ointment is 80% oil
Question : Which of the followings is 80% oil and 20%
water? A. Cream B. LotionC. OintmentD. Paste
Correct answer: C. OintmentCream is 50% oil and 50%
waterLotion is mostly water Paste are the thickest ointments and are also used as protective barriers Ex. Triple paste medicated diaper rash ointment
Question : Excretion can occur via the A. kidney B. Liver C.
Gut D. Lungs E. Skin (sweat) F. All of the above
Correct answer: F
Question : Where is Daytrana applied? A. Hip B. Lower
abdomen c. Upper outer arm D. Upper thigh
Correct answer: A. hip Different areas of the body absorb
varying amounts of the medicine. The pharmaceutical company that developed Daytrana determined that the hip was the most effective place to apply it.
Question : Which of the following must be removed prior to
MRI? A. Testesterone (Androderm) B. Clonidine (Catapre- TTS) C. Fentanyl (Duragesic) D. Rotigotine (Neupro) E.Scopolamine (Transderm-Scop) F. Salonpas Power Plus (OTC) G. Nicotine (NicoDerm CQ)
Correct answer: All of them must be removed
Question : Which of the following agencies focus on
pharmacy ?A. The joint commissionB. The pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA)C. The Agency for Health care Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Correct answer: B. PQAspecific goals that involve
medications include increasing adherence, avoiding unnecessary or unsafe medication (such as high risk medication in the elderly) and increasing the use of medications indicated for certain conditions
Question : Genetic factors contribute between ....... of the
differences in drug metabolism and response between
patients: A. 10-15% B. 20-40% C. 50-80% D. 75%
Correct answer: 20%-40%
Question : Which of the following alleles are/is wild type and
provide normal enzyme activity when it comes to metabolize of Warfarin? A. CYP2C9-1 B. CYP2C9-2 C. CYP2C9-3 D.A and C
Correct answer: A. CYP2C9*1 is the wild-type allele and
results in normal enzyme The CYP2C9-2 and the 2C9-3 alleles are decreased function alleles. This results in elevated S-warfarin concentration leading to increased bleeding
Question : Which of the following have the greatest risk of
bleeding? A. homozygous for the cyp2c92 C. homozygous for the cyp2c9*1
Correct answer: A. leads to a large reduction in metabolism of
warfarin