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Which laboratory value is most essential to monitor given the new orders listed for TP?

Which antibiotic is best for empiric coverage of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in this patient?

Which medication is preferred for the chronic management of hypertension in FS?

If the hospital has IV tubing sets that deliver 20 drops/mL and FS IV fluid is to infuse as a rate of 42 drops/min, how many hours will it take to complete the infusion? (Whole number)

The intravenous antihypertensive medication ordered on admission for FS works as an antagonist at which receptors? (SATA)

The PCP would like to optimize control of ZB's diabetes by adding another oral medication, but she is concerned about ZB's high BMI. Which medication is the best choice?

Which treatment regimen is recommended based on ZB's urea breath test result?

Which treatment would be best for the long-term management of ZB's anxiety?

ZB will be receiving both pneumococcal vaccines. What is the correct sequence and interval?

What are the components of the medication ZB is taking for weight loss?

Which of the following is ZB most at risk for based on her medication profile?

The nurse calls the clinic pharmacy to verify the frequency of administration for medications with missing information. How often should ZB take her osteoporosis medication?

What is the osmolarity (mOsmol/L) of BL's sodium chloride solution for inhalation (MW 58.5)? (Whole number)

Rank BL's inhaled treatments and chest physiotherapy in the recommended order of administration, from first to last

Which antibiotic regimen is most appropriate to treat BL's acute lung infection?

How many days will BL's long-acting insulin pen last based on his current dose? (Whole number)

A clinical trial reports that patients taking a new medication experience fewer incontinence episodes (the primary endpoint) compared to placebo. Incontinence episodes occurred in 13.2% of patients receiving the new medication and 31.9% of placebo-treated patients. The trial randomized 600 patients (300 patients in each arm). Based on this data, what is the number needed to treat to prevent 1 incontinence episode?

A 57-year-old female is going on a 14-day cruise and is concerned about having motion sickness, as she often gets very carsick. The patient is given a prescription for Transderm-Scop. Which counseling points for this medication are correct? (SATA)

Sodium bicarbonate can be used to increase the excretion of which medication in the setting of overdose?

A premenopausal woman with hormone-sensitive breast cancer is a candidate for treatment with:

A patient comes to the pharmacy with questions regarding is Flolan. What is the primary indication for this drug?

TN is a 60-year-old female (5'3, 115 lb) admitted to the hospital for treatment of pyelonephritis. She is empirically prescribed meropenem. If TN has a serum creatinine of 2.8, which dosing regimen is appropriate based on the recommendations below?

GS is a 72-year-old male with heart failure. He is admitted to the hospital, and tolvaptan 15mg PO daily is ordered. What is tolvaptan used for?

A patient using subcutaneous methotrexate for RA should be instructed to inject the medication:

Which medication can cause the urine to be discolored red? (SATA)

Which medication can be purchased over-the-counter for the treatment of cold sore (herpes simplex labials)?

JW is a 49-year-old female with a history of chronic back and knee pain attributed to morbid obesity. Her chronic medication include Kadian, Percocet, Senna S and Cymbalta. She asks her primary care provider for a weight loss medication. Which weight los drug is contraindicated in JW?

A patient is starting a new medication for glaucoma. The pharmacist includes the following statement when counseling the patient: "this medication can cause a darkening of eyelid skin and eyelashes." Which medication has been prescribed?

The absorption of oral iron tablets can be enhanced by: (SATA)

LD was admitted to the hospital for pancreatitis and was found to have serum triglycerides of 635 mg/dL. Which medications, when used chronically, can lower triglyceride levels? (SATA)

A 12-day-old infant develops symptoms concerning for bacterial meningitis. The medical intern researches common causative pathogens and learns that Listeria monocytogenes should be covered in this age group. Which antibiotic provides coverage for this organism?

An outpatient pharmacy is prepares Mile's Solution (a type of magic mouthwash) based on the formula and instructions below. This compounded preparation should be assigned a beyond-use-date of:

A patient complains that she is leaking urine when she sneezes and sometimes when she coughs. She is also having a hard time making it to the bathroom in time when she has an urge to urinate. Her PCP prescribes a beta-3 agonist. Which medication has been prescribed?

A pharmacist receives an order to compound an ophthalmic solution. The compounding monograph lists the following ingredients: How many parts per million of thimerosal are present in this compound? (Whole number)

A patient with Alzheimer's disease is started on Aricept. He should be consoled about which side effect?

A pharmacy resident is completing a formulary review for the aminosalicylate class of medications. Which medication should be included in the report?

Which of the following are acceptable reasons to compound a drug product for a patient? (SATA)

How frequently should Victoza be administered?

The surfaces of the laminar airflow workbench should be disinfected with:

A pharmacist receives an order for Intergrilin. What is an indication for the use of this medication?

Which of the following patients is a candidate for Menveo? (SATA)

A pharmacy manager is taking an inventory of the sterile compounding area garbing supplies and finds some garb that should not be worn in the sterile compounding area. According to USP 797, all of the following items can be work in the cleanroom EXCEPT:

A patient with possible meningitis is receiving an antibiotic regimen that includes vancomycin. The hospital has not yet implemented AUC/MIC monitoring and uses vancomycin trough levels to assess efficacy and safety. An appropriate goal vancomycin trough level for the condition being treated is:

Which of the following oral non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are available over-the-counter? (SATA)

A pediatric patient (weight 26lb) is given 25 mpg/kg of intravenous digoxin. If a measured serum concentration is 1.5 mcg/L, what is the column of distribution (in L) of digoxin in this patient? (Whole number)

A pharmacist is using a torsion balance to prepare a prescription troche. The sensitivity requirement is 6 mg. The acceptable error rate is 5%. What is the minimum weighable quantity for the torsion balance?

A pharmacist receives an order for a D10W infusion to run at 45 mL/hr. The pharmacy has only D50Q and sterile water available. How many milliliters of D50W should be added to 500 mL of sterile water to make D10W? (Whole number)

TN is a 27-year old male with bipolar disorder. He is hospitalized with a feeding tube and needs his lithium tablets converted to an oral solution for administration via the tube. TN's current lithium dose is 300mg TID. How many milliliters of lithium oral solution should he receive per dose?

An HIV-positive patient currently taking Complete comes to the pharmacy counter with a box of Prilosec OTC. How should the pharmacist counsel the patient?

The preparation of some compounds may require melting of ingredients in order for them to mix well. How should ingredients be melted?