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NAPLEX Practice Questions

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1. A 10 g packet of potassium chloride provides 20 mEq of K and 4 mEq of Cl. How many grams would provide 12 mEq of potassium?

A. 7 grams

B. 4.5 grams

C. 3.9 grams

D. 6 grams

E. 1/2 packet

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2. How many grams of dextrose are in 750 mL of D5W?

A. 10 grams

B. 25 grams

C. 37.5 grams

D. 50 grams

E. 125 grams

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3. A patient on long-term antiretroviral therapy starts to shows drug resistance. His CD4+ count is 330 cells/?L. Which medication is recommended to prevent an opportunistic infection?

A. Start Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole single strength daily

B. Start Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole double strength daily

C. Start azithromycin weekly.

D. B and C only

E. Do not start any prophylactic medications for now.

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4. Travis smokes 1.5–2 packs/day. What is the correct starting dose of nicotine gum?

A. 8 mg gum

B. 6 mg gum

C. 4 mg gum

D. 2 mg gum

E. 1 mg gum

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5. A patient reports ankle swelling after starting pregabalin. Where should this adverse effect be reported?

A. The Red Book

B. The Orange Book

C. The Pink Sheet

D. MedWatch

E. CMS

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6. Proper EpiPen instructions include all EXCEPT:

A. Hold injector tip down; pull off the cap

B. Remove pants prior to injection

C. Rub area after removing the injector. Look at the tip: If the needle is showing, the dose was received. If not, repeat dose.

D. After the shot, press the needle against a hard surface to bend the needle back. Put the injector back in its case, needle first. Do not put the cap back on the injector.

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7. Which auxiliary labels should accompany a benzodiazepine prescription?

A. Controlled substance warning

B. May cause drowsiness

C. Avoid alcohol

D. May impair driving

E. All of the above

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8. An 75-year-old male with end stage renal disease is currently on venlafaxine, warfarin, lisinopril, and potassium. He had a recent serious bleed. What is the most likely cause?

A. Bleeding risk from warfarin and lisinopril

B. Increased bleed risk from warfarin and venlafaxine

C. Fall risk due to end stage renal disease and venlafaxine

D. A and B

E. None of the above

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9. Which weight loss medication must be avoided in pregnancy and requires a negative pregnancy test before use?

A. Qsymia

B. Contrave

C. Belviq

D. Orlistat

E. Liraglutide

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10. A patient using erythropoietin for eight months. She woke up today having pain and swelling below the knees. What is the most likely complication?

A. Arthralgia

B. Myalgia

C. Deep vein thrombosis

D. Osteosarcoma

E. Peripheral neuropathy

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