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Which of the following vaccines is contraindicated in immunocompromised patients?
Which of the following vaccines is contraindicated in immunocompromised patients?
- Subcutaneous influenza
- Varicella (correct)
- Pneumococcal polysaccharide
- Meningococcal conjugate
Which counseling information should a pharmacist provide to a patient taking oral tacrolimus? (Select ALL that apply)
Which counseling information should a pharmacist provide to a patient taking oral tacrolimus? (Select ALL that apply)
- Avoid live virus vaccinations (correct)
- Avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice (correct)
- Medication levels need to be monitored (correct)
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication (correct)
- If a dose is missed, double up on the next dose
How many milliliters of griseofulvin oral suspension should be dispensed for a prescribed dose of 250 mg bid?
How many milliliters of griseofulvin oral suspension should be dispensed for a prescribed dose of 250 mg bid?
10 mL
The total daily dose of 250 mg bid for griseofulvin is _____ mg.
The total daily dose of 250 mg bid for griseofulvin is _____ mg.
Which of the following vaccines is contraindicated in immunocompromised patients?
Which of the following vaccines is contraindicated in immunocompromised patients?
What counseling information should a pharmacist provide to a patient taking oral tacrolimus? (Select ALL that apply)
What counseling information should a pharmacist provide to a patient taking oral tacrolimus? (Select ALL that apply)
What is the total daily dose if the prescribed dose is 250 mg twice a day (bid)?
What is the total daily dose if the prescribed dose is 250 mg twice a day (bid)?
How many milliliters of griseofulvin should be dispensed for a total daily dose of 500 mg if the suspension contains 125 mg/5 mL?
How many milliliters of griseofulvin should be dispensed for a total daily dose of 500 mg if the suspension contains 125 mg/5 mL?
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Study Notes
Examination Overview
- The FPGEE includes various question formats to assess candidates' pharmacy knowledge.
- A tutorial is available at the testing center to help candidates understand question formats and response submission.
Multiple-Choice Questions
- The Varicella vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine contraindicated for immunocompromised patients due to potential serious complications.
- Alternative vaccines like Pneumococcal polysaccharide, Meningococcal conjugate, and Subcutaneous influenza are generally safe for immunocompromised individuals as they are not live vaccines.
Multiple-Response Questions
- When counseling patients on oral tacrolimus, pharmacists should inform them:
- Avoid live virus vaccinations, as tacrolimus suppresses the immune system.
- Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoided as they can increase tacrolimus levels, risking side effects.
- Medication levels must be monitored due to tacrolimus’ narrow therapeutic index.
- If a dose is missed, do not double up; take the missed dose as soon as remembered or skip it if nearing the next dose.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided to reduce the risk of liver toxicity and other adverse effects.
Constructed-Response Questions
- For griseofulvin oral suspension (125 mg/5 mL), to determine how much to dispense:
- Calculate total daily dose: Prescribed 250 mg twice daily = 500 mg total.
- Determine milliliters needed per dose: For 250 mg, use the ratio (250 mg / 125 mg) × 5 mL = 10 mL needed per dose.
- After two weeks (14 days), the total volume to dispense would be 10 mL × 28 doses = 280 mL.
Examination Overview
- The FPGEE includes various question formats to assess candidates' pharmacy knowledge.
- A tutorial is available at the testing center to help candidates understand question formats and response submission.
Multiple-Choice Questions
- The Varicella vaccine is a live attenuated vaccine contraindicated for immunocompromised patients due to potential serious complications.
- Alternative vaccines like Pneumococcal polysaccharide, Meningococcal conjugate, and Subcutaneous influenza are generally safe for immunocompromised individuals as they are not live vaccines.
Multiple-Response Questions
- When counseling patients on oral tacrolimus, pharmacists should inform them:
- Avoid live virus vaccinations, as tacrolimus suppresses the immune system.
- Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should be avoided as they can increase tacrolimus levels, risking side effects.
- Medication levels must be monitored due to tacrolimus’ narrow therapeutic index.
- If a dose is missed, do not double up; take the missed dose as soon as remembered or skip it if nearing the next dose.
- Alcohol consumption should be avoided to reduce the risk of liver toxicity and other adverse effects.
Constructed-Response Questions
- For griseofulvin oral suspension (125 mg/5 mL), to determine how much to dispense:
- Calculate total daily dose: Prescribed 250 mg twice daily = 500 mg total.
- Determine milliliters needed per dose: For 250 mg, use the ratio (250 mg / 125 mg) × 5 mL = 10 mL needed per dose.
- After two weeks (14 days), the total volume to dispense would be 10 mL × 28 doses = 280 mL.
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