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Ms. Phoenix takes metoprolol tartrate twice daily. Metoprolol is classified as a what?
beta-blocker
Mrs. Mangram is getting a new Rx for Nitrostat. Which side effect will the pharmacist tell her about?
dizziness
Vytorin is a combination of ezetimibe and which other medication?
simvastatin
A patient is currently taking a fluoroquinolone. Which medication should they separate by 2 to 6 hours to prevent binding up of the fluoroquinolone?
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Mr. Pham is about to get a consultation on a new Rx for Lopressor. Which side effect of this medication will the pharmacist tell Mr. Pham about?
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Mr. Wayne asks for the pharmacist to help him select an over-the-counter product for diarrhea. Which medication is classified as an antidiarrheal?
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Mr. Twiggs has a prescription for digoxin. Which drug class does digoxin belong to?
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What is the brand name of warfarin?
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What is a brand name of evolocumab?
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What is the generic name of Pradaxa?
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Which medication is classified as a proton pump inhibitor?
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What is the drug class of Vasotec?
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Ms. Gibson is picking up a refill on her ramipril. What is the brand name for ramipril?
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Ms. Nixon comes to the counter with a bottle of Tums. This product is classified as a what?
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Which drug class does gemfibrozil belong to?
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Which drug is a PCSK9 inhibitor?
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What is the brand name of docusate?
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What is a common side effect of Lovaza?
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What is the brand name of lubiprostone?
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Diclegis combines vitamin B6 with what other product?
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Ms. Fox brings in a prescription for Dexilant. What medical condition would you update her pharmacy profile with?
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Mr. Long takes Micardis. Which medication would represent a duplicate therapy?
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Which medication is a therapeutic duplication for Procardia?
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Which product is classified as an antacid?
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What is the brand name of amiodarone?
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What is a common side effect of Tums?
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Where should Repatha be stored before dispensing?
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Which medication is classified as a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist?
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Mr. Jones has high cholesterol. Which medication on his profile helps lower cholesterol?
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What is the brand name of metoclopramide?
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Ms. Grey has been constipated for a few days, and she wants to speak to the pharmacist about getting a medication to help. Which product is the pharmacist most likely to recommend?
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What is the brand name of nitroglycerin sublingual tablets?
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Ms. Lincoln has a new prescription for Plavix. What is this medication classified as?
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Ms. Gilland takes amiodarone. What is amiodarone used to treat?
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Mr. Weaver brings in a new prescription for Phenergan. Which medication on his profile is a duplicate therapy with this new medication?
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A patient is about to get a consultation on a new Rx for Procardia. Which side effect can happen with this medication?
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Mr. Steller takes Hytrin in the evening. What is the generic name for Hytrin?
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Which medication is available as a sublingual tablet?
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Study Notes
Beta-Blockers
- Metoprolol tartrate is a beta-blocker, taken twice daily.
Nitrostat
- Nitrostat may cause dizziness as a side effect.
Vytorin
- Vytorin combines ezetimibe with simvastatin.
Fluoroquinolones
- Bismuth subsalicylate should be separated by 2 to 6 hours from fluoroquinolones to avoid binding.
Lopressor
- Common side effect of Lopressor is a slow heart rate.
Antidiarrheals
- Pepto-Bismol is classified as an antidiarrheal medication.
Cardiac Glycosides
- Digoxin is categorized as a cardiac glycoside.
Warfarin
- Warfarin is marketed under the brand name Coumadin.
Evolocumab
- The brand name for evolocumab is Repatha.
Pradaxa
- Dabigatran is the generic name for Pradaxa.
Proton Pump Inhibitors
- Nexium belongs to the proton pump inhibitor class.
ACE Inhibitors
- Vasotec is classified as an ACE inhibitor.
Ramipril
- Ramipril is sold under the brand name Altace.
Antacids
- Tums is classified as an antacid.
Fibrates
- Gemfibrozil falls under the fibrate drug class.
PCSK9 Inhibitors
- Alirocumab is identified as a PCSK9 inhibitor.
Docusate
- Docusate is commonly known by the brand name Colace.
Lovaza
- A common side effect of Lovaza is heartburn.
Lubiprostone
- Amitiza is the brand name for lubiprostone.
Diclegis
- Diclegis combines vitamin B6 with doxylamine.
Acid Reflux
- Dexilant is used to treat acid reflux.
Duplicate Therapy
- Valsartan may represent duplicate therapy for patients taking Micardis.
Therapeutic Duplication
- Norvasc is considered therapeutic duplication for Procardia.
Antacids
- Calcium carbonate is classified as an antacid.
Amiodarone
- Amiodarone is branded as Cordarone and is used to treat arrhythmias.
Tums Side Effects
- Constipation is a common side effect associated with Tums use.
Repatha Storage
- Repatha should be stored in a refrigerator before dispensing.
Neurokinin-1 Receptor Antagonists
- Emend is classified as a neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist.
Cholesterol Management
- Lovastatin is used to help lower cholesterol levels.
Metoclopramide
- Regland is the brand name for metoclopramide.
Constipation Relief
- Bisacodyl is likely to be recommended for constipation relief.
Sublingual Nitroglycerin
- Nitrostat refers to nitroglycerin in sublingual tablet form.
Antiplatelet Medication
- Plavix is classified as an antiplatelet agent.
Duplicate Therapies
- Prochlorperazine may duplicate therapy with Phenergan.
Procardia Side Effects
- Procardia can cause swelling as a side effect.
Hytrin
- Hytrin's generic name is terazosin.
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