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General Review Questions 1- The least amount of elemental iron is provided by: Fumarate Sulfate Gluconate Polysaccharide 2- The most amount of elemental iron 3- Advantage of Heme Iron 4- Patient takes 1 tablet ferrous fumarate 300 mg bid. What is his daily quantity of elemental iron rec...

General Review Questions 1- The least amount of elemental iron is provided by: Fumarate Sulfate Gluconate Polysaccharide 2- The most amount of elemental iron 3- Advantage of Heme Iron 4- Patient takes 1 tablet ferrous fumarate 300 mg bid. What is his daily quantity of elemental iron received? 5- Supplements required for anemia in CKD 6- Patient is prescribed prednisone due to lower level of corticosteroid in his blood. What time should he be advised to take the medication? Why? What auxiliary labels will be used? What side effects? Any food related advise? Vitamins? 7- Patients with has Chronic kidney disease or receiving chemotherapy have anemia, what are the treatment options? 8- Blood pressure lowering meds are contraindicated in pregnancy----------, while ---- are safe. 9- Side effects of HCTZ include increasing level of --------, ----------, -----------, and lowering level of ------and ------- 10- A patient come to the pharmacy and has been diagnosed with asthma and will be starting his Ventolin inhaler. Which of the following medications in his profile would need an intervention? Atorvastatin Propranolol Amlodipine. Alendronate 11- A patient came to the pharmacy as he has just been diagnosed with Hypertension. His Rx is for HCTZ 12.5 mg po OD. He has pollen, sulfa, and egg allergies. What auxiliary labels will you use on the vial? What advise will you share with the patient? When the prescription was given to the pharmacist for the final check, the pharmacist had a concern. What could that be? 12- Warfarin is -------- drug and works by affecting ------------- factors which are ---,---,---,----. Its level is monitored through -------, antidote is ------------, in emergency cases we can give------- Its disadvantages include--------,-----,----- 13- Oral treatment of Hypertension treatment in pregnancy includes-------, in emergency IV-------------- can be given Labetalol tab Nifedipine XL tab Methyldopa tab IV labetalol (q 30 min prn) IV hydralazine (q 30 min prn) 14- Examples for DOAC rivaroxaban, abixaban, edoxaban, dabigatran  brand names (Xarelto, Eliquis, Lixiana, Pradaxa) 15-Medication that helps in blood thinning by acting on P2Y12 (ADP) Receptor Blocker includes ………….. This medication that has no important interactions………….. 16- A blood thinner we get from a snake venom Eptifibatide (Integrillin®) 17- Anticoagulant affected by diet Warfarin 18- An antiplatelet that can be used for pain relief ASA 19- A vitamin that can save life on anticoagulant overdose Vit. K 20- A blood thinner combo that can cause headache Dipyridamole +ASA 21- Test to monitor Heparin………. and its antidote is……… 22- Test to monitor Warfarin ……its antidote…….. and ……in case of……. 23. Antidote for Dadigatran (Pradaxa) Praxbind® (Idarucizumab) 24. Which of the following is a common side effect of beta blockers? o A) Hypertension o B) Bradycardia o C) Hyperglycemia o D) Tachycardia 25. Beta blockers are contraindicated in patients with: o A) Asthma o B) Hypertension o C) Diabetes o D) Hyperlipidemia 26. Calcium channel blockers primarily work by: o A) Increasing heart rate o B) Decreasing blood pressure o C) Increasing blood volume o D) Decreasing cholesterol levels 27. A common side effect of calcium channel blockers is: o A) Constipation o B) Diarrhea o C) Weight loss o D) Insomnia 28. Patients taking calcium channel blockers should avoid: o A) High-fiber foods o B) Grapefruit juice o C) Leafy greens o D) Dairy products 29. Which type of diuretic is commonly used to treat hypertension? o A) Loop diuretics o B) Thiazide diuretics o C) Potassium-sparing diuretics o D) Osmotic diuretics 30. A potential side effect of loop diuretics is: o A) Hyperkalemia o B) Hypokalemia o C) Hypernatremia o D) Hyponatremia 31. Patients on diuretics should be advised to: o A) Increase salt intake o B) Decrease fluid intake o C) Monitor electrolyte levels o D) Avoid potassium-rich foods 32. Patients taking nitrates should avoid: o A) Alcohol o B) High-fiber foods o C) Leafy greens o D) Dairy products 33. A common side effect of nitrates is: o A) Headache o B) Constipation o C) Weight gain o D) Insomnia 34. Nitrates are commonly used to treat: o A) Hypertension o B) Angina o C) Diabetes o D) Hyperlipidemia 35. ACE inhibitors primarily work by: o A) Increasing heart rate o B) Decreasing blood pressure o C) Increasing blood volume o D) Decreasing cholesterol levels 36. Patients taking ACE inhibitors should avoid: o A) High-potassium foods o B) High-fiber foods o C) Leafy greens o D) Dairy products 37. A common side effect of ACE inhibitors is: o A) Dry cough o B) Diarrhea o C) Weight loss o D) Insomnia 38. What is the primary goal of treatment during a myocardial infarction? o A) Lowering blood pressure o B) Reducing cholesterol levels o C) Restoring blood flow to the heart o D) Managing pain 39. Which medication class is known for causing peripheral edema as a side effect? o A) Beta blockers o B) Calcium channel blockers o C) Diuretics o D) Statins 40. Which of the following medications can cause hyperkalemia? o A) Beta blockers o B) Calcium channel blockers o C) Diuretics o D) ACE inhibitors 41. Statins are primarily used to: o A) Lower blood pressure o B) Reduce cholesterol levels o C) Increase heart rate o D) Decrease blood sugar levels 42. A serious side effect of statins is: o A) Liver damage o B) Kidney stones o C) Hypertension o D) Hyperglycemia 43. Patients taking statins should avoid: o A) High-protein foods o B) Grapefruit juice o C) Leafy greens o D) Dairy products 44. Which lipid parameter is most commonly targeted in the treatment of dyslipidemia? o A) HDL cholesterol o B) LDL cholesterol o C) Triglycerides o D) Total cholesterol 45. Which lipid parameter is most commonly targeted in the treatment of dyslipidemia? o A) HDL cholesterol o B) LDL cholesterol o C) Triglycerides o D) Total cholesterol 46. Which class of drugs is most commonly used to treat dyslipidemia? o A) Beta-blockers o B) Statins o C) ACE inhibitors o D) Diuretics 47. Which medication is commonly used to reduce fluid overload in heart failure patients? o A) Beta-blockers o B) ACE inhibitors o C) Diuretics o D) Statins 48. Which of the following is a common symptom of heart failure? o A) Shortness of breath o B) Headache o C) Nausea o D) Rash 49. Which of the following is a risk factor for myocardial infarction? o A) Low blood pressure o B) High cholesterol o C) Low cholesterol o D) High physical activity 50. Which of the following is a non-pharmacological treatment for heart failure? o A) Increased salt intake o B) Fluid restriction o C) Increased alcohol consumption o D) Smoking  Patient Profile: Name: Sarah Williams Age: 32 Medical History: Hyperlipidemia Current Medications: None (discontinued statins due to pregnancy) Scenario: Sarah is 20 weeks pregnant and has been diagnosed with dyslipidemia. Her LDL cholesterol is high Question: What are the safe treatment options for this patient?