80. How many grams of 2.5% lidocaine jelly should be mixed with 360gm of 0.25% lidocaine jelly to make a 1%
jelly?
a. 120 gm
b. 130 gm
c. 160 gm
d. 180 gm
81. If 6 ml of phenol are added to 200 ml of lotion, what is the percentage (v/v) of phenol in the lotion?
a. 1%
b. 2%
c. 3%
d. 4%
82. A drug that causes a narrowing of the blood vessels is called a:
a. emetic
b. pruritic
c. vasoconstrictor
d. vasodilator
83. Which of the following medications is a tricyclic antidepressant?
a. amitriptyline
b. fluoxetine
c. metoprolol
d. thioridazine
84. Which of the following may reduce the absorption of tetracyclines when given together?
a. antacids
b. iron
c. dairy products
d. all of these
85. Which of the following is a triphasic oral contraceptive?
a. Loestrin
b. Desogen
c. Ovcon
d. Triphasil
86. Which of the following insulin is classified as short acting?
a. Regular
b. Lente
c. Ultralente
d. NPH
87. Which of the following is a stimulant laxative?
a. Bisacodyl
b. Docusate Sodium
c. Glycerin
d. Mineral Oil
88. Convert 55 kg to lbs.
a. 105
b. 111
c. 98
d. 121
89. An elixir of KCL contains 20mEq/5ml. Calculate the number of ml needed for a 12 day supply if the patient takes
40mEq per day.
a. 100
b. 120
c. 140
d. 180
90. A prescription for Digoxin 0.25mg retails for $5.99. What is the cost of the medication if the gross profit is
55%?
a. $2.70
b. $3.87
c. $1.88
d. $2.99
91. The term “cost” can be defined as:
a. what the customer pays
b. the cost to the manufacturer
c. the invoice amount to the pharmacy
d. the invoice amount to the manufacturer
92. Gemfibrozil is the generic name for:
a. Lescol
b. Questran
c. Lopid
d. Zocor
93. Covert from Celsius to Fahrenheit: 17°C = ? °F
a. 52.6
b. 62.6
c. 58.4
d. 60.0
94. The drug of choice to treat children for fever or flu-like symptoms is:
a. Acetaminophen
b. Aspirin
c. St. Joes
d. Ibuprofen
95. Arnie weighs 205 lbs. How many kgs does Arnie weigh?
a. 85
b. 103
c. 93
d. 89
96. Tablets held in the mouth for slow dissolution are called:
a. effervescents
b. lozenges
c. matrix tablets
d. pellets
97. In what proportion should 10% ethanol be mixed with 65% ethanol to obtain 50% ethanol?
a. 9/10 of 10% and 1/10 of 65%
b. 8/11 of 65% and 3/11 of 10%
c. 1/11 of 65% and 10/11 of 10%
d. 2/3 of 65% and 1/3 of 10%
98. Verapamil is the generic for all of the following EXCEPT:
a. Calan
b. Cardizem
c. Isoptin
d. Verelan
99. Tobramycin injection is given in D5W/50ml as 250mg over 20 minutes every 8 hours. How many mg are
administered on a daily basis?
a. 600
b. 650
c. 700
d. 750
