Pharm Midterm 1 Exam Questions And Answers

1. Why are most statins recommended to be taken in the evening? Can cause insomnia Decreases stomach upset Cholesterol synthesis increases during the night Cholesterol synthesis decreases during the night2. What is the mechanism of action of ezetimibe? It inhibits the absorption of bile, thus causing the liver to produce bile from cholesterol.* It decreases the adhesion of cholesterol on the arterial walls. It inhibits absorption of dietary and biliary cholesterol in the small intestine. (option cutoff)3. Which of the following is not an expected adverse effect of Niacin? Arthralgias Hyperglycemia Itching Flushing4. Which adverse effects would you monitor for a patient receiving a statin tomanage cholesterol levels. Select all that apply. Gallstone development Increased serum transaminase levels Unexplained muscle pain or tenderness * Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease * Elevated creatinine kinase (CK) level with muscle pain *5. Which of the following drug classes should be avoided in peptic ulcer disease? Avoid diuretics Avoid NSAIDS Avoid proton pump inhibitors Avoid antibiotics6. Which of the following groups of antibiotics is notable for side effects such as nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity? Cephalosporins Beta-lactams Aminoglycoside Tetracyclines7. Which of the following is most likely an intervention for otitis media? Corticosteroids Aspirin Immunoglobulins Amoxicillin 8. Which