Here are multiple-choice questions (MCQs) relevant to pharmacy practice and preparation for exams like the SCFHS:
Pharmacology
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Which drug is used as the first-line treatment for hypertension in diabetic patients?
A) Beta-blockers
B) ACE inhibitors
C) Calcium channel blockers
D) Diuretics
Answer: B) ACE inhibitors -
What is the primary mechanism of action of metformin?
A) Increases insulin secretion
B) Reduces hepatic glucose production
C) Stimulates beta-cell activity
D) Inhibits glucagon release
Answer: B) Reduces hepatic glucose production
Pharmaceutical Calculations
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A patient is prescribed 500 mg of a drug every 8 hours. If the drug is available as a 250 mg tablet, how many tablets will the patient need in 24 hours?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 12
Answer: B) 6 -
A solution contains 2 g of drug in 500 mL. What is the concentration in mg/mL?
A) 2 mg/mL
B) 4 mg/mL
C) 8 mg/mL
D) 10 mg/mL
Answer: B) 4 mg/mL
Clinical Pharmacy
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Which of the following is the treatment of choice for esophageal candidiasis?
A) Fluconazole
B) Voriconazole
C) Amphotericin B
D) Terbinafine
Answer: A) Fluconazole -
Which of the following is a long-acting insulin?
A) Lispro
B) Glargine
C) Aspart
D) Regular insulin
Answer: B) Glargine
Pharmaceutics
- What is the role of polyethylene glycol (PEG) in drug formulations?
A) Increases drug elimination
B) Prolongs drug half-life
C) Enhances drug solubility
D) Reduces drug absorption
Answer: B) Prolongs drug half-life
Regulations and Ethics
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Which committee is responsible for adding or removing drugs from the hospital formulary?
A) Clinical Research Committee
B) Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
C) Patient Safety Committee
D) Mortality and Morbidity Committee
Answer: B) Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee -
Which of the following medications is classified as an over-the-counter (OTC) product?
A) Ibuprofen 400 mg
B) Simvastatin 10 mg
C) Omeprazole 20 mg
D) Amoxicillin 500 mg
Answer: A) Ibuprofen 400 mg
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