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    1. Which of the following methods of comminution involves mixing a powder with a mortar and pestle and incorporating a small amount of liquid to help with the grinding process?
      A)
      Spatulation.
      B)
      Trituration.
      C)
      Levigation.
      D)
      Pulverization by intervention.
      E)
      Geometric dilution.
    2. How many mEq of potassium chloride are in a 100 mL solution containing 0.5 g of KCl (molecular weights: K = 39; Cl = 35.5)? Round the final answer to the nearest whole number.
      A)
      25
      B)
      28
      C)
      14
      D)
      13
      E)
      7
    3. What are the generic names for Zestoretic?
      A)
      Lisinopril with hydrochlorothiazide
      B)
      Enalapril with hydrochlorothiazide
      C)
      Losartan with hydrochlorothiazide
      D)
      Amlodipine with hydrochlorothiazide
    4. Death of tissue associated with a loss of blood supply is:
      A)
      Gangrene
      B)
      Abscess
      C)
      Eczema
      D)
      Furuncle
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    1. HBV is transmitted via:
      A)
      Semen/vaginal secretions
      B)
      Mother's milk
      C)
      Blood
      D)
      Transplacental
      E)
      All of the above
    2. K-TAB tablets contain 20 mEq of potassium in the form of potassium chloride. (1) is milligrams of potassium chloride in each tablet. Round to the nearest whole number. Do not include units. (MW of KCl is 74.5)
      Correct Answer:1490 mg
    3. What would be the equivalent ratio strength of a 10% w/v solution?
      A)
      1:1
      B)
      1:10
      C)
      1:100
      D)
      1:1,000
      E)
      10:1
    4. Which of the following is/are true of diastereomers?
      A)
      Differ at one or more chiral center, but not all
      B)
      Non-superimposable mirror images
      C)
      Differ in configuration only at one asymmetric center
      D)
      Differ only at the penultimate carbon
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    1. More than 90% of dietary nitrogen is excreted in urine in the form of:
      A)
      citrulline
      B)
      uric acid
      C)
      urea
      D)
      glutamate
      E)
      ammonia
    2. As a student pharmacist on rotation in a cardiology clinic, you are asked by your preceptor to use the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process on all new patients. Mr. PA is the patient you will meet with at 9 am. As you review her medication list, you identify two drug interactions. What part of the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process are you using when you identify drug interactions?
      A)
      Collect
      B)
      Assess
      C)
      Plan
      D)
      Follow-up
      E)
      Implement
    3. ____ is the concentration, in milligrams per milliliter, of a solution containing 23.5 mEq of sodium chloride per milliliter. Round answer to the nearest whole number. Do not include units. (MW of NaCl is 58.5)
    4. Given a 20% w/v solution of chlorhexidine gluconate, what volume is required to make 400 mL of a 2% w/v solution?
      A)
      4 mL
      B)
      20 mL
      C)
      80 mL
      D)
      40 mL
      E)
      2 mL
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    1. Which of the enzymes is involved in the rate-limiting step of glycolysis?
      A)
      Phosphoglucose isomerase
      B)
      Phosphofructokinase-1
      C)
      Hexokinase
      D)
      Aldolase
      E)
      Glucokinase
    2. Chromosomes in bacteria:
      A)
      DNA
      B)
      single
      C)
      circular
      D)
      haploid
      E)
      all of the above
    3. A prescription calls for 5 mg of morphine sulfate. Using a sensitivity requirement of 5 mg, how would you obtain the required amount of morphine sulfate with an error not greater than 5%?
      A)
      100 mg of drug, 1900 mg of diluent, 100 mg of aliquot
      B)
      150 mg of drug, 2250 mg of diluent, 100 mg of aliquot
      C)
      125 mg of drug, 1675 mg of diluent, 80 mg of aliquot
      D)
      120 mg of drug, 2000 mg of diluent, 100 mg of aliquot
      E)
      80 mg of drug, 1920 mg of diluent, 80 mg of aliquot
    4. Select the correct statement:
      A)
      Mycoplasma has cell wall
      B)
      plasmids are present in gram negative bacteria
      C)
      Gram negative bacteria form spores
      D)
      bacterial ribosomes are not the major target for antibacterial drugs
      E)
      Gram positive bacteria have peri-plasmic space
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    1. Which of the following describes the 'Diagnosis Related Group (DRG)' reimbursement system?
      A)
      A fixed amount each month for each enrolled patient, regardless of amount of services provided.
      B)
      A flat rate per day of patient stay is used, regardless of the number or type of services provided.
      C)
      A flat rate is fixed for a specific diagnosis e.g., $5000 for type 2 diabetes. Payment is based on the care given to and resources used by a "typical" patient with that disease.
      D)
      A negotiated fee schedule is used and reimbursed for each health service provided.
    2. Using technical medical terminology is important to ensure accurate and concise patient counseling.
      A)
      True
      B)
      False
    3. How much 25% stock solution and distilled water will you need to make 1 L of a 1:400 solution?
      A)
      10 mL of the 25% solution and 990 mL of water
      B)
      990 mL of the 25% solution and 10 mL of water
      C)
      100 mL of the 25% solution and 900 mL of water
      D)
      900 mL of the 25% solution and 10 mL of water
    4. Patients are referred to you for hyperlipidemia management, and they have the following LDL cholesterol measurements on their first visit: Male 195 mg/dL; Female 140 mg/dL; Female 165 mg/dL; Male 150 mg/dL; Female 135 mg/dL; Male 170 mg/dL; Female 145 mg/dL; Male 150 mg/dL; Male 160 mg/dL. Which of the following is the mean and median LDL cholesterol for male patients in the scenario above?
      A)
      Mean = 165.0, Median = 160
      B)
      Mean = 166.25, Median = 150
      C)
      Mean = 156.25, Median = 150
      D)
      Mean = 156.25, Median = 155
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    1. Which of the following are complications of contact lens overwear?
      A)
      Corneal abrasions
      B)
      Ocular hypoxia
      C)
      Ocular allergies
      D)
      All of the above
      E)
      A and B
    2. Metabolic effect of thyroid hormone is
      A)
      Increased BMR
      B)
      Increased protein synthesis
      C)
      Increased glycolysis
      D)
      Increased heat production
      E)
      All the above
    3. All of the following are considered self-care strategies EXCEPT:
      A)
      Using a nonprescription medication to treat a headache
      B)
      Maintaining a healthy lifestyle by taking vitamins
      C)
      Annual check up with primary care provider
      D)
      Drinking hot tea for a cold
    4. Which of the following diseases produce hypothyroidism?
      A)
      Graves' disease
      B)
      Addison's disease
      C)
      Hashimotos thyroiditis
      D)
      Cushing Disease
      E)
      Toxic adenoma of the thyroid
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