63 Neonatal hyperbilirubinemia is usually treated with phototherapy, resulting in prompt reduction in plasma bilirubin concentration Phototherapy is effective because of which of the following? A) Conversion of bilirubin to water-soluble isomers B) Decreased synthesis of bilirubin C) Decreased synthesis of heme D) Increased glucuronidation of bilirubin E) A switch in the excretory pathway of bilirubin

Question 62 Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis is commonly caused by: Question 62 options: a) Salmonella enterica b) Streptococcus pneumoniae c) Staphylococcus aureus d) Haemophilus influenzae

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33) Your patient has a chronic history of congestive heart failure and does not currently have pulmonary edema. Why is administration of a beta blocker beneficial to this patient? A) Beta blockers may help reduce the risk of blood clotting B) Beta blocker administration is not beneficial to this group C) Because beta blocker manufacturers pay you a lot of money to administer them D) Beta blockers minimize the risk of hypertrophic heart disease    34) If the patient in #33 had pulmonary edema, why could beta blocker administration be detrimental? A) The blood pressure could be lowered B) More fluid would back up into the lungs C) It would increase risk of blood clotting D) Beta blocker administration is indicated in this patient

4. A physician orders Humulin R 35 units qam and q5pm and Humulin N 60 units qam. a) How many 10-mL vials of Humulin R U-100 insulin are needed for a one month supply? b) How many 10-mL vials of Humulin N U-100 insulin are needed for a one month supply?

Miss Linda is a pharmacist giving a talk on the various dosage form. a) Highlight some of the advantages that can be achieved by coating the dosage form. (4) b) Briefly talk on the advantages of tablet dosage form over liquid dosage form.(4) c)Note the similarity and differences between ELIXIRS and LINIMENTS.(2)

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Which of the following is a thiazide diuretic? A) Lidocaine B) HCTZ C) Warfarin D) Gabapentin  Which of the following is a contraindication to Lidocaine?  A) Lidocaine allergy B) Hypernatremia C) Nausea D) Tremors 1- Your patient has a chronic history of congestive heart failure and does not currently have pulmonary edema. Why is administration of a beta blocker beneficial to this patient? A) Beta blockers may help reduce the risk of blood clotting B) Beta blocker administration is not beneficial to this group C) Because beta blocker manufacturers pay you a lot of money to administer them D) Beta blockers minimize the risk of hypertrophic heart disease 2. If the patient in #1 had pulmonary edema, why could beta blocker administration be detrimental? A) The blood pressure could be lowered B) More fluid would back up into the lungs C) It would increase risk of blood clotting D) Beta blocker administration is indicated in this patient  Which of the following is a sodium channel…

40) Which of the following prostaglandin inhibitors may be recommended during pregnancy, though 40) its absolute safety in pregnancy has not been fully established? A) Celebrex B) Ibuprofen C) Tylenol D) Aspirin 41) 41) A major concern with the repeated administration of opioids for the treatment of pain is, A) Tachypnea B) Miosis C) Dependence D) Diarrhea