PHARMACOLOGY QUESTIONS

1. A patient was mistakenly administered vincristine instead of cytarabine intrathecally.

What is the likely outcome of this drug error?
A. Neuropathy
B. Death
C. Renal failure
D. Hearing loss

2. Which of the following should be administered prior to an infusion of the monoclonal

antibody rituximab?
A. Allopurinol and acetaminophen.
B. Folic acid and H2 receptor antagonist.
C. Antihistamine and acetaminophen.
D. Hepatitis B vaccine and vitamin B12

3. Which clinical situation is least appropriate for immunosuppression with sirolimus?

A. A patient with primary renal failure.
B. A patient who has failed calcineurin inhibitors due to neurotoxicity.
C. A patient who is 6 months post liver transplant and the incision site is fully healed.
D. A patient with an abnormal lipid profile

4. A 27-year-old married woman is asking about treatment options for obesity. She recently
stopped taking her birth control medications, as she felt they were contributing to her
weight gain. Which medication should be avoided in this patient?
A. Phentermine/topiramate
B. Orlistat
C. Diethylpropion
D. Lorcaserin

5. Which statement is correct regarding the difference between acetaminophen and

naproxen?
A. Acetaminophen has more anti-inflammatory effects compared with naproxen.
B. Acetaminophen has more GI side effects but less effects on bleeding compared with
naproxen.
C. Acetaminophen has less risk for CV events compared with naproxen.
D. Acetaminophen has fewer antipyretic effects than naproxen