Miscellaneous Tier 3

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding therapy with Prograf?

• There are few reported common adverse reactions with this medication.

• Patients should be counseled to avoid grapefruit juice.

• This medication should be taken on an empty stomach.

• Many medications, including Over-the-counter medications (OTCs), may interact with this medication.

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding therapy with allopurinol?

• Patients should be counseled to take this medication after meals to decrease gastrointestinal upset.

• The maximum recommended dose is 300 mg qd.

• Patients should be counseled to drink plenty of fluids with this medication to prevent kidney stones.

• A rash sometimes occurs as a result of taking this medication.

Which of the following medications lists palpitations, sweating, and tremor as commonly reported adverse reactions?

• Aranesp

• Procrit

• EpiPen

• Trexall

What is the recommended MAINTENANCE dosing of varenicline?

• 0.5mg qd

• 0.5mg bid

• 1 mg qd

• 1 mg bid

What is the recommended dosing frequency of Restasis?

• Every 4 hours

• Every 8 hours

• Every 12 hours

• Every 24 hours

Which of the following is NOT a common adverse drug reaction with tamoxifen?

• Diarrhea

• Hot flashes

• Flushing

• Edema

Which of the following is NOT true regarding therapy with darbepoetin?

• This medication is administered qd for anemia.

• Edema and fatigue are two of the most commonly reported adverse drug reactions.

• This medication should be refrigerated.

• This medication is administered SC or IV.

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding epoetin?

• Diarrhea is not a common adverse reaction of this medication.

• This medication should be removed from the box before being placed in the refrigerator.

• Patients can use the remainder of one vial and combine it with another vial if needed for dosing.

• It may take several weeks to see the maximum effects of this medication.

Pharmacists can play an important role in fall prevention. It is especially important to counsel patients that have a high fracture risk about fall prevention strategies. Which of the following medications, due to its effects on estrogen levels, may increase the risk for fractures?

• Aranesp

• Prograf

• Arimidex

• Zyloprim

B.A. is a 12-year-old patient with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. He comes to your pharmacy with his mom to pick up a prescription for methotrexate. Which of the following is a key counseling point to tell B.A., as he is an active cross country runner?

• Only take this medication on an empty stomach.

• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.

• Nausea is not commonly reported with this medication.

• Drowsiness is the most common adverse drug reaction.