PEBC (Health Promotion) Sample Questions
Categories: PEBC Canada
Ques. Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation for a pharmacist to provide to a patient regarding chronic allergic rhinitis from multiple environmental triggers?
a. Use oxymetazoline 2 sprays in each nostril bid
b. Use zippered, allergen-proof casings for mattresses and pillows
c. Open windows to get fresh air into the home
d. Take ibuprofen 200 mg/pseudoephedrine 30 mg po q8h
Answer: (b)
Ques. DS wishes to protect her children from West Nile infection and requests information from the pharmacist regarding insect repellents. Which of the following is correct information from the pharmacist?
a. DEET should be applied to the skin before sunscreen.
b. DEET is an effective repellant against mosquitoes, ticks, and stinging insects.
c. Products containing oil of citronella are not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
d. Products containing oil of citronella have a very short duration of effect.
Answer: (d)
Ques. A pharmacist is planning a public information session regarding the prevention and management of osteoporosis. Which of the following is an appropriate lifestyle recommendation to include?
a. Drink one to two glasses of red wine with dinner
b. Increase weight-bearing exercise such as walking
c. Meet daily calcium needs through supplements rather than diet
d. Rely on assistive devices such as canes or walkers to reduce the risk of falls
Answer: (b)
Ques. Which of the following scenarios best describes an effective strategy for a pharmacist to use to assist a patient who is a smoker in the preparation stage of change?
a. Providing factual information about the consequences of smoking to raise the patient's awareness
b. Identifying barriers and temptations associated with smoking cessation
c. Helping the patient to set a quit date and announce the decision to family and friends
d. Supporting and problem solving to address short-term, unanticipated issues
Answer: (c)
Ques. According to Canadian guidelines, which of the following patients should be offered the 13-valent pneumococcal vaccine, in addition to the 23-valent vaccine?
a. 51 year old patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus
b. 33 year old patient who is HIV-positive
c. 49 year old patient with chronic kidney disease
d. 45 year old patient with cirrhosis due to hepatitis C
Answer: (b)
Ques. In jurisdictions that do not require used fentanyl patches to be returned to pharmacies, which of the following is appropriate advice to provide to a patient regarding disposal of a fentanyl patch?
a. Affix the used patch to a piece of paper and place in the household garbage
b. Affix the used patch to a piece of paper and place in a secured garbage container, out of reach of children and pets
c. Fold the adhesive sides of the used patch against themselves and place it in the household garbage
d. Fold the adhesive sides of the used patch against themselves and flush it down the toilet
Answer: (d)