PEBC (Therapeutic) Sample Questions
Categories: PEBC Canada
Ques. A 10 years child with ADHD. His doctor diagnosed his condition and prescribed methylphenidate CR capsule 10 mg twice daily. Best thing the pharmacist should do is
A) Call the doctor to switch the patient to methylphenidate CR tab 20 mg/dose since the latter is given in divided doses.
B) Call the doctor to ensure him that methylphenidate CR is given once daily and not twice daily
C) Dispense the prescription as it is
D) Call the doctor to prescribe him methylphenidate since the capsule can be opened and sprinkled on soft foods
E) None of the above
Answer: (b)
Ques. What is monitored in 10-year-olds using methylphenidate, except?
A) Weight loss
B) Insomnia
C) Constipation
D) Reduce hyperactivity
E) Attention in his studies
F) Suicidal plans
Answer: (c)
Ques. The child's mother is concerned about the addiction of ADHD medications, What to tell her? except
A) Giving ADHD therapy now will reduce the abuse further in life
B) Drugs are addictive. However it is safe to use as prescribed by the doctor.
C) Improve in social interactions
D) Improve in athletic performance
E) Improve academic performance
Answer: (a)
Ques. Which of the following antidepressants is most effective in the treatment of post herpetic neuralgia, and diabetic neuropathic pain?
a. Amitriptyline
b. Fluoxetine
c. Paroxetine
d. Citalopram
Answer: (a)
Ques. Which of the following DOES NOT have any value in the treatment of symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia
I) Carbamazepine
II) Baclofen
III) Meloxicam
A) I only
B) III only
C) I and II only
D) II and III only
E) I, II, III
Answer: (b)
Ques. KP is a 27 year old man using salbutamol and fluticasone inhalers for asthma. Having a dry cough. He asks the pharmacist, why all OTC cough suppressants like dextromethorphan (DM) should be avoided?
A) DM may hide early symptoms of asthma attack
B) DM interact with corticosteroids making both ineffective
C) All people asthma should consult with physician as soon as respiratory symptoms develops
D) codeine is more safe and effective for people with asthma
Answer: (a)
Ques. What is the target of total cholesterol in the patient have coronary artery disease (MI, post MI, STEMI, NSTEMI, Unstable angina)
A) < 2.2 mmol/L
B) <4.0 mmol/L
C) <1.8 mmol/L
D) 4.5 mmol/L
Answer: (b)
Ques. What is the target of LDL in the patient have diabetes mellitus
A) < 2.2 mmol/L
B) <2.0 mmol/L
C) <1.8 mmol/L
D) 2.5 mmol/L
Answer: (b)