PEBC (Cardiovascular and CNS) Sample Questions
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Ques. When assessing response of antidepressants, which of the following symptoms response onset is approximately in 2 weeks?
A) neurovegetative symptoms such as appetite and sleep.
B) mood symptoms
C) cognitive symptoms
D) anxiety symptoms
E) psychosis symptoms
Answer: (a)
Ques. Which of the following SSRIs side effects require dose reduction or switching of antidepressant?
A) Nausea, diarrhea
B) Sleep disturbances
C) Headache
D) Increased sweating
E) Insomnia
Answer: (d)
Ques. SD is a 59-year-old retired person. Frequently visit to his family doctor for difficulty in sleep. Which of the following patient assessments is LEAST important for insomnia? Patient denies taking alcohol, smoking and watching TV.
A) Total sleep time
B) Sleep latency
C) Early and/or frequent awakening
D) Alcohol consumption
E) Daytime impact of sleeping problem
Answer: (d)
Ques. SDs doctor considering prescribing medication for insomnia. Which of the following medications have fast onset of action and least hangover?
A) Zopiclone
B) Lorazepam
C) Oxazepam
D) Diazepam
E) Clonazepam
Answer: (a)
Ques. MJ is a 41 years old chronic alcoholic male, no known allergies, past medical history: Anxiety, difficulty sleeping. Current medications: triazolam 0.5 mg qhs x 3 years and acetaminophen/caffeine/codeine (Tylenol #1) – ii prn headache. You notice that this patient has been coming in early for refills for triazolam and has received extra prescriptions for this medication from many walk-in clinics. Patient approaches you and states that he is concerned about his triazolam usage, so he stopped using it 24 hours ago. He asks you what the most common withdrawal symptoms will be:
A) Diarrhea, shakes and chills
B) Insomnia, muscle spasms and irritability
C) Increased headache, fatigue and nausea
D) Seizures, delirium, and hallucinations
Answer: (b)
Ques. KD is a 65 yr female patient of osteoarthritis on acetaminophen 650 mg qid ask for 120 tab of Tylenol # 1 recommended by the doctor she is already on an increased dose so what is the main concern of the pharmacist. Her lifestyle includes daily drinks 2 to 3 wines.
I) Overdose of acetaminophen
II) Constipation
III) Narcotic regulations
A) I only
B) III only
C) I and II only
D) II and III only
E) I, II, III
Answer: (c)