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Question 1 of 5

Indication for pamidronate administration is:

A. Failure of vitamin D formation in skin

B. Hypoparathyroidism

C. Elevated skeletal turnover

D. Hypercalcemia

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Hypercalcemia

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following medications is most commonly used for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain?

A. Methotrexate

B. Acetaminophen

C. Celecoxib

D. Prednisone

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Celecoxib

Question 3 of 5

Antitussives, which are medications containing dextromethorphan, are common and one of the most commonly abused drugs, especially by:

A. adults between the ages of 21-25 years

B. teenagers

C. adults 65 years and older

D. adults between the ages of 35-50 years

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: teenagers

Question 4 of 5

Which statement(s) about liberation of drugs is/are true? (Select all that apply.)

A. A drug must be dissolved in body fluids before it can be absorbed into body tissues.

B. A solid drug taken orally must disintegrate and dissolve in GI fluids to allow for absorption into the bloodstream for transport to the site of action.

C. The process of converting the drug into a soluble form can be controlled to a certain degree by the dosage form.

D. all the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: all the above

Question 5 of 5

A patient with hypertension is prescribed hydrochlorothiazide. The mechanism of action of hydrochlorothiazide involves:

A. Inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the kidneys

B. Blocking calcium channels in the blood vessels

C. Increasing the excretion of potassium

D. Relaxing vascular smooth muscle

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the kidneys