Pharmacy Phun Quiz
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Pharmacy Phun Quiz is doses of Pharmacy knowledge presented in quiz form—for pharmacists or anyone with an interest in pharmacy, medicines, and healthcare.
Answer: C. Pyridostigmine is indicated for Myasthenia Gravis NOT Alzheimer’s Disease. Memantine, donepezil, and rivastigmine are all treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. #AlzheimersAwareness
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Answer: C. Pyridostigmine is indicated for Myasthenia Gravis NOT Alzheimer’s Disease. Memantine, donepezil, and rivastigmine are all treatments for Alzheimer’s disease. #AlzheimersAwareness
Answer: D. Direct oral anticoagulants, hypertriglyceridemia, and hyperbilirubinemia may interfere with factor Xa inhibitor levels. However, Lupus may lead to elevated baseline pTT, thus PTT monitoring may lead to inaccurate representation of anticoagulation. Credit: @accpcardprn on X.
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Answer: D. Direct oral anticoagulants, hypertriglyceridemia, and hyperbilirubinemia may interfere with factor Xa inhibitor levels. However, Lupus may lead to elevated baseline pTT, thus PTT monitoring may lead to inaccurate representation of anticoagulation. Credit: @accpcardprn on X.
Answer: A, 5.7-6.0%. A hemoglobin A1c measurement of 6.4% is not awful, but it is an indicator of prediabetes. 6.5% or above is an indication of diabetes or lack of glycemic control in a known diabetic. >7% is not good. Two decades ago, 7% was considered normal.
November 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Answer: A, 5.7-6.0%. A hemoglobin A1c measurement of 6.4% is not awful, but it is an indicator of prediabetes. 6.5% or above is an indication of diabetes or lack of glycemic control in a known diabetic. >7% is not good. Two decades ago, 7% was considered normal.
Answer: D. Rest and supportive care are recommended for HAV, a self-limiting disease. If hepatitis A is severe enough, hospitalization may be required. IM immune globulin can be used.
October 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Answer: D. Rest and supportive care are recommended for HAV, a self-limiting disease. If hepatitis A is severe enough, hospitalization may be required. IM immune globulin can be used.
Answer: D. Prodrug tamoxifen requires CYP2D6 activation for effectiveness. Paroxetine inhibits CYP2D6. This interaction blocking the conversion of tamoxifen to its active metabolite, endoxifen, reduces the efficacy of tamoxifen, increasing the risk of breast cancer occurrence.
October 12, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Answer: D. Prodrug tamoxifen requires CYP2D6 activation for effectiveness. Paroxetine inhibits CYP2D6. This interaction blocking the conversion of tamoxifen to its active metabolite, endoxifen, reduces the efficacy of tamoxifen, increasing the risk of breast cancer occurrence.
Answer: B. Golimumab (Simponi, Simponi Aria) is the missing TNF-alfa inhibitor. Anakinra is an IL-1 antagonist; natalizumab is an anti-α4-integrin antibody; rilonacept is an interleukin antagonist. All of them modify the immune system, but only golimumab is a TNF-alfa inhibitor.
September 15, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Answer: B. Golimumab (Simponi, Simponi Aria) is the missing TNF-alfa inhibitor. Anakinra is an IL-1 antagonist; natalizumab is an anti-α4-integrin antibody; rilonacept is an interleukin antagonist. All of them modify the immune system, but only golimumab is a TNF-alfa inhibitor.
Answer: D. Phenylephrine is an alpha-adrenergic agonist, a vasoconstrictor–orally it is not effective, but intranasally it relieves nasal congestion due to cold or allergy. The ophthalmic preparations relieve redness. It is administered IV for hypotension due to anesthesia.
September 9, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Answer: D. Phenylephrine is an alpha-adrenergic agonist, a vasoconstrictor–orally it is not effective, but intranasally it relieves nasal congestion due to cold or allergy. The ophthalmic preparations relieve redness. It is administered IV for hypotension due to anesthesia.
The answer is C, respiratory depression. Overdose of sedative/hypnotics can cause coma and fatal central respiratory arrest. Credit qbankusmle.com.
August 27, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The answer is C, respiratory depression. Overdose of sedative/hypnotics can cause coma and fatal central respiratory arrest. Credit qbankusmle.com.
The answer is B, benazepril. All ACE inhibitors may cause angioedema. Although on average the incidence is less than 1%, it occurs 5 times more often in patients of African descent.
August 18, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The answer is B, benazepril. All ACE inhibitors may cause angioedema. Although on average the incidence is less than 1%, it occurs 5 times more often in patients of African descent.
The answer is C, both. ACEIs (lisinopril), ARBs, and potassium-sparing diuretics (amiloride) tend to cause hyperkalemia. Ringer’s lactate solution should be avoided in these patients if possible.
August 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The answer is C, both. ACEIs (lisinopril), ARBs, and potassium-sparing diuretics (amiloride) tend to cause hyperkalemia. Ringer’s lactate solution should be avoided in these patients if possible.
The answer is C. Imipenem + cilastatin (Primaxin) is the only one of these options that penetrates the BBB and is eventually effective against BLP organisms. Source: qbankusmle.com. Incidentally, ticarcillin is not available in the US.
August 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The answer is C. Imipenem + cilastatin (Primaxin) is the only one of these options that penetrates the BBB and is eventually effective against BLP organisms. Source: qbankusmle.com. Incidentally, ticarcillin is not available in the US.
The answers are B, 1, and 3. Aclidinium (Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist) + formoterol (Long-Acting Beta-2 Agonist) is a bronchodilator combination used for COPD. It is NOT indicated for asthma or acute bronchospasm.
August 5, 2025 at 11:04 AM
The answers are B, 1, and 3. Aclidinium (Long-Acting Muscarinic Antagonist) + formoterol (Long-Acting Beta-2 Agonist) is a bronchodilator combination used for COPD. It is NOT indicated for asthma or acute bronchospasm.