Q: A 6-year-old child weighing 44 lbs needs ibuprofen for fever. The recommended dose is 10 mg/kg every 6-8 hours. How many mg should be given per dose? (1 kg = 2.2 lbs)

$44 \div 2.2 = 20 \text{ kg}; 20 \times 10 = 200 \text{ mg}$

Q: A 75-year-old female (IBW = 60 kg, SCr = 1.2 mg/dL) needs her creatinine clearance estimated using the Cockcroft-Gault equation. What is her estimated CrCl?

$\text{CrCl} = 0.85 \times \frac{(140-75) \times 60}{72 \times 1.2} = 0.85 \times \frac{65 \times 60}{86.4} = 0.85 \times 45.14 = 38.37 \text{ mL/min}$

Q: Which of the following statements about pediatric dosing is correct?

Dosing in children <12 years is typically based on weight (mg/kg) and may differ in frequency from adults.

Q: Which of the following is a key principle of cultural competence in pharmacy practice?

Recognize individual differences and avoid stereotyping by asking open-ended questions.

Q: A pharmacist is counseling a parent on administering liquid medication to a child. Which is the best practice?

Use an oral syringe and describe the dose in mL.

Question 1

A 28-year-old pregnant woman is prescribed a medication classified as FDA Category D under the former system. What does this classification indicate about the drug's safety?

Accepted Answer

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but potential benefits may warrant use despite potential risks.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a teratogen?

Accepted Answer

An agent present during critical periods of development that can produce congenital defects.

Question 3

During which weeks of pregnancy is the fetus most vulnerable to birth defects caused by teratogens?

Accepted Answer

Weeks 3-8

Question 4

A 1-year-old child weighing 26 lbs is prescribed amoxicillin at 40 mg/kg/day divided every 8 hours for 10 days. What is the total daily dose in mg? (1 kg = 2.2 lbs)

Question 5

Which of the following is a recommended strategy to minimize drug exposure to a breastfed infant when the mother must take medication?

Accepted Answer

Choose a drug that is not excreted into breast milk and/or alter the timing of the drug regimen to allow nursing before taking the medication.

Question 6

A 6-year-old child weighing 44 lbs needs ibuprofen for fever. The recommended dose is 10 mg/kg every 6-8 hours. How many mg should be given per dose? (1 kg = 2.2 lbs)

Accepted Answer

$44 \div 2.2 = 20 	ext{ kg}; 20 	imes 10 = 200 	ext{ mg}$

Question 7

Which of the following is a key pharmacokinetic change in older adults that can affect drug dosing?

Accepted Answer

Larger volume of distribution for fat-soluble medications.

Question 8

A 75-year-old female (IBW = 60 kg, SCr = 1.2 mg/dL) needs her creatinine clearance estimated using the Cockcroft-Gault equation. What is her estimated CrCl?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{CrCl} = 0.85 	imes \frac{(140-75) 	imes 60}{72 	imes 1.2} = 0.85 	imes \frac{65 	imes 60}{86.4} = 0.85 	imes 45.14 = 38.37 	ext{ mL/min}$

Question 9

Which of the following is a recommended approach to improve medication adherence in older adults with cognitive impairment?

Accepted Answer

Include caregivers or family in education and provide written medication schedules.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about pediatric dosing is correct?

Accepted Answer

Dosing in children <12 years is typically based on weight (mg/kg) and may differ in frequency from adults.

Question 11

Which of the following is a key principle of cultural competence in pharmacy practice?

Accepted Answer

Recognize individual differences and avoid stereotyping by asking open-ended questions.

Question 12

A pharmacist is counseling a parent on administering liquid medication to a child. Which is the best practice?

Accepted Answer

Use an oral syringe and describe the dose in mL.

Question 13

Which of the following is a reason why older adults are at increased risk for medication-related problems?

Accepted Answer

They often use multiple medications and have changes in organ function.

Question 14

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding the current FDA Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule?

Accepted Answer

It provides a risk summary, clinical considerations, and data sections for each drug.

Question 15

A pharmacist is working with a transgender patient who has been on gender-affirming hormone therapy for over 6 months. When calculating creatinine clearance (CrCl), which approach is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Calculate CrCl and IBW based on the patient's gender identity.

Question 16

Which of the following is a recommended strategy for pharmacists to overcome language barriers with patients who have limited English proficiency?

Accepted Answer

Use a trained interpreter or pictograms when possible.

Question 17

Which of the following medications should generally be avoided in children due to the risk of Reye's syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct counseling point for parents administering medication to children?

Accepted Answer

Always read the label each time before administering and keep a medication administration record.

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