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Question 3: When using oral steroids to treat an asthma exacerbation, the following is TRUE:

Question 9: George is a 55 year-old Caucasian male who is a Type II Diabetic. He is hypertensive and her BP has not been responsive to lifestyle and dietary changes. His glucose control is variable. The antihypertensive class of medications that has shown specific benefit to patients with diabetes and protective of renal function is:

The drug used to treat acne that is absolutely contraindicated in pregnant women is:

Patients on oral bisphosphonate therapy for osteoporosis should be instructed to:

Question 8: Ella, age 64 presents to the clinic for blood pressure (BP) follow up. Her BP today is 138/88. You notice that she has consistently run in the high 130s systolic over high 80s diastolic for the past 1 year.  She is a 30 pack year smoker and overweight. She was recently started on a statin medication for hyperlipidemia. Her atherosclerotic cardiovascular risk (ASCVD) is 12%. Best action to take at this time is:

Triptans with an NSAID are more effective than using either drug alone

Question 24 Match the drug/drug class with potential serious side effect.

Question 13: Jane., age 78 years is accompanied to the clinic by her daughter who indicates her mother has fallen twice in the past week and fainted while getting her hair done. Current medications include lisinopril 20mg daily (ACE-I) for many years, rosuvastatin 20mg daily (statin) and a daily multiple vitamin (supplement) for older adults. Her BP today in the clinic is 122/70 supine and 98/64 standing. Her HR is 84 and regular. The most appropriate action to take at this time is:  

Match the contraceptive measure with its associated potential  effect

Match the appropriate drug therapy with the condition