EMT Practice Test

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Question1: Your patient is a 43-year-old male who is experiencing post-operative voiding difficulty after an elective inguinal hernia repair. His post void residual volume was 280 cc.
Which of the following medications is the most appropriate choice of therapy for this patient?

Question2: Which of the following are non-pharmacological measure that may control symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease?

Question3: Which of these medicines is well-known to cause a positive direct Coombs test?

Question4: LN is 84 YOM who is in hospital for a back surgery. His height is 5 feet and 4 inches, weight 85 kg and NKDA.
His past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus, major depression, hypothyroidism and chronic back pain. Post-op day 1, LN's medication includes Dexamethasone 8 mg iv q6h with taper dosing, Ondansetron 4mg iv q6h prn for N/V, Levothyroxine 0.075 mg po daily, Lisinopril 10mg po daily, Citalopram
20mg po daily, Docusate sodium / Senna 1 tab po twice a day, Bisacodyl 10mg suppository daily prn for constipation, Famotidine 20mg iv q12hr, Metoclopramide 10mg iv q6h, Metformin 500mg po bid, D51/2NS with 20K at 125mls/hour and Hydromorphone PCA at 0.2mg/hour of basal rate, demand dose 0.1mg. lock-out every 6min, one hour limit 2.2mg/hour. Pertinent morning labs includes serum creatinine 1.4mg/dl, Mg 1.5mg/ dl, K 5.0mmol/L, Na 135 mmol/L.
Which of the following medication may cause psychotic episode such as emotional lability, hallucinations, mania, mood swings and schizophrenic reasons?

Question5: JK is a 67 years old African American man who presents to your clinic for his blood pressure management.
His past medical history includes Peptic ulcer disease and hypertension. His two BP readings are 160/98,
159/96 and HR 85. He says he has been adherent to his medication and lifestyle. He currently takes 12.5mg Chlorthalidone and Prilosec 20mg daily.
Which of the following is the best strategy to manage his blood pressure?

Question6: A 55-year-old female is receiving chemotherapy for metastatic carcinoma. She threatens to stop her treatment because of severe nausea and vomiting. The oncologist plans to use prochlorperazine to reduce the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapeutic agents. What is the mechanism of action of prochlorperazine?

Question7: Mesna is typically administered alongside which of these chemotherapeutic agents?

Question8: Aluminum levels may rise to toxic levels in patients with renal failure if administered with which of these medicines?

Question9: What is the best anti-thyroid regimen in a pregnant woman who has clinically significant hyperthyroidism?

Question10: Which of the following beta-blocker is NOT proven to reduce mortality in patients with Systolic CHF?

Question11: What is the mechanism of action of the active ingredient found in Zyflo?

Question12: Which of the following is/are nominal data?

Question13: Which of the following is/are ordinal data?

Question14: What is the active ingredient found in the medicine Adalat?

Question15: In Normal distribution, what percentage of the sample is found within 2 standard deviation of the mean?

Question16: A Physician orders Dobutamine HCl IV infusion at 5 mcg/kg/min. Dobutamine HCl is available as 500 mg in
250 mL of D5W. The patient weighs 68 kg. Calculate the infusion rate in mL/hr.

Question17: What vitamin should the a patient receive to avoid Wernicke- Korsakoff syndrome?

Question18: WM did not receive influenza vaccine prior to the start of this season, it's now December. He did get influenza vaccine last year. Which of the following is correct course of action?

Question19: Which of the following illnesses is an example of a type III hypersensitivity reaction?

Question20: A 20-year-old student came to the emergency department with primary complaints of palpitations, low-grade fever, and anxiety for 2 months. She reports that she is irritable and suffers severe mood swings that is interfering with her sleep and relationships (she admits to crying spells and frequent fights with friends and family). She has also lost 12 pounds in the past 2 months with no apparent alteration in her diet or physical activity (though she is happy with her weight loss). She denies any past medical problems, though her friends have always been worried that she eats too little.
Her temperature is 38.0 C (100.4 F), blood pressure is 148/62 mm Hg, pulse is 122/min and regular, and respiratory rate is 28/min. Examination reveals a bruit heard over the anterior neck, fine tremor of the hands, and warm, moist skin. Her eyes and eyelids do not move together during finger following test (with steady head). Laboratory work is sent, including a thyroid panel, but will not be available until tomorrow morning.
Which of the following is the most appropriate initial management at this time?

Question21: After talking to the physician you find out her labs. Her labs reveled albumin level of 2.1gm/dL, calcium of
7.8mg/dL, glucose 120mg/dL , sodium 138 mmol/L, phenytoin level of 17.8.
Based on the given data which of the following best interprets phenytoin concentration?

Question22: TM is a 78 YOW with a history of hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and arthritis was admitted for proximal arterial fibrillation.
While in the hospital she was placed on diltiazem drip and eventually, converted to oral diltiazem 240mg. Pt's home medication includes Simvastatin 40mg po daily , hydrochlorothiazide 25mg po daily , Lisinopril 20mg daily and Acetaminophen. Her LDL-C is 100mg /dL.
What would be the most appropriate change to make on her therapy?

Question23: Which of these is an example of postrenal acute kidney injury (AKI)?

Question24: Which of the following antidiabetic medication works by inhibiting carbohydrate breakdown?

Question25: LN is 84 YOM who is in hospital for a back surgery. His height is 5 feet and 4 inches, weight 85 kg and NKDA.
His past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus, major depression, hypothyroidism and chronic back pain. Post-op day 1, LN's medication includes Dexamethasone 8 mg iv q6h with taper dosing, Ondansetron 4 mg iv q6h prn for N/V, Levothyroxine 0.075 mg po daily, Lisinopril 10 mg po daily, Citalopram 20 mg po daily, Docusate sodium / Senna 1 tab po twice a day, Bisacodyl 10 mg suppository daily prn for constipation, Famotidine 20 mg iv q12hr, Metoclopramide 10 mg iv q6h, Metformin 500 mg po bid, D51/2NS with 20K at 125mls/hour and Hydromorphone PCA at 0.2 mg/hour of basal rate, demand dose 0.1 mg. lock-out every 6min, one hour limit 2.2 mg/hour. Pertinent morning labs includes serum creatinine 1.4 mg/dl, Mg 1.5 mg/dl, K 5.0 mmol/L, Na 135 mmol/L.
Which of the following medication may significantly cause QT prolongation?

Question26: Which of the following is a side effect of valproic acid?

Question27: Which of the following medication may increase LDL?

Question28: An order is received to start Milrinone at 0.75mcg/kg/min, Milrinone comes as 20mg/100ml D5W. What is the infusion rate in mL/hr? Patient weighs 115kg.

Question29: Calculate the Osmolarity of 3% hypertonic saline?

Question30: What indication usually requires higher dose of proton pump inhibitor?

Question31: Which of the following would you use for aspiration pneumonia with an intention to cover anaerobes?

Question32: Which of these drugs is used to prevent contrast-induced nephropathy?

Question33: Which of the following is dichotomous variable?

Question34: A 67-year-old female presents to your clinic complaining of fatigue, diarrhea, headaches and a loss of appetite.
Upon examination you find that she is having some cognitive difficulty. Laboratory results reveal: MCV:
109fL; Hgb: 9g/dL; MMA and homocystine are both elevated. Shilling test is positive.
What is the next best step in the management of this patient?

Question35: A 27-year-old female with ovarian cancer is undergoing chemotherapy. She develops subsequent renal failure.
Which of the following drugs is most likely responsible for this?

Question36: A fasting blood glucose level greater than what value is an indicator of type 2 diabetes?

Question37: According to the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Risk in Adults, which of the following medications and dosing regimens is considered moderate-intensity statin therapy?

Question38: Which of the following should be monitored when a patient is on SGLT2 inhibitor?

Question39: What is the standard loading dose for clopidogrel in the treatment of ACS?

Question40: You need 51.3 mEq of NaCl to make 1/3 NS 1 liter bag. How many ml of 23.4% NaCl would you need?
(Molecular weight of Na is 23 and Cl is 35.5)

Question41: LN is 84 YOM who is in hospital for a back surgery. His height is 5 feet and 4 inches, weight 85 kg and NKDA. His past medical history includes hypertension, diabetes mellitus, major depression, hypothyroidism and chronic back pain.
Post-op day 1, LN's medication includes Dexamethasone 8 mg iv q6h with taper dosing, Ondansetron 4 mg iv q6h prn for N/V, Levothyroxine 0.075 mg po daily, Lisinopril 10 mg po daily, Citalopram 20 mg po daily, Docusate sodium / Senna 1 tab po twice a day, Bisacodyl 10 mg suppository daily prn for constipation, Famotidine 20 mg iv q12hr, Metoclopramide 10 mg iv q6h, Metformin 500 mg po bid, D51/2NS with 20 K at
125 mls/hour and Hydromorphone PCA at 0.2 mg/hour of basal rate, demand dose 0.1 mg. lock-out every 6 min, one hour limit 2.2 mg/hour. Pertinent morning labs includes serum creatinine 1.4 mg/dl, Mg 1.5 mg/dl, K
5.0 mmol/L, Na 135 mmol/L.
Which of the following medication may cause tardive dyskinesia when given at a higher dose and for a long duration?

Question42: A 23-year-old female presents to your clinic complaining of intermittent throbbing headaches that usually last for several hours and are made worse by the presence of light. She endorses occasional nausea without vomiting during the most severe episodes. Physical examination is unrevealing, and she has no significant past medical history.
Which of the following treatments is considered an abortive therapy for this patient's underlying condition?

Question43: A 49-year-old's blood test results have come back from the lab. Their chloride level currently measures 99 mEq/L. How should you interpret this result?

Question44: Which of these drugs is used to promote fetal lung maturation?

Question45: Alteplase is ordered for a 72 YOM who weighs 68kg for Ischemic stroke. The ER physician would like you to dose. As an ER pharmacist you know the dose is 0.9 mg/kg IV (not to exceed 90 mg); give 10% of the total dose as an IV bolus over 1 minute, then give the remaining 90% as an IV infusion over 60 minutes. After reconstitution, the concentration of Altaplace is 1mg/ml. How many ml is needed for the bolus and how many ml is needed for the infusion? Round to the nearest ml.

Question46: Which of the following medication can lower seizures threshold?

Question47: What is the standard oral weekly dose of alendronate given to treat osteoporosis?

Question48: The administration of dapsone gel for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients with G6PD deficiency may produce which of these?

Question49: Octreotide 50mcg/hr is ordered for a patient with esophageal varices, nurses prepared by mixing 1ml of concentration 0.5mg/ml of octreotide in 50mls NS. What rate should the bag be infused?

Question50: Which of these ranges reflects normal serum creatinine levels?