MACE Medication Assistant Exam Prep - Question List

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116.

A patient has had an endarterectomy. A month later, the physician ordered Clopidogrel (Plavix) 75 mg to be taken once a day at PM. This prescription is likely:

  1. Lower the slight fever that a patient had since the operation
  2. Reduce the discomfort at the surgical incision
  3. Help to prevent further clogging of the arteries
  4. Limit the inflammation at the incision
  5. None of the above
117. Which of the following is the only category A drug indicated for the relief of nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy?
  1. Diclegis (doxylamine/pyridoxine)
  2. Reglan (metoclopramide)
  3. Zofran (ondansetron)
  4. All of the above are Class A
118.

What effect can beta-blockers have on the cardiovascular system?

  1. Diminished lung capacity
  2. Lower maximum heart rate
  3. Increased chance of blood clots in the lung
  4. Improve lactic threshold
  5. All of the above
119.

The prescription says the patient should take Reglan 10mg QID at meal times. What does QID stand for?

  1. Every other day
  2. Four times a day
  3. Two times a day
  4. As needed
  5. None of the above
120. Which of the following drugs is NOT a calcium channel blocker?
  1. Nifedipine
  2. Verapamil
  3. Amplodipine
  4. Metoprolol

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