Final Mock Paper 3

1.

  1. When buying products from a supplier ……….. is used
 
 
 
 

2. 2. The central processing unit and other accessories used in data processing in the pharmacy is referred to as;

 

 
 
 
 

3. 3. An MCA working under the influence of alcohol can be guilty of

 

 
 
 
 

4. 4. The responsible provision of drug therapy to achieve definite outcomes, which are intended to improve the quality of a patient’s life is termed….

 

 
 
 
 

5. 5. All the following are duties of the pharmacy council except

 

 
 
 
 

6. 6. The following are analgesics with anti-pyretic properties except

 

 
 
 
 

7. 7. The following are all anti histamines except?

 

 
 
 
 

8. 8. The warning label, “Avoid alcoholic drinks” must be used when dispensing

 

 
 
 
 

9. 9. Which of the warning labels would you apply when dispensing Co-trimoxazole tablet?

 

 
 
 
 

10. 10. The label “Dissolve or mix with water before taking” can be used for

 

 
 
 
 

11. 11. Which warning label will be suitable for Suppository?

 

 
 
 
 

12. 12. The following are all Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs except

 

 
 
 
 

13. 13. Paracetamol is thought to improve the analgesic effect of aspirin and

 

 

 
 
 
 

14. 14. What do you find wrong on the Label below: (assume name and address of pharmacy are included)

11/12/22

Syrup Paracetamol

Take 5mg three (3) times daily for five (5) days.

After meals
Patients name: Rose Appo

 

 
 
 
 

15. 15. Which is the right way to prepare Oral Rehydrating Salt (ORS)?

 

 
 
 
 

16. 16. ORS p.r.n implies

 

 
 
 
 

17. 17. Good customer care includes all except the following.

 

 
 
 
 

18. 18. Ten (10) drops of water from a medicine dropper is equivalent to 1m1. How many drops of water from this medicine dropper will give you 0.6m1

 

 
 
 
 

19. 19. If the dosage for 2 tablets every 4 hours, how many tablets can be taken in a week.

 

 
 
 
 

20. 20. If you receive a prescription which reads 15m1 t. i. d X 5/7 and the medicine is package as 45m1, 60m1, 100m1 and 250m1. Which will be the most appropriate to dispense.

 

 
 
 
 

21. 21.  One way to reduce gastric acid levels is by the use of :

 

 
 
 
 

22. 22. The following are all diseases that are managed for life except

 

 
 
 
 

23. 23. Constipation can be managed by the following measures except

 

 
 
 
 

24. 24. Rational medicine use implies all except.

 

 
 
 
 

25. 25. Which of the following is important in ensuring good communication

 

 
 
 
 

26. 26. Which of the following statement is not correct.

 

 
 
 
 

27. 27. Which of the following is not the best way of arranging drugs on a shelve in a Pharmacy facility.

 

 
 
 
 

28. 28. Which feature on a label enables the customer to trace the facility where his prescription was filled in case there are questions or problems?

 

 
 
 
 

29. 29. You have received a prescription for wokadine topical ointment.which label or instruction do you think is right to use

 
 
 
 

30. 30. Which warning label will be suitable for a Suppository?

 

 
 
 
 

31. 31. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

31. Malaria is caused by the female Anopheles mosquito and the transmitting organism is the plasmodium parasite.

Female Anopheles mosquitoes are uncommon to find in stagnant water.

 
 
 
 
 

32. 32. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

32.  Simple malaria in children can rapidly progress to severe malaria. Malaria treatment should be started with Artesunate suspension as soon as it is diagnosed

 
 
 
 
 

33. 33. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

33.  The essential medicines used in managing simply malaria are an Artemisinin based combination therapy with an appropriate Analgesic. Artesunate and Amodiaquine is the current recommended first line treatment for malaria.

 
 
 
 
 

34. 34. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

34.  Common cold is contagious and can be spread from one person to the other. Taking vitamin C and resting helps prevent the spread of common cold

 
 
 
 
 

35. 35. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

35. Scurvy is the deficiency of Vitamin C which is important in the absorption of calcium. Oranges contains Ascorbic acid important in the prevention of scurvy.

 
 
 
 
 

36. 36. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

36. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s) are contraindicated in patients with active peptic ulcer. Acetaminophen containing medications are classified as NSAID’s.

 
 
 
 
 

37. 37. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

37. Diarrhoea is associated with fluid and electrolyte lost due to severe vomiting. Oral rehydration salt is used as part of the management therapies for managing mild diarrhoea.

 
 
 
 
 

38. 38. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

38.  Infection prevention and control can reduce significantly the incidence of contagious diseases in the pharmacy. Hand washing is one of the most effective ways of controlling the spread of infections in the pharmacy.

 
 
 
 
 

39. 39. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

39.  A topical decongestant is recommended in managing blocked nostrils in patient with common cold and hypertension. Oral decongestants can increase the blood pressure when taken.

 
 
 
 
 

40. 40. CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

40.  Cyproheptadine containing preparations are included in some multivitamin preparations. Cyproheptadine is an anti-histamine useful for treating Anorexia.

 
 
 
 
 

41. 41.  CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

41.  A 2year old child has had diarrhoea and vomiting for five days, which of the following options can be used to manage the baby?

i. Give Zinc 20mg daily for 10 days

ii. Insert Domperidone 10mg suppository twice daily 5 days

iii. Zinc 10mg daily for 10 days

iv. Freshly prepared Oral Rehydration Salt give with 24 hours

v. Referred to the hospital immediately

 
 
 
 
 

42. 42.  CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

42. A 22year lady weighing 68kg is diagnosed with simple malaria, which of the following options can be used to manage her at the pharmacy?

i. Give Artemether and Lumefantrine 480mg/80mg for 6 days with a fatty meal

ii. Give Artemether and Lumefantrine 480mg/80mg for 3 doses

iii. Give Paracetamol 1000mg tid for 5 days

iv. Give Artemether and Lumefantrine 480mg/80mg for 6 doses

v. Referred her to the hospital immediately.

 
 
 
 
 

43. 43.  CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

43.  A 65-year-old man fainted at your pharmacy. He is alert and responds to call. Which of the following options can be used to manage him at the pharmacy?

i. Pour water on his faced and call for him

ii. Perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation immediately

iii. Fun his face and give him some food to eat

iv. Referred him to the hospital immediately

v. Loosen tie clothing and let him lie on his back with his legs elevated on a chair.

 
 
 
 
 

44. 44.  CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

44. Diarrhoea is a common side effect of …………. but it is useful in managing heart burns.

 

 
 
 
 
 

45. 45.  CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

45. Which of the medicines can not be given to a 12-year-old boy.

 

 
 
 
 
 

46. 46.  CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

46. A taxi driver with headache and rhinitis may benefit from….

 

 
 
 
 
 

47. 47.  CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

47. ….. is useful for patient with cough due to worm infestation.

 

 
 
 
 
 

48. 48.  CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

48.  A patient requires a medicine that has a characteristic smell of “urine”.

 

 
 
 
 
 

49. 49.  CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

49. Which of the medicines listed above contains an anti-histamine

 

 
 
 
 
 

50. 50.  CHOOSE THE MOST APPROPRIATE ANSWER(s)

50. Which of the medicines listed above would not be recommended for a patient with hypertension.

 

 
 
 
 
 

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