5. Clinical Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacotherapy Casework — Quiz

Test your understanding of pharmacotherapy casework with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

A 52-year-old patient with a blood pressure of 145/92 mmHg and no comorbidities visits the clinic. According to JNC 8 guidelines, which medication is most appropriate as initial monotherapy?

Question 2

A 58-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus has been on metformin 1000 mg twice daily. His HbA1c remains at 8.4%. According to ADA guidelines, which is the next best step?

Question 3

A 12-year-old with mild persistent asthma experiences symptoms twice weekly and nighttime awakenings three times per month. Which long-term control medication is most appropriate?

Question 4

A 68-year-old patient with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation has a creatinine clearance of 45 mL/min. Which anticoagulant is preferred for stroke prevention in this patient?

Question 5

A 60-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes and microalbuminuria requires antihypertensive therapy. Which agent is most appropriate to reduce progression of kidney disease?