Free NABP NAPLEX Exam Actual Questions

The questions for NAPLEX were last updated On Nov 17, 2024

Question No. 1

Select the class of Anti-diabetic medication that works in the specified organ to prevent hyperglycemi

a. Select all that applies. Liver (D)

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Correct Answer: C

DPP4 Inhibitors, (D)Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, (E)Thiazolidinediones (F)Biguanide Sulfonylureas work in beta cells in the pancreas that are still functioning to enhance insulin secretion. Alpha- Glucosidase Inhibitors stop -glucosidase enzymes in the small intestine and delay digestion and absorption of starch and disaccharides which lowers the levels of glucose after meals. DPP4 blocks the degradation ofGLP-1, GIP, and a variety of other peptides, including brain natriuretic peptide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists work in various organs of the body. Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists enhance glucose homeostasis through: (i) stimulation of insulin secretion; (ii) inhibition of glucagon secretion; (iii) direct and indirect suppression of endogenous glucose production; (iv) suppression of appetite; (v) enhanced insulin sensitivity secondary to weight loss; (vi) delayed gastric emptying, resulting in decreased postprandial hyperglycaemia. Thiazolidinediones are the only true insulin-sensitising agents, exerting their effects in skeletal and cardiac muscle, liver, and adipose tissue. It ameliorates insulin resistance, decreases visceral fat.

Biguanides work in liver, muscle, adipose tissue via activation of AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK) reduce hepatic glucose production. SGLT2 inhibitors work in the kidneys to inhibit sodium-glucose transport proteins to reabsorb glucose into the blood from muscle cells; overall this helps to improve insulin release from the beta cells of the pancreas.


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Question No. 2

CJ is a 69-year-old male with a history of diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolemi

a. His fasting lipid profile is TC 530 mg/dL; LDL-C 125; HDL-C 48 mg/dL; and TG 640 mg/dL. His A1c 8.1, calculate creatinine clearance is 65mls/hr, BP 135/80 mm Hg, HR 70 beats /min.

His current medications include metformin 1000mg po bid, lisinopril 20mg daily, sitagliptin 50mg bid and atorvastatin 40mg daily.

What is the best pharmacological agent to initiate on CJ?

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Correct Answer: C

It is reasonable to add triglyceride-lowering medications such as fibrates or niacin to prevent pancreatitis in those with triglyceride levels >500 mg/dL, which applies to this patient as his TG level is 640 mg/dL . C. is wrong because gemfibrozil should not be initiated in patients on statin therapy because of an increased risk for muscle symptoms and rhabdomyolysis. Fenofibrate may be considered concomitantly with a low- or moderate- intensity statin when triglycerides are above 500 mg/dL,2, however he is on a high intensity statin therapy. For niacin, the IR dose should start at 100 mg TID2 and niacin does not lower triglyceride levels as much as fibrate do.4 Fenofibrates are dose adjusted for renal function lower than 60 mL/min to 54 mg/mL, so this dose is appropriate for this patient because of his renal function being above 60 mL/min. The best option is fenofibrate 162 mg daily, but this needs to be monitored for any symptoms of muscle pain exhibited by the patient, especially as the patient is at a higher risk due to being a diabetic. Fish oil is not a first line agent to treat hypertriglyceridemia.


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Question No. 3

Which of the following would be most appropriate to treat stenotrophomonas maltophilia?

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Correct Answer: D

Primary treatment for stenotrophomonas maltophilia is SMX-TMP. Meropenem, ciprofloxacin, and vancomycin have no coverage.


Question No. 4

If you mix 30 gm 5% lidocaine cream and 90gm of 0.5% hydrocortisone cream, what percent of lidocaine and hydrocortisone do you have as the end product?

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Correct Answer: E

Lidocaine: 30g 0.05 = 1.5g. Hydrocortisone: 90g 0.005 = 0.45g. 90g + 30g = 120g. 1.5g/120g = 0.0125 100 = 1.25% Lidocaine. 0.45g/120g = 0.00375 100 = 0.375% Hydrocortisone.


Question No. 5

When does the newer chronic kidney disease (CKD) guidelines recommend stopping metformin?

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Correct Answer: A

Metformin should be stopped when eGFR falls below 30. This is the only cutoff that is recommended for absolute discontinuing. If the eGFR falls between 30-44 while ontherapy, benefits and risks of discontinuing should be evaluated. New initiation is only recommended when eGFR >45.