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A patient is receiving oxcarbazepine. Which is the most relevant toxicity monitoring parameter?

• A.Serum potassium
• B.Serum Sodium
• C.TSH
• D.Serum Creatinine

A 71-year-old patient presents for a hospital follow-up visit after a recent inpatient stay for an exacerbation of COPD, the fourth such stay in the past year. The patient's home medication regimen includes albuterol/ipratropium by inhaler, theophylline, and extended release guaifenesin. The latest FEV1 value in a one-second test was 40% of the predicted value; o2 Sat was 90%. Which of the following is the most appropriate management strategy for this patient?

• A.A trail of home oxygen therapy
• B.A trail of montelukast
• C.A trial of inhaled corticosteroids
• D.A trail of systemic corticosteroids

A 24-year-old Woman complains of dysuria, hesitancy in urination, and frequent urination for the past 2 days. She has no costovertebral tenderness, fever, or history of UTls. Urinalysis data are:
* pH: 5.5
* WBCS: 15 cells/ul
* RBCS:5 Cells/uL
* Bacteria: Numerous Gram-negative rods
* Negative for protein, glucose, and WBC casts
For this patient, assuming that local resistance rates are low, which of the following would be an empiric cost-effective regimen?

• A.Ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily for 7 days
• B.Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim one double-strength tablet twice daily for 3 days
• C.Amoxicillin 500 mg three times daily for 7 days
• D.Azithromycin 1 g single dose

A pharmacotherapy specialist in a managed-care organization is about to review a new drug for the treatment of osteoporosis. The P&T committee will use the results in deciding whether to add the new drug to the formulary. Which of the following information would be most helpful?

• A.The annual cost of the new drug for the organization's population of patients with osteoporosis would be $2.7 million
• B.The new drug will cost $15600 more than the current formulary drug to prevent one fracture.
• C.With the new drug, the number of patients needed to treat for the prevention of one fracture is 25.
• D.The new drug is associated with a 32% reduction in the fracture rate.

An 18-year-old patient presents with abrasions on the hands, knees, and shoulder from a recent bicycle accident. Gram-staining of surgical incision and drainage specimens reveals Gram positive cocci in chains. The patient has necrotizing fasciitis and develops bronchospasms after being given penicillin. Which intravenous antibiotic would be best to use in place of penicillin?

• A.Clindamycin
• B.Ceftriaxone
• C.Ciprofloxacin
• D.Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim