MACE

MACE practice questions, page 6 of 13, with answer review and explanations.

Question 26

What medication is often prescribed for a patient who has depressive disorder symptoms?

  1. Amitriptyline
  2. Promethazine
  3. Propranolol
  4. Rifampin

Question 27

Which of the following are used to classify medications?

  1. Actions or indications
  2. Side effects
  3. Contraindications
  4. Interactions

Question 28

Antibiotics need to be given on time for all of the following reasons except for __________.

  1. To maintain the blood level
  2. To keep the infection from coming back
  3. To prevent the overgrowth of another infection
  4. To cause the infection to go away quickly

Question 29

Which of the following is the action of an antiviral?

  1. Prevents the virus from making more virus
  2. Kills the virus
  3. Subdues the virus so that the body’s own defenses can take care of it
  4. Increases killer T cells to destroy the virus

Question 30

Diuretics are ordered first for high blood pressure for all of the following reasons. Which reason is the exception?

  1. They have the fewest side effects.
  2. They work the best.
  3. They work the most quickly.
  4. They decrease urination.