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15. The patient tells the pharmacist that:
A- high blood pressure runs in her family
B- high blood pressure does not run in her family, but that constipation does
C- high blood pressure and constipation run in her family
D- constipation runs in her family
16. The patients doctor:
A- has prescribed Dulcolax pills for her constipation
B- has prescribed Dulcolax capsules for her constipation
C- has prescribed Dulcolax tablets for her constipation
D- has prescribed Dulcolax suppositories for her constipation
17. The pharmacist instructs the patient:
A- not to have a bowel movement 5 to 10 minutes before she inserts the
suppository
B- to have a bowel movement 10 to 15 minutes after she inserts the suppository
C- to have a bowel movement 5 to 10 minutes before she inserts the suppository
D- not to have a bowel movement 10 to 15 minutes before she inserts the
suppository
18. The patient needs to call the doctor:
A- if she is no longer experiencing constipation
B- if she has a bowel movement immediately
C- immediately if she does not have a bowel movement after taking the
suppositories
D- immediately if she has a bowel movement after taking the suppositories
19. The pharmacist explains to the patient that:
A- she cannot continue taking her blood pressure medication
B- she can continue taking her blood pressure medication after she is no longer
constipated
C- she can continue taking her blood pressure medication
D- she cannot continue taking her blood pressure medication because it may
cause some drug interactions.
20. The pharmacist tells the patient she may experience:
A- irritation in her rectal area, cramping and diarrhea
B- irritation in her rectal area and bloody diarrhea
C- irritation in her rectal area and watery diarrhea
D- irritation in her stomach and watery diarrhea
II. VOCABULARY AND STRUCTURES (20 P) Choose the word or phrase that best
completes each sentence. Then mark a cross (X) over the letter of the answer you
have chosen on your answer sheet.
21. Which of the following does pancreas secrete?
A- bile
B- glucagon
C- urine
D- saliva
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22. Which of these verbs goes together with a cold?
A- be
B- become
C- catch
D- feel
23. Which of the following is a small protein molecule that inactivates several enzymes
of the coagulation system?
A- antibody
B- antigen
C- antibiotic
D- antithrombin
24. What does GMO stand for?
A- Genetically modified organs
C- Generally modified organs
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30. Which of the following are stiffer preparations which contain more powdered
solids?
A- Creams
B- Ointments
C- Pastes
D- Lotions
31. Which of the following are designed to melt at body temperature?
A- Tablets
B- Pills
C- Capsules
D- Suppositories
32. Cocaine was one of the first effective local anesthetics in ophthalmic surgery in
1884 at the suggestion of Sigmund Freud.
A- Sigmund Freud was the first to suggest Cocaine as local anesthetics in eye surgery
in 1884
B- Cocaine was used in a surgery by Sigmund Freud
C- Cocaine was very effective as local anesthetics
D- Sigmund Freud started his job as a surgeon in 1844
33. Which one of the following is used to treat flare-ups of atopic eczema?
A- Aminoglycosides
B- Phenylephrine
C- Benzodiazepines
D- Corticosteroids
34. In contrast to aspirins, morphine is used to treat serious pains
A- Unlike morphine, aspirins are used to treat minor pains
B- Aspirins as well as morphine are used to reduce pains
C- Morphine is more effective than aspirins
D- Aspirins are different from morphine
35. Which is a practical discipline in biotechnology?
A- Cell biology
B- Robotics
C- Molecular biology
D- Genetics
36. Over time, strains of Staphylococcus aureus developed an enzyme able to break down
penicillin
A- The bacterium became ineffective
B- The bacterium adapted and made the drug ineffective
C- Penicillin breaks down Staphylococcus
D- Staphylococcus whose susceptibility to penicillin is unpredictable developed an
enzyme
37. Where in a refrigerator we can store pharmaceuticals according to USP standards?
A- a freezer only
B- a cold place only
C- a freezer place and a cool place only D- a cool place and cold place only
38. After the discovery of Ether, many other effective anesthetics were developed.
A- Ether was discovered after many other effective anesthetics
B- Many other effective anesthetics were discovered after Ether
C- Many other effective anesthetics were derivatives of Ether
D- Many other effective anesthetics were developed after the discovery of Ether
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39. Which of these is an inactive ingredient?
A- Doxylamine
C- Magnesium stearate
B- Brompheniramine
D- Chlorpheniramine
40. Children from 6 years to under 12 years can take not more than 6 tablets per day.
A- The medicine is taken orally
B- Six tablets a day is not enough for them
C- Children from 6 to 12 years take 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours
D- Children from 6 to 12 years can take more than six tablets a day
III. READING COMPREHENSION (20 P)
Part A: Read the following passage and choose the best answer to each question.
Then mark a cross (X) over the letter of the answer you have chosen on your
answer sheet
ANTIBIOTICS
Antibiotics are also known as antibacterials, and they are drugs used to treat
infections caused by bacteria. Bacteria are tiny organisms that can sometimes cause
illness to humans and animals. Such illnesses as tuberculosis, salmonella, syphilis and
some forms of meningitis are caused by bacteria. Some bacteria are not harmful, while
others are good for us.
Before bacteria can multiply and cause symptoms, our immune system can usually
destroy them. We have special white blood cells that attack harmful bacteria. Even if
symptoms do occur, our immune system can usually cope and fight off the infection.
There are occasions, however, when it is all too much and our bodies need some help from antibiotics.
The first antibiotic was penicillin. Such penicillin-related antibiotics as ampicillin,
amoxicillin and benzylpenicilllin are widely used today to treat a variety of infections these antibiotics have been around for a long time. There are several different types of
modern antibiotics and they are only available with a doctor's prescription in
industrialized countries.
How do antibiotics work?
Although there are a number of different types of antibiotic they all work in one of two
ways:
If antibiotics are overused or used incorrectly there is a chance that the bacteria will
become resistant - the antibiotic becomes less effective against that type of bacterium.
A broad-spectrum antibiotic can be used to treat a wide range of infections. A
narrow-spectrum antibiotic is only effective against a few types of bacteria. There are
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antibiotics that attack aerobic bacteria, while others work against anaerobic bacteria.
Aerobic bacteria need oxygen, while anaerobic bacteria don't.
41. What are bacteria?
A- They are living organisms
C- They may be useful or harmful
D- Fluoroquinolone
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Part B: Read the following text and give complete answers to the questions
below on your answer sheet.
INSULINS
Insulin plays a key role in the regulation of carbohydrate, fat and protein
metabolism. It is a polypeptide hormone of a complex structure.
There are differences in the amino acid sequence of animal insulins, human
insulins and the human insulin analogues. Insulin may be extracted from pork pancreas
and purified by crystallization; it may also be extracted from beef pancreas, but beef
insulins are now rarely used. Human sequence insulin may be produced semisynthetically by enzymatic modification of porcine insulin or biosynthetically by
recombinant DNA technology using bacteria or yeast.
Insulin is inactivated by gastro-intestinal enzymes, and must therefore be given by
injections; the subcutaneous route is ideal in most circumstances. It is usually injected
into the upper arms, thighs, buttocks, or abdomen; there may be increased absorption
from limb site if the limb is used in strenuous exercise following the injection. Generally
subcutaneous insulin injections cause few problems; fat hypertrophy does however
occur but can be minimized by rotating the injection sites. Local allergic reactions are
now rare.
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KEY
1-50: 1p 50 = 50p
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cataract
11
21
31
41
inflammation
12
22
32
42
osteoporosis
13
23
33
43
straight
14
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34
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fracture
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25
35
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stooped
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26
36
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once
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27
37
47
before
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28
38
48
thirty/ 30
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29
39
49
10
water
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51
52. Insulin may be extracted from pork pancreas and purified by crystallization; it may
also be extracted from beef pancreas
53. Human sequence insulin may be produced semi-synthetically by enzymatic
modification of porcine insulin or biosynthetically by recombinant DNA technology
using bacteria or yeast
54. Because insulin is inactivated by gastro-intestinal enzymes.
55. Fat hypertrophy
56. Efforts to create a non-addictive form of morphine were not completely successful
since they led to the creation of Heroin.
57. Furosemide is used illegally as a masking agent for other drugs so it is included on
the World Anti-Doping Agencys banned drug list.
58. Nearly 10% of the total pharmaceutical expenditure is covered by biosimilar
medicines.
59. Special groups of people, such as children, pregnant women and nursing mothers,
may also have information specifically adapted for them.
60. An active ingredient is the chemical compound in the medicine that works with your
body to bring relief to your symptoms.