Which novel drug approved in 2025 treats chronic hand eczema?

A. Atrasentan (Vanrafia)
B. Etuvetidigene autotemcel (Waskyra)
C. Delgocitinib (Anzupgo)
D. Sepiapterin (Sephience)

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Which novel drug approved in 2025 treats moderate to severe pain?

A. Elinzanetant (Lynkuet)
B. Riboflavin 5’-phosphate (Epioxa)
C. Suzetrigine (Journavx)
D. Vimseltinib (Romvimza)

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Which novel drug approved in 2025 treats non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer with high c-Met protein overexpression?

A. Acoltremon (Tryptyr)
B. Donidalorsen (Dawnzera)
C. Nipocalimab (Imaavy)
D. Telisotuzumab vedotin (Emrelis)

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Consider these medicines: Bicalutamide, abiraterone, radium-223 dichloride, and olaparib. Which is their common indication?

A. Acute myeloid leukemia
B. Breast cancer
C. Colorectal cancer
D. Prostate cancer

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Turkey does not make people sleepy. It is not really all that rich in tryptophan, the chemical blamed for turkey-induced sleepiness. However, eating a big, decadent meal with or without turkey may cause drowsiness. –@WebMD

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Bob has filled RXs for topical crisaborole, calcipotriene, clobetasol, and tacrolimus. While picking up upadacitinib, he quips, “dupilumab is next.” What is wrong?

A. Atopic dermatitis
B. Basal cell carcinoma
C. Idiopathic urticaria
D. Topical leishmaniasis

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Did you know that unlike most foodborne pathogens, Listeria monocytogenes survives and even multiplies at refrigerated temperatures. This explains why Listeria is often found in refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods. It is killed by standard cooking temps.
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Alzheimer’s Disease is a disorder in which swaths of brain cells die—robbing the patient of his mind. There are drugs that help. Which one does NOT treat Alzheimer’s?

A. Donepezil 
B. Memantine
C. Pyridostigmine
D. Rivastigmine

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What is the recommended treatment for hepatitis A?

A. Adefovir or lamivudine
B. Dexamethasone
C. Fidaxomicin or vancomycin
D. Supportive care

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Jane is a breast cancer survivor. She takes tamoxifen to prevent a recurrence. Which one of her medications interacts with tamoxifen and could lead to a cancer recurrence?

A. Clonazepam
B. Levothyroxine
C. Lisinopril
D. Paroxetine

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There are currently five approved Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF)-alfa inhibitors: Adalimumab, certolizumab, etanercept, and infliximab. Which is the missing one?

A. Anakinra
B. Golimumab
C. Natalizumab
D. Rilonacept

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Take this #PhunQuiz Dose. Which one is effective topically for a stuffy nose?

A. Phenelzine
B. Phentermine
C. Phentolamine
D. Phenylephrine

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Which is the most likely cause of death in cases of overdose of sedative/hypnotics?

A. Cerebral edema
B. Hypothermia
C. Respiratory depression
D. Status epilepticus

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Lactated Ringer’s solution contains potassium and should be given cautiously to patients taking drugs that tend to cause hyperkalemia. Ringer’s solution should be avoided in patients taking which one?

A. Amiloride
B. Lisinopril
C. Both
D. Neither

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Preteens and teens are at increased risk of certain vaccine-preventable diseases (meningococcal, Tdap) as they engage in common activities such as sharing drinks and kissing, etc. CDC recommends the HPV vaccine before teens become sexually active. #PhunQuiz

Which antibiotic (of these listed) is effective against beta-lactamase-producing (BLP) organisms and can penetrate the blood brain barrier (BBB)?

A. Amoxicillin
B. Cefazolin
C. Imipenem + cilastatin
D. Ticarcillin

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This is a #PhunQuiz Quickie for aclidinium + formoterol inhalation (Duaklir). What is aclidinium? 

A. Long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) 
B. Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)

What is formoterol?

1. LABA
2. LAMA

Indication/s?

a. Asthma
b. Asthma, COPD
c. COPD

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Which medication protects ulcerated gastric tissue from further damage by gastric enzymes and acid through polymerization?

A. Cimetidine
B. Famotidine
C. Omeprazole
D. Sucralfate

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Researchers at the University of Michigan say urgent care clinics are handing out fistfuls of antibiotics, steroids, and opioids inappropriately.  Antibiotics are prescribed for 30% of patients with ear infections, 45% of patients with …

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A 44-pound (20 kg) child is given oral azithromycin. Dosing is left to the pharmacy. A child’s dose is 10-12 mg/kg for the first daily dose and 5-6 mg/kg for 4 more days. Using the high end, what is the initial dose?

A. 120 mg
B. 200 mg
C. 240 mg
D. 500 mg

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You need a #PhunQuiz Dose. Which one treats schizophrenia?

A. Zavegepant
B. Ziprasidone
C. Zolmitriptan
D. Zolpidem

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Here is a #PhunQuiz Quickie for you. Canagliflozin (Invokana) is the medicine. What is it?

A. GLP-1 receptor agonist
B. SGLT-2 inhibitor

What are the indications?

1. DM2, ESRD, CVD risk reduction
2. DM2, weight management

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This is a #PhunQuiz Quickie. What is oral baclofen?

A. Central muscle relaxant
B. Neuromuscular blocker

Indication/s?

1. Muscle spasms, spasticity of MS or spinal lesions
2. Tension headache

Contraindications?

a. Impaired kidneys, MI
b. Impaired liver, stroke

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What determines whether a heart attack is fatal? Surprisingly, it may be hyperglycemia. Brazilian researchers studied 12 years of heart attack data and compared the factors: hyperglycemia, obesity, cholesterol, hypertension, and smoking.

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This is a #PhunQuiz Quickie for olanzapine + samidorphan (Lybalvi). What is olanzapine?

A. 1st gen antipsychotic
B. Atypical antipsychotic

What is samidorphan?

1. Mu agonist
2. Mu antagonist

Indications?

a. Depression, anxiety
b. Schizophrenia, bipolar

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AS, 60, M, has a seizure disorder, hypertension, A-fib, DVT, and osteoarthritis. At the anticoagulation clinic his INR is 3.8 (normal 2-3). Which drug has interacted with warfarin to cause this?

A. Amiodarone
B. Carbamazepine
C. Ibuprofen
D. Losartan

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Legionnaires Disease (LD) or Legionella pneumonia is an atypical pneumonia caused by Legionella pneumophila. It is transmitted by droplets or contaminated water. Adults 50+, patients with lung disease, or immunocompromised are at high risk.

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Good evening. Let us play the #PhunQuiz Name Game—Harry Potter or Drug version. There are four names below. Three are characters from the Harry Potter franchise and one is a brand name drug. ID the DRUG.

A. Corban
B. Florian
C. Hyalgan
D. Septima

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Gender-Affirming Hormone Therapy (GAHT) is used to change secondary sex characteristics to align with gender identity and can be feminizing or masculinizing therapy. Which one is NOT a GAHT agent?

A. Bicalutamide
B. Estradiol
C. Finasteride
D. Testosterone

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Good evening. Here is your #PhunQuiz Name Game–Acronym edition. This is the version where you try to figure out which of four acronyms is a DRUG.

A. M-80
B. MGB
C. MIC
D. MMRV

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