Question 1
A 58-year-old man with newly diagnosed hypertension and type 2 diabetes (eGFR 70 mL/min, urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio elevated) needs first-line antihypertensive therapy. Which class is most appropriate to start?
Correct Answer:
ACE inhibitor
Question 2
A 64-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes and established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease has an A1C of 8.2% on metformin. Which add-on agent best reduces cardiovascular risk per current Diabetes Canada guidance?
Correct Answer:
An SGLT2 inhibitor or GLP-1 receptor agonist with proven CV benefit
Question 3
A patient starting atorvastatin asks which symptom would most warrant contacting a health professional promptly. Which should the pharmacist counsel on?
Correct Answer:
Unexplained muscle pain with dark urine
Question 4
A 72-year-old patient with atrial fibrillation, CHADS-65 positive, and an eGFR of 55 mL/min is to start anticoagulation. Which is generally preferred over warfarin for non-valvular AF in Canadian guidance?
Correct Answer:
A direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC)
Question 5
A patient with asthma uses a salbutamol inhaler more than 4 times per week and wakes at night with symptoms twice a month. According to current asthma management, what change is most appropriate?
Correct Answer:
Add or optimize inhaled corticosteroid-containing controller therapy
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