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The Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences (KAPS) is an important examination conducted by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC). It is designed to assess the competency and knowledge of individuals in various areas of pharmaceutical sciences.<br>Here's a MOCK TEST that could be suitable for preparation for the KAPS (Australian Pharmacy Council's Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences) exam. <br>This quiz covers a range of pharmaceutical science topics commonly tested in the KAPS exam:<br>
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KAPS MOCK TEST The Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences (KAPS) is an important examination conducted by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC). It is designed to assess the competency and knowledge of individuals in various areas of pharmaceutical sciences. Here's a MOCK TEST that could be suitable for preparation for the KAPS (Australian Pharmacy Council's Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences) exam. This quiz covers a range of pharmaceutical science topics commonly tested in the KAPS exam: 1. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of antibiotic resistance? A) Efflux pumps B) Target modification C) Antibiotic synthesis D) Enzymatic inactivation ANS: C 2. What is the primary neurotransmitter involved in muscle contraction at the neuromuscular junction? A) Serotonin B) Dopamine C) Acetylcholine D) GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) ANS: C 3. Which of the following is a characteristic feature of type 2 diabetes mellitus? A) Autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells B) Insulin resistance with relative insulin deficiency C) Deficiency of insulin production D) Overproduction of glucagon ANS: B 4. Which class of drugs is commonly used to treat hypertension by blocking the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system? A) Beta-blockers B) Calcium channel blockers C) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors D) Diuretics
ANS: C 5. Which of the following drugs is classified as a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) used for treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? A) Ranitidine B) Omeprazole C) Metoclopramide D) Sucralfate ANS: B 6. Which pharmacokinetic parameter is affected by first-pass metabolism in the liver? A) Bioavailability B) Volume of distribution C) Clearance D) Half-life ANS: A 7. Which of the following drugs is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used as an antidepressant? A) Amitriptyline B) Fluoxetine C) Venlafaxine D) Phenelzine ANS: B 8. What is the mechanism of action of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) in inhibiting platelet aggregation? A) Inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) B) Blockade of adenosine receptors C) Inhibition of thromboxane A2 synthesis D) Enhancement of fibrinolysis ANS: A 9. Which type of vaccine is derived from a weakened or attenuated form of the pathogen? A) Recombinant vaccine B) Subunit vaccine C) Inactivated vaccine D) Live-attenuated vaccine ANS: D
10.Which of the following is NOT a common side effect of opioid analgesics? A) Respiratory depression B) Constipation C) Hypertension D) Sedation ANS: C