NAPLEX K-type Questions & Answers

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NAPLEX

1. Journvax - Suzetrigine is the first non-opioid prescription pain reliver. Please study the following 5 statements & choose the ones that are correct

   • I. Suzetrigine is available as 50 and 100mg tablets.

   • II. The first dose is 100mg PO and is given on an empty stomach, 1 hour before eating or 2 hours after eating.

   • III. The half-life of Suzetrigine is about 24 hours.

   • IV. The half-life of Suzetrigine is about 12 hours.

   • V. Suzetrigine should be used for the shortest duration, consistent with individual patient treatment goals. While there is no duration limit imposed by the FDA there is a note that tells us that at the present time, it has not been studied beyond 14 days.

   
   

    Which of the following is correct?

   • A) I, II, and III

   • B) I, II, and IV

   • C) I and III, IV

   • D) II, III, and V

   • E) III, and V

   
   
   
   
   
   

   Before you read I, II, III just consider I and determine if it is correct, wrong, or you don't know. Then do the same for II and then for III. Check which is the possible correct answer consistent your thoughts on each.

   After you have an answer then scroll down to see the correct answer and why.

   Do NOT scroll down until you have your answer.

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The answer 

D) II, III and V. as statements I, and IV are false.

Explanation

Suzetrigine is only available as a 50mg tablet.

• I: False – Suzetrigine is only available as a 50mg tablet.

• II: Correct – The first dose is 100mg PO and is given on an empty stomach, 1 hour before eating or 2 hours after eating.

• III: Correct – The half-life of Suzetrigine is about 24 hours.

• IV: False – The correct half-life of Suzetrigine is about 24 hours.

• V: Correct

Special NOTE: This drug has unique dosing:

1. The first dose is 100mg PO and is given on an empty stomach, 1 hour before eating or 2 hours after eating.

2. 12 hours after the initial dose, take 50 mg of Journvax orally every 12 hours. Take these doses with or without food.

Special NOTE: Patients with hepatic impairment are dosed differently.