KAPS Mock Questions

1. KAPS Mock Questions The Knowledge Assessment of Pharmaceutical Sciences (KAPS) exam is a crucial step for pharmacists seeking to practise in Australia. It evaluates the comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical sciences required for safe and effective pharmacy practice. Here are a few mock questions from the KAPS sample paper to help you prepare: 1. Bipolar disorder CANNOT be treated using which medication? A. Lithium B. Haloperidol C. Sodium valproate D. Paroxetine Ans: D Paroxetine is an SSRI antidepressant, which is not typically used to treat bipolar disorder as monotherapy and can potentially exacerbate manic episodes if not used carefully. Lithium, Haloperidol, and Sodium valproate are used for bipolar disorders. 2. Which ONE of the following statements about the structure and function of blood vessels is CORRECT? A. Arteries have thinner smooth muscle layers than veins B. Capillary walls have an elastic layer C. The pressure inside a vein is less than in an artery D. Capillaries provide the greatest resistance to blood flow Ans: C The pressure inside a vein is indeed less than in an artery because veins carry blood back to the heart at lower pressure. Arteries have thicker smooth muscle layers compared to veins because they need to handle higher pressure. Capillary walls are composed of a single layer of endothelial cells and do not have an elastic layer. Capillaries have a small diameter and extensive branching, but they do not provide the greatest resistance to blood flow; arterioles do. 3. How does metformin act? A. Blocks absorption of glucose in the intestine B. Increases pancreatic insulin secretion C. Decreases hepatic glucose production D. Increases metabolism of ketone precursors Ans: C Metformin primarily works by decreasing the amount of glucose produced by the liver (hepatic gluconeogenesis). It does not significantly block absorption of glucose in the intestine, or increase pancreatic insulin secretion, or directly increase the metabolism of ketone precursors. 4. Which drug is used to prevent haemorrhagic cystitis in patients receiving Academically Global Pvt Ltd. Location Australia: Suite 207A/30 Campbell St, Blacktown NSW 2148 Location India: 46A, 3rd floor, Sidcul IT Park, Dehradun-248001, Uttarakhand Email: contact@academically.com Phone: +91 8069662074 Phone: +61 416 424 328 / +61 406 525 564

2. cyclophosphamide? A. Methotrexate B. Mercaptopurine C. Dacarbazine D. Mesna Ans: D Methotrexate, Mercaptopurine, and Dacarbazine are chemotherapy agents but are not used to prevent hemorrhagic cystitis. Mesna (2-mercaptoethane sulfonate sodium) is specifically used to prevent hemorrhagic cystitis by binding to and inactivating acrolein, a toxic metabolite of cyclophosphamide. 5. Which penicillin is effective in the presence of penicillinase? A. Amoxicillin B. Flucloxacillin C. Phenoxymethylpenicillin D. Ticarcillin Ans: B Flucloxacillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic resistant to penicillinase (beta-lactamase), an enzyme produced by certain bacteria that inactivates many penicillins. It is used to treat infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci. These mock questions provide a glimpse into the type of knowledge and critical thinking required to succeed in the KAPS exam. They cover various aspects, ensuring that candidates are well-prepared for their roles as pharmacists in Australia. If you want more such questions for the preparation of the KAPS exam. Join Academically’s KAPS Exam Crash Course. You will get lots of practice questions and AI-based mock test. Academically Global Pvt Ltd. Location Australia: Suite 207A/30 Campbell St, Blacktown NSW 2148 Location India: 46A, 3rd floor, Sidcul IT Park, Dehradun-248001, Uttarakhand Email: contact@academically.com Phone: +91 8069662074 Phone: +61 416 424 328 / +61 406 525 564