OPRA Sample Questions

1. OPRA Sample Questions OPRA is Overseas Pharmacist Readiness Assessment. This is the new exam introduced by the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) to replace the KAPS Exam. The OPRA exam determines whether pharmacists have the adequate knowledge and understanding of the biomedical, pharmaceutical, and clinical sciences essential for pharmacy practice in Australia. It ensures that pharmacists trained overseas meet the Australian standards required for registration and practice. These OPRA sample questions show the kinds of questions you might face in the new exam pattern of OPRA. This gives you a chance to practise and test yourself to be better prepared for the exam. 1. Gemfibrozil is used to treat which condition? A. Hyperlipidaemia B. Hyperglycaemia C. Hyperaldosteronism D. Hypertension Ans: A Gemfibrozil is a medication used primarily to reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood, hence used to treat hyperlipidaemia. 2. What is the usual range of hydrochlorothiazide daily dose for an adult? A. 0.5 - 1 mg B. 2-5 mg C. 6.25-25 mg D. 50 100 mg Ans: C The typical dose range for hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic used to treat hypertension and edema, is 12.5 to 50 mg daily, with lower doses often starting at 6.25 mg. 3. Which ONE of the following is NOT an official pharmacopeial testing procedure for tablets? A. Dissolution B. Hardness C. Disintegration D. Friability Ans: B Dissolution, disintegration, and friability are official pharmacopeial tests for tablets. Hardness is not typically an official pharmacopeial test, although it is often tested in quality control processes. 4. Which ONE of the following parameters does NOT influence the steady state plasma concentration of a drug administered intravenously? 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. A. Dose B. Drug clearance C. Volume of distribution D. Dosing interval Ans: C The steady-state plasma concentration of a drug administered intravenously is influenced by the dose, drug clearance, and volume of distribution, but not directly by the dosing interval for IV administration as it would be for oral or other routes. 5. Where are alpha-1 adrenoreceptors primarily located? A. Arterioles B. Bronchioles C. Atria D. Cardiac ventricles Ans: A Alpha-1 adrenoreceptors are mainly found in the smooth muscles of blood vessels, particularly arterioles, where they cause vasoconstriction. Understanding the replacement of OPRA with KAPS is essential for taking the exam from now on. These OPRA sample questions will help you practise for the OPRA Exam. For more questions and live lectures, enrol in our OPRA Exam Preparation Course. 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