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Which adverse effect can follow long-term use of strong topical corticosteroids?

1. AThickening of the skin
2. BThinning of the skin
3. CIncreased hair loss on the scalp
4. DPermanent darkening of the nails

In Addison's disease, fludrocortisone is given to replace which hormone?

1. AThyroxine
2. BCortisol
3. CAdrenaline
4. DAldosterone

How does activated charcoal work in poisoning?

1. AIt binds (adsorbs) the poison in the gut so less is absorbed
2. BIt makes the patient vomit the poison before it is absorbed
3. CIt neutralises acids in the blood
4. DIt speeds up liver metabolism of the poison

A man taking tamsulosin is planning cataract surgery. What should the nurse advise?

1. AThe drug has no link with eye surgery
2. BTake a double dose on the day of surgery
3. CTell the eye surgeon, as it can cause floppy iris syndrome
4. DStop the drug for one day and no further action is needed

A patient with difficulty swallowing is prescribed several tablets. Which one should not be crushed?

1. AA modified-release (extended-release) tablet
2. BA plain paracetamol tablet
3. CA tablet that the pharmacist says may be crushed
4. DA plain aspirin dispersible tablet

Why is directly observed therapy (DOT) often used for tuberculosis?

1. ATreatment lasts months, and missed doses cause resistance
2. BThe drugs work only if a nurse is present
3. CTB drugs must always be given intravenously in hospital
4. DPatients with TB cannot swallow tablets

A woman with epilepsy who takes an antiepileptic drug plans to become pregnant. Which advice is standard?

1. AStop all antiepileptic drugs straight away as soon as she stops contraception
2. BAvoid folic acid because it lowers drug levels
3. CNo change is needed, as antiepileptics carry no risk in pregnancy
4. DTake folic acid before conception and seek specialist review of her medication

لماذا تُراقَب جرعات الجنتاميسين بقياس مستواه في الدم؟

1. Aلأنه سام للكلية والأذن وله مؤشر علاجي ضيق
2. Bلأنه يُستقلب كليًا في الكبد، فتحدد وظيفة الكبد الجرعة
3. Cلأنه لا يعمل إلا بتراكيز عالية جدًا
4. Dلأنه يسبب نقص سكر دم شديدًا