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Zolpidem is mainly prescribed for:

1. AShort-term treatment of insomnia
2. BPrevention of migraine
3. CTreatment of Parkinson's disease
4. DLong-term treatment of depression

What does "bacteriostatic" mean?

1. AThe drug kills bacteria directly by breaking down their cell wall
2. BThe drug prevents the patient's immune response
3. CThe drug kills viruses as well as bacteria
4. DThe drug stops bacteria multiplying without killing them directly

Which vasopressor is usually first-line for septic shock that persists after fluids?

1. ANoradrenaline (norepinephrine)
2. BGlyceryl trinitrate
3. CIsoprenaline (isoproterenol)
4. DAdenosine

A patient takes regular paracetamol (acetaminophen) at home. Which teaching point best prevents accidental overdose?

1. ACheck cold and flu remedies, as many also contain paracetamol
2. BTake paracetamol with alcohol to improve absorption
3. CTake an extra dose if the first one does not work within 10 minutes
4. DUse paracetamol only on an empty stomach

Why are many drugs started at lower doses in older adults?

1. ALower doses are cheaper for older patients
2. BOlder adults always weigh more than younger adults, so drugs last longer
3. CKidney and liver clearance often decline, and sensitivity to drugs increases
4. DOlder adults absorb no drugs from the stomach

100 mL of an antibiotic is to be given over 30 minutes using a giving set of 20 drops/mL. What is the drip rate?

1. AAbout 20 drops per minute
2. BAbout 33 drops per minute
3. CAbout 100 drops per minute
4. DAbout 67 drops per minute

A patient starting sertraline is taught about the drug. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"It may take a few weeks to feel the full effect."
2. B"I will tell someone if I have thoughts of harming myself."
3. C"If I feel better after a week, I can stop taking it."
4. D"I may have some nausea at first."

A patient who used heroin a few hours ago is given a first dose of buprenorphine and quickly develops severe withdrawal. Why?

1. ABuprenorphine causes an allergic reaction in heroin users
2. BBuprenorphine is a pure antagonist like naloxone with no agonist effect
3. CBuprenorphine has no effect at opioid receptors
4. DBuprenorphine is a high-affinity partial agonist that displaces heroin