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How does activated charcoal work in poisoning?

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

What does "bacteriostatic" mean?

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

Sumatriptan is used mainly to:

1. ATreat high blood pressure
2. BPrevent epileptic seizures
3. CRelieve nerve pain from diabetes
4. DTreat an acute migraine attack

A patient uses a salbutamol (albuterol) inhaler and a corticosteroid inhaler at the same time of day. Which order is usually taught?

1. AUse both in the same breath to save time
2. BUse the steroid first, then the salbutamol right after without any gap
3. CThe order does not matter and no waiting is needed
4. DUse the salbutamol first, wait a few minutes, then use the steroid

Which group of signs suggests opioid withdrawal?

1. AYawning, runny nose, sweating, dilated pupils and diarrhoea
2. BDry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision and confusion
3. CConstipation, itching and a slow heart rate
4. DPinpoint pupils, slow breathing and drowsiness

Why should NSAIDs be used with caution in some people with asthma?

1. AThey can trigger bronchospasm in aspirin-sensitive asthma
2. BThey block the anti-inflammatory effect of inhaled corticosteroids
3. CThey increase the clearance of salbutamol
4. DThey cause mucus plugs by drying the airways

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

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

A nurse calculates a child's dose and finds it is ten times higher than the usual range in the drug reference. What should the nurse do?

1. AWithhold it, recheck the calculation and clarify with the prescriber
2. BGive half the dose as a compromise
3. CGive one tenth of the dose without telling anyone
4. DGive the dose, because the prescriber is responsible for the order