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Venlafaxine belongs to which class of antidepressants?

1. ATricyclic antidepressants
2. BSelective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)
3. CSerotonin–noradrenaline reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs)
4. DMonoamine oxidase inhibitors

Montelukast, used in asthma, belongs to which drug class?

1. ALeukotriene receptor antagonists
2. BShort-acting beta-2 agonists
3. CAntimuscarinic bronchodilators
4. DInhaled corticosteroids

Fibrates such as fenofibrate mainly lower which blood lipid?

1. ALipoprotein(a) only
2. BTriglycerides
3. CHDL cholesterol
4. DBile acids

Why should a patient rinse the mouth after using an inhaled corticosteroid?

1. ATo stop the drug being absorbed too quickly into the blood
2. BTo reduce the risk of oral thrush (candidiasis) and hoarseness
3. CTo prevent a fall in blood glucose
4. DTo make the drug work faster in the lungs

Methylergometrine (methylergonovine) is prescribed for postpartum bleeding. Which finding would make the nurse withhold it and check with the prescriber?

1. ABlood pressure of 160/105 mmHg
2. BHaemoglobin slightly below normal
3. CHeart rate of 88 per minute
4. DTemperature of 37,2 °C (99 °F)

How should oral potassium chloride tablets be taken?

1. ACrushed and dissolved under the tongue
2. BWith food and plenty of water, swallowed whole if slow-release
3. COn an empty stomach with only a small sip of water, then lie down
4. DLying down straight after the dose

A child has a tonic–clonic seizure lasting more than 5 minutes at home and has no IV access. Which drug can be given first by a trained carer or paramedic?

1. AOral phenytoin tablets crushed in water
2. BBuccal or intranasal midazolam
3. CIntramuscular morphine
4. DOral paracetamol syrup

A patient took a large paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose 6 hours ago and feels well. Why is treatment still urgent?

1. AThe drug will cause kidney stones within a few hours
2. BThe patient is at risk of immediate respiratory arrest
3. CParacetamol overdose only causes harm if symptoms start in the first hour
4. DLiver damage appears 1–3 days later, and early treatment works best