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Psyllium (ispaghula husk) is which type of laxative?

1. AStimulant
2. BStool softener
3. CBulk-forming
4. DOsmotic

What is the normal serum sodium range in adults?

1. A150–165 mmol/L
2. B95–105 mmol/L
3. C135–145 mmol/L
4. D3,5–5,0 mmol/L

How does ezetimibe lower cholesterol?

1. AIt increases the excretion of cholesterol in the urine and bile
2. BIt binds bile acids in the gut
3. CIt reduces the absorption of cholesterol from the intestine
4. DIt inhibits HMG-CoA reductase in the liver

A malnourished patient with alcohol dependence needs IV glucose. Which vitamin should be given before or with it?

1. AThiamine (vitamin B1)
2. BVitamin C
3. CVitamin D
4. DVitamin K (phytomenadione)

Which group of signs suggests opioid withdrawal?

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

Why is testing for HLA-B*15:02 recommended before carbamazepine in people of some Asian ancestries?

1. AIt greatly raises the risk of Stevens–Johnson syndrome
2. BThis gene variant makes carbamazepine ineffective
3. CThis gene variant causes carbamazepine to raise blood glucose
4. DThis gene variant speeds up the kidney excretion of carbamazepine

A patient on adalimumab for rheumatoid arthritis has a fever and cough on the day of her next injection. What should the nurse advise?

1. AGive the injection, as it will help the fever
2. BDouble the next dose to make up for the infection
3. CStop the drug permanently without telling the prescriber
4. DWithhold the injection and get the infection assessed first

A patient with latent tuberculosis feels well and is not infectious. Why is treatment such as isoniazid still offered?

1. ATo stop the patient spreading TB at the moment
2. BTo produce a negative skin test quickly
3. CTo cure an active lung infection
4. DTo prevent progression to active TB later