उत्तरों सहित औषध विज्ञान वर्कशीट

Desmopressin is a synthetic analogue of which hormone?

1. AInsulin
2. BAntidiuretic hormone (vasopressin)
3. COxytocin, the hormone of labour
4. DAldosterone

हृदय रोग वाले कुछ लोगों को कम खुराक की एस्पिरिन क्यों दी जाती है?

1. Aप्लेटलेट एकत्रीकरण घटाने और थक्के रोकने के लिए
2. Bहृदय गति धीमी करने के लिए
3. Cसीने के दर्द से तुरंत राहत के लिए
4. Dरक्त कोलेस्ट्रॉल स्तर घटाने और प्लाक को स्थिर करने के लिए

Buspirone is used mainly to treat:

1. AGeneralised anxiety disorder
2. BPanic attacks needing immediate relief
3. CSevere pain
4. DAcute alcohol withdrawal

Which drug is used for torsades de pointes?

1. AIntravenous adenosine (rapid push)
2. BIntravenous verapamil
3. COral digoxin
4. DIntravenous magnesium sulfate

Which patient should usually not use the combined oral contraceptive pill?

1. AA 22-year-old non-smoker with acne
2. BA 30-year-old non-smoker with no medical problems
3. CA 25-year-old woman with heavy periods
4. DA 38-year-old woman who smokes 20 cigarettes a day

A patient taking levodopa finds that the drug works poorly after large meals. Which advice is most appropriate?

1. ATake the drug only at bedtime
2. BAvoid taking doses at the same time as high-protein meals
3. CTake every dose with a large glass of milk and a protein snack
4. DDouble the dose after each meal

Why is the TPMT enzyme often tested before azathioprine is started?

1. ATPMT is needed to absorb azathioprine from the gut
2. BHigh TPMT activity causes an allergic reaction to azathioprine
3. CTPMT testing shows whether the patient has tuberculosis
4. DLow TPMT activity causes toxic levels and marrow suppression

A patient on methadone is also prescribed diazepam for anxiety. What is the main safety concern?

1. AAdditive sedation and respiratory depression
2. BMethadone causes diazepam to be excreted very quickly
3. CDiazepam blocks the effect of methadone completely
4. DSevere hypertension from the combination