Lembar kerja Farmakologi dengan jawaban

Which of these drugs has a narrow therapeutic index?

1. ALoratadine
2. BOmeprazole
3. CLithium
4. DAmoxicillin

Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic used mainly to:

1. AReduce raised intracranial pressure
2. BPrevent blood clots
3. CTreat high blood pressure long term
4. DRaise serum potassium

Apa yang dimaksud dengan nama generik suatu obat?

1. ARumus kimia yang tercetak di kemasan
2. BNama apotek yang membuatnya
3. CNama yang dipilih perusahaan untuk pemasaran
4. DNama nonpaten (non-proprietary) zat aktifnya

What should the nurse teach a patient starting nitrofurantoin?

1. ATake it on an empty stomach with an antacid
2. BExpect blue urine, which shows that the drug is working well
3. CTake it with food, and the urine may turn dark yellow or brown
4. DStop it as soon as the burning settles

A patient has oral mucositis after chemotherapy. Which advice is appropriate?

1. AUse an alcohol-based mouthwash several times a day to kill germs
2. BEat spicy and acidic foods to stimulate healing
3. CUse a soft toothbrush and rinse with saline or a bland mouthwash
4. DBrush hard with a firm toothbrush to remove debris

A patient is starting doxazosin, an alpha-1 blocker. What should the nurse advise about the first dose?

1. AExpect a short rise in blood pressure after the dose
2. BTake it only if the urine is darker than usual
3. CTake it in the morning with a cup of strong coffee to stay alert
4. DTake it at bedtime, because it can cause dizziness and fainting

An older patient with coronary artery disease is starting levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Why is a low starting dose used?

1. AFast replacement raises cardiac oxygen demand and can cause angina
2. BHigh starting doses cause permanent hypothyroidism
3. CLevothyroxine causes severe hypoglycaemia in older patients
4. DOlder patients absorb levothyroxine much better, so small doses are all they need

A noradrenaline infusion is running through a peripheral cannula. The skin around the site becomes pale, cold and hard. What should the nurse do?

1. ALeave the infusion running and recheck in 4 hours
2. BStop the infusion at that site and follow the extravasation protocol
3. CIncrease the rate to improve blood flow to the area
4. DApply heat and massage the area, then continue the infusion