Lembar kerja Farmakologi dengan jawaban

What is the purpose of the Z-track technique for intramuscular injections?

1. ATo make the injection faster
2. BTo allow a larger volume to be given than with a standard injection
3. CTo avoid the need to clean the skin
4. DTo stop the drug leaking back into the subcutaneous tissue

Apa itu reaksi obat yang tidak diinginkan (adverse drug reaction)?

1. ARespons berbahaya dan tidak diinginkan terhadap obat pada dosis normal
2. BSetiap efek obat yang disadari pasien
3. CReaksi yang hanya terjadi setelah overdosis
4. DEfek terapeutik obat yang diharapkan

What does "PRN" mean on a medication order?

1. ABefore meals
2. BAs needed
3. CImmediately, once only
4. DEvery morning

Why is IV promethazine given with great caution?

1. AIt causes a severe rise in blood pressure when it is given intravenously
2. BIt can cause severe tissue injury if it leaks or enters an artery
3. CIt causes immediate kidney failure
4. DIt is a strong opioid that causes addiction

A patient takes cholestyramine. How should other oral medicines be timed?

1. AMix them into the cholestyramine drink so they are taken together
2. BTake them all at the same time as cholestyramine
3. CTiming does not matter, as cholestyramine is not absorbed
4. DTake them 1 hour before or several hours after cholestyramine

A man takes finasteride. What should be explained about handling the tablets?

1. AAnyone can handle the tablets, as they contain no active drug
2. BPregnant women should not handle crushed or broken tablets
3. CThe tablets must be stored in the fridge
4. DThe tablets must be crushed before swallowing

A patient taking hydralazine for several months develops joint pain, fever and a rash. Anti-histone antibodies are positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?

1. ADrug-induced lupus
2. BGout
3. CRheumatoid arthritis
4. DAn acute viral infection

A patient with myasthenia gravis took extra pyridostigmine doses. She now has increasing weakness, heavy salivation, sweating, small pupils and diarrhoea. What is the most likely cause?

1. AAn allergic reaction to pyridostigmine
2. BCholinergic crisis from too much anticholinesterase drug
3. CMyasthenic crisis from too little anticholinesterase drug
4. DA stroke unrelated to the medication