Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

In the United States, what is a "boxed warning" (black box warning) on a drug label?

1. AA label showing that the drug is a controlled substance with abuse potential
2. BA note that the drug is available without prescription
3. CThe strongest FDA warning about a serious or life-threatening risk
4. DA sign that the drug must be stored in a dark box

What is the normal fasting blood glucose range in a healthy adult?

1. A11,1–15,0 mmol/L (about 200–270 mg/dL)
2. B1,5–3,0 mmol/L (about 27–54 mg/dL)
3. C7,0–10,0 mmol/L (about 126–180 mg/dL)
4. D3,9–5,5 mmol/L (about 70–100 mg/dL)

After chemotherapy, what is the "nadir"?

1. AThe day the drug is given
2. BThe point when blood cell counts are at their lowest
3. CThe point when the tumour is at its smallest after treatment
4. DThe time when nausea is worst

Why is IV promethazine given with great caution?

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

A person who has never been vaccinated against tetanus has a deep, dirty wound. What is usually given?

1. AOral antibiotics only
2. BTetanus vaccine and tetanus immunoglobulin
3. CTetanus vaccine only, after the wound heals
4. DNo treatment unless symptoms appear

A 19-year-old starts an SSRI for depression. Which is most important for the nurse to monitor during the first weeks?

1. ANew or worsening suicidal thoughts or agitation
2. BBlood glucose before every meal and at bedtime
3. CDaily bowel movements only
4. DHearing loss and tinnitus

A patient on valproate becomes lethargic, starts vomiting and develops jaundice. Which adverse effect should be suspected first?

1. AKidney stones
2. BLiver toxicity
3. CNormal start-up side effects
4. DHypothyroidism

A patient on rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide and ethambutol develops a painful swollen big toe. Which drug is most likely responsible?

1. AEthambutol
2. BIsoniazid
3. CRifampicin
4. DPyrazinamide