Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

How does activated charcoal work in poisoning?

1. AIt neutralises acids in the blood
2. BIt speeds up liver metabolism of the poison
3. CIt makes the patient vomit the poison before it is absorbed
4. DIt binds (adsorbs) the poison in the gut so less is absorbed

Perché ad alcune persone con malattie cardiache si somministra aspirina a basso dosaggio?

1. APer ridurre l'aggregazione piastrinica e prevenire i coaguli
2. BPer alleviare immediatamente il dolore toracico
3. CPer rallentare la frequenza cardiaca
4. DPer abbassare i livelli di colesterolo nel sangue e stabilizzare le placche

Mannitol is an osmotic diuretic used mainly to:

1. ATreat high blood pressure long term
2. BRaise serum potassium
3. CPrevent blood clots
4. DReduce raised intracranial pressure

Quale effetto collaterale comune è tipico degli ACE-inibitori?

1. ABradicardia
2. BIpoglicemia
3. CTosse secca
4. DEdema delle caviglie da vasodilatazione

How many micrograms are in 0,5 mg?

1. A5 micrograms
2. B500 micrograms
3. C5000 micrograms
4. D50 micrograms

A patient takes regular paracetamol (acetaminophen) at home. Which teaching point best prevents accidental overdose?

1. AUse paracetamol only on an empty stomach
2. BCheck cold and flu remedies, as many also contain paracetamol
3. CTake paracetamol with alcohol to improve absorption
4. DTake an extra dose if the first one does not work within 10 minutes

A patient on disulfiram becomes flushed, nauseated and has palpitations after using a mouthwash. What is the most likely cause?

1. AAlcohol in the mouthwash caused a disulfiram–alcohol reaction
2. BDisulfiram toxicity from taking too many tablets by mistake
3. CLow blood glucose from skipping breakfast
4. DAn allergy to mint flavouring in the mouthwash

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

1. ALiver toxicity
2. BNormal start-up side effects
3. CHypothyroidism
4. DKidney stones