Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

Why is methadone used to treat opioid use disorder?

1. AIt is a pure opioid antagonist that blocks all opioid effects
2. BIt is a long-acting opioid that prevents withdrawal and craving
3. CIt cures the liver damage caused by opioids
4. DIt causes vomiting if other opioids are used

Which drug can be used in beta blocker overdose because it raises heart rate through a non-adrenergic pathway?

1. AGlucagon
2. BInsulin
3. CFlumazenil
4. DNaloxone

Propylthiouracil and carbimazole (or its active form methimazole, also called thiamazole) are used to treat which condition?

1. AHyperthyroidism
2. BType 1 diabetes
3. CAdrenal insufficiency
4. DHypothyroidism

A patient given haloperidol develops a sudden painful twisting of the neck and the eyes roll upward. Which drug is usually given?

1. ANaloxone
2. BAn anticholinergic such as benzatropine (benztropine)
3. CA second dose of haloperidol
4. DDantrolene by mouth to relax the twisted neck muscles

Which statement about allopurinol is correct?

1. AIt is taken only during an acute attack and stopped as soon as the pain settles
2. BIt lowers uric acid over time and does not relieve the pain of an acute attack
3. CIt works within an hour to relieve joint pain
4. DIt increases uric acid production to flush out crystals

Quale effetto collaterale è tipico del calcio-antagonista amlodipina?

1. ATosse secca
2. BIperpotassiemia
3. CGonfiore alle caviglie
4. DBroncospasmo

A baby born to a mother on methadone becomes irritable on day 2, with a high-pitched cry, tremors, sneezing and poor feeding. What is the most likely cause?

1. ANeonatal hypoglycaemia from maternal diabetes
2. BVitamin K deficiency bleeding
3. CNeonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
4. DNormal newborn behaviour

A patient develops a dry cough on an ACE inhibitor and is switched to losartan. Why is losartan less likely to cause cough?

1. AIt does not block the breakdown of bradykinin
2. BIt blocks histamine receptors in the airways
3. CIt is excreted faster by the kidney
4. DIt also acts as a bronchodilator