Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

What is a "broad-spectrum" antibiotic?

1. AOne that is taken for a long time at low dose to prevent any infection
2. BOne that is given only intravenously in hospital
3. COne that acts against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
4. DOne that also treats viral and fungal infections

Montelukast, used in asthma, belongs to which drug class?

1. AShort-acting beta-2 agonists
2. BLeukotriene receptor antagonists
3. CInhaled corticosteroids
4. DAntimuscarinic bronchodilators

Quale farmaco è il trattamento di prima linea dell'anafilassi?

1. AAdrenalina intramuscolare
2. BAntistaminico orale
3. CPrednisolone orale
4. DSalbutamolo inalatorio

Which adverse effect of doxorubicin requires monitoring of heart function?

1. ACumulative heart muscle damage leading to heart failure
2. BSevere hypertension during the infusion itself
3. CRapid rise in cholesterol
4. DPericarditis caused by infection

What should the nurse teach a patient about taking levothyroxine?

1. ATake it on an empty stomach, 30–60 minutes before breakfast
2. BTake it with milk at dinner, as calcium protects the stomach lining
3. CTake it only on days when feeling tired
4. DTake it together with the iron tablet to save time

A patient is starting lisinopril. Which rare but serious adverse effect should the nurse teach the patient to report immediately?

1. ASwelling of the lips, tongue or face
2. BAn increase in appetite in the evening
3. CDarker skin after exposure to sunlight
4. DA harmless rash on the palms of the hands

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

1. AIsoniazid
2. BEthambutol
3. CRifampicin
4. DPyrazinamide

A patient who has taken lorazepam daily for many months stops it suddenly. Which serious complication may follow?

1. AProfound respiratory depression
2. BSevere bradycardia
3. CPinpoint pupils and coma
4. DWithdrawal seizures