Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

Which of these is an extrapyramidal side effect of antipsychotics?

1. ADry mouth
2. BAkathisia (a feeling of inner restlessness)
3. CWeight gain
4. DAgranulocytosis (a very low neutrophil count)

A patient taking furosemide is advised to eat potassium-rich foods. Which food is a good choice?

1. AEgg whites
2. BBananas
3. CWhite rice
4. DButter

Quale via di somministrazione evita il metabolismo di primo passaggio epatico?

1. ASoluzione orale
2. BSupposta inserita in alto nel retto
3. CCompressa orale
4. DEndovenosa

Which blood test is commonly used to monitor a continuous infusion of unfractionated heparin?

1. AINR (international normalised ratio, prothrombin time)
2. BActivated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
3. CSerum potassium
4. DHaemoglobin A1c

After a vaccination, why is a person asked to wait for a short time before leaving?

1. ATo watch for anaphylaxis, which usually starts within minutes
2. BTo check that the vaccine has already created protective antibodies
3. CTo make sure the injection site does not bruise
4. DTo measure the person's temperature for fever

A child is starting methylphenidate for ADHD. Which advice is appropriate?

1. AGive doses early in the day and monitor appetite and growth
2. BGive the drug only at weekends
3. CGive the last dose at bedtime to help the child sleep
4. DExpect weight gain as the main side effect

A man on long-term testosterone therapy has a rising haematocrit. Why is this important?

1. AIt means the testosterone dose is too low
2. BIt is a sign of liver failure caused by testosterone
3. CTestosterone raises red cell production, increasing clot risk
4. DA high haematocrit shows that the testosterone is not being absorbed

A patient on simvastatin is prescribed gemfibrozil. What is the main concern?

1. AA much higher risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis
2. BLoss of all lipid-lowering effect
3. CA sharp rise in LDL cholesterol and triglycerides
4. DSevere hypoglycaemia