Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

Which harmless effect of rifampicin should patients be warned about?

1. AWhite spots on the teeth
2. BBlue colouring of the fingernails and lips
3. CGreen colouring of the stools
4. DOrange-red colouring of urine, sweat and tears

How does activated charcoal work in poisoning?

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

Which of these drugs has a narrow therapeutic index?

1. ALoratadine
2. BLithium
3. CAmoxicillin
4. DOmeprazole

A patient is starting lamotrigine. Which adverse effect should the patient report at once?

1. ASlight tiredness in the afternoon
2. BA brief change in taste
3. CAny new skin rash
4. DMild headache on the first day

During an oxytocin infusion, contractions become very frequent and the fetal heart rate shows late decelerations. What is the nurse's first action?

1. APosition the woman flat on her back
2. BIncrease the infusion to finish labour quickly
3. CStop the oxytocin infusion
4. DGive a second oxytocin bolus

A prescriber gives a verbal medication order in an emergency. What should the nurse do?

1. AWrite it down and read it back to the prescriber to confirm
2. BRemember it and write it in the chart at the end of the shift
3. CGive the drug without recording the order
4. DAsk another nurse to remember the order

Perché la gentamicina si monitora con i livelli ematici?

1. AAgisce solo a concentrazioni molto alte
2. BÈ metabolizzata interamente dal fegato, quindi la funzionalità epatica decide la dose
3. CÈ nefrotossica e ototossica con indice terapeutico ristretto
4. DCausa ipoglicemia grave

Which strategy is most effective at preventing errors with IV insulin infusions?

1. APreparing insulin infusions in advance and leaving them unlabelled
2. BWriting "U" for units on the order
3. CUsing insulin syringes to measure large IV volumes
4. DAn independent double check and a smart pump with a drug library