Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

How does activated charcoal work in poisoning?

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

Alendronate, used for osteoporosis, belongs to which class?

1. AThyroid hormones
2. BCalcium channel blockers
3. CCorticosteroids
4. DBisphosphonates

Quale di queste è una tipica reazione di fase II (coniugazione) del metabolismo dei farmaci?

1. ARiduzione
2. BOssidazione
3. CGlucuronidazione
4. DIdrolisi

A patient with diabetes is sweaty and shaky. Blood glucose is 3,0 mmol/L (54 mg/dL). The patient is awake and can swallow. What should the nurse do first?

1. AGive intramuscular glucagon at once
2. BGive 15–20 g of fast-acting carbohydrate, such as juice
3. CGive the next scheduled dose of insulin
4. DGive a large meal high in fat and protein to keep glucose up for longer

Qual è l'effetto avverso più importante delle sulfaniluree come la gliclazide?

1. ATosse secca
2. BAcidosi lattica
3. CIperpotassiemia
4. DIpoglicemia

How should a patient store sublingual glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin) tablets?

1. AIn a plastic weekly pill box with other tablets
2. BIn the original dark glass bottle, away from heat, light and moisture
3. CIn the fridge in a damp, open container to keep them fresh and cool
4. DLoose in a shirt pocket close to the body for quick access

During general anaesthesia with a volatile agent and suxamethonium (succinylcholine), a patient develops muscle rigidity, rising end-tidal CO₂ and a fast-rising temperature. Which drug is the specific treatment?

1. ANeostigmine
2. BNaloxone
3. CParacetamol
4. DDantrolene

Why may omeprazole be avoided in a patient taking clopidogrel?

1. AIt binds clopidogrel in the stomach and makes it insoluble
2. BIt inhibits CYP2C19, so less clopidogrel is converted to its active form
3. CIt increases clopidogrel absorption from the gut and causes bleeding
4. DIt speeds up kidney excretion of clopidogrel