Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

How does ezetimibe lower cholesterol?

1. AIt inhibits HMG-CoA reductase in the liver
2. BIt increases the excretion of cholesterol in the urine and bile
3. CIt binds bile acids in the gut
4. DIt reduces the absorption of cholesterol from the intestine

Qual è lo scopo del rivestimento gastroresistente di una compressa?

1. ARendere dolce il sapore della compressa
2. BFar uscire la compressa dall'organismo immodificata con le feci
3. CFar sciogliere la compressa in bocca
4. DImpedire che la compressa si sciolga prima di raggiungere l'intestino

Which drug is first-line for symptomatic bradycardia in adults?

1. AAdenosine
2. BMetoprolol
3. CAtropine
4. DDigoxin

Which adverse effect of doxorubicin requires monitoring of heart function?

1. ARapid rise in cholesterol
2. BSevere hypertension during the infusion itself
3. CPericarditis caused by infection
4. DCumulative heart muscle damage leading to heart failure

An Rh-negative mother gives birth to an Rh-positive baby. When is anti-D immunoglobulin usually given?

1. AOnly at the start of the next pregnancy
2. BAt least two weeks after the birth
3. CIt is not needed if the baby is Rh-positive
4. DWithin 72 hours after the birth

How does sucralfate help a peptic ulcer heal?

1. AIt forms a protective coating over the ulcer base
2. BIt neutralises acid by releasing bicarbonate
3. CIt kills Helicobacter pylori directly
4. DIt blocks histamine H2 receptors in the stomach

A nurse calculates a child's dose and finds it is ten times higher than the usual range in the drug reference. What should the nurse do?

1. AGive the dose, because the prescriber is responsible for the order
2. BGive half the dose as a compromise
3. CWithhold it, recheck the calculation and clarify with the prescriber
4. DGive one tenth of the dose without telling anyone

A child has a tonic–clonic seizure lasting more than 5 minutes at home and has no IV access. Which drug can be given first by a trained carer or paramedic?

1. AIntramuscular morphine
2. BBuccal or intranasal midazolam
3. COral phenytoin tablets crushed in water
4. DOral paracetamol syrup