Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

Infliximab and adalimumab are biological drugs that block:

1. AVitamin K recycling
2. BInsulin receptors
3. CHistamine H1 receptors in the skin and airways
4. DTumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha)

How long does it usually take for an SSRI to improve mood noticeably?

1. AA few hours
2. BSeveral weeks
3. CAbout six months
4. DOne or two days

Which vasopressor is usually first-line for septic shock that persists after fluids?

1. AAdenosine
2. BIsoprenaline (isoproterenol)
3. CGlyceryl trinitrate
4. DNoradrenaline (norepinephrine)

A nurse realises that a patient has been given the wrong dose of a medicine. What is the first action?

1. ACorrect the chart so it shows the right dose
2. BComplete the incident report before anything else
3. CWait to see whether the patient notices
4. DAssess the patient for effects of the error

Which signs suggest early lithium toxicity?

1. AVery high blood pressure and a severe headache
2. BHair loss and dark urine only
3. CPinpoint pupils and slow breathing
4. DDiarrhoea, vomiting, coarse tremor and drowsiness

A che cosa serve una dose di carico?

1. AA raggiungere rapidamente la concentrazione plasmatica desiderata
2. BA verificare reazioni allergiche
3. CA rallentare l'assorbimento del farmaco
4. DA ridurre gli effetti collaterali all'inizio della terapia

Un farmaco a breve emivita viene somministrato con un intervallo tra le dosi molto più lungo della sua emivita. Qual è il risultato allo stato stazionario?

1. ALivelli molto stabili con oscillazioni quasi nulle
2. BAmpie oscillazioni tra livelli di picco e di valle
3. CLo stato stazionario non viene mai raggiunto
4. DAccumulo graduale fino a livelli tossici

A noradrenaline infusion is running through a peripheral cannula. The skin around the site becomes pale, cold and hard. What should the nurse do?

1. AIncrease the rate to improve blood flow to the area
2. BLeave the infusion running and recheck in 4 hours
3. CStop the infusion at that site and follow the extravasation protocol
4. DApply heat and massage the area, then continue the infusion