Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

Where is a sublingual tablet placed?

1. AIn the stomach, swallowed with water
2. BOn top of the tongue, then chewed
3. CBetween the cheek and the gum
4. DUnder the tongue

Clomifene is used mainly to:

1. AStop postpartum bleeding
2. BInduce ovulation in women with infertility
3. CPrevent pregnancy
4. DTreat menopausal hot flushes and night sweats

Why is magnesium sulfate given to a woman with severe pre-eclampsia?

1. ATo treat a urinary infection
2. BTo prevent eclamptic seizures
3. CTo raise her blood pressure
4. DTo start labour contractions

Quale effetto avverso è tipico della metoclopramide, soprattutto nei giovani?

1. ATosse secca
2. BDisturbi extrapiramidali del movimento come la distonia acuta
3. CGlicemia bassa
4. DStitichezza grave

A 19-year-old starts an SSRI for depression. Which is most important for the nurse to monitor during the first weeks?

1. ADaily bowel movements only
2. BHearing loss and tinnitus
3. CNew or worsening suicidal thoughts or agitation
4. DBlood glucose before every meal and at bedtime

During a rapid infusion of vancomycin, a patient develops flushing and a red rash on the face, neck and upper body. What is the most likely cause and action?

1. AA sign that the infection is spreading; give a second dose
2. BA normal effect; increase the infusion rate to finish sooner
3. CAcute kidney failure; stop all IV fluids and antibiotics at once
4. DAn infusion reaction; stop or slow the infusion and inform the prescriber

A patient starting sertraline is taught about the drug. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I will tell someone if I have thoughts of harming myself."
2. B"I may have some nausea at first."
3. C"It may take a few weeks to feel the full effect."
4. D"If I feel better after a week, I can stop taking it."

A patient has received a sodium nitroprusside infusion for several days. He becomes confused and develops a metabolic acidosis. What should be suspected?

1. AHyperkalaemia from the infusion
2. BAn allergic reaction to the plastic of the infusion bag
3. CHypoglycaemia from nitroprusside
4. DCyanide toxicity from nitroprusside breakdown