Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

Amphotericin B is used mainly for:

1. AMild athlete's foot
2. BSerious systemic fungal infections
3. CInfluenza in older people
4. DBacterial urinary tract infections

Which vitamin reverses the effect of warfarin?

1. AVitamin C
2. BVitamin E
3. CVitamin K
4. DVitamin B12

Gli antibiotici sono efficaci contro:

1. AReazioni allergiche
2. BTutti i microrganismi allo stesso modo
3. CVirus
4. DBatteri

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

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

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

How many micrograms are in 0,5 mg?

1. A50 micrograms
2. B5 micrograms
3. C5000 micrograms
4. D500 micrograms

A patient is switched from oral to intravenous morphine. Why is the IV dose lower than the oral dose?

1. AIV morphine is a stronger chemical form of the drug
2. BIV morphine is excreted much more slowly by the kidney than oral morphine
3. CThe oral route causes tolerance faster than the IV route
4. DOral morphine has a large first-pass effect, so less reaches the blood

A drug is ordered at 5 micrograms/kg/min for an 80 kg patient. The infusion contains 1,600 micrograms per mL. What rate in mL/h is needed?

1. A15 mL/h
2. B25 mL/h
3. C150 mL/h
4. D4 mL/h