Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

Which signs are typical of hypoglycaemia?

1. AThirst, frequent urination and warm, dry, flushed skin
2. BFruity breath with deep, rapid breathing
3. CA slow pulse, constipation and weight gain
4. DSweating, shakiness, a fast heart rate and confusion

Baclofen is used mainly to treat:

1. ABacterial infections of the skin
2. BAcid reflux and heartburn
3. CHigh blood pressure in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia
4. DMuscle spasticity, for example in multiple sclerosis

Dextromethorphan is used as:

1. AAn expectorant that thins mucus
2. BA nasal decongestant
3. CAn antibiotic for chest infections
4. DA cough suppressant

During an infusion of a vesicant chemotherapy drug, the patient reports burning, and the site is swollen. What should the nurse do first?

1. ARemove the cannula at once and massage the area firmly
2. BIncrease the infusion rate to finish quickly
3. CStop the infusion, leave the cannula in and follow the protocol
4. DFlush the line with a large volume of saline

Which side effects are most common when starting gabapentin?

1. ADrowsiness and dizziness
2. BHair loss and weight loss
3. CCough and runny nose
4. DInsomnia and agitation

During an oxytocin infusion, contractions become very frequent and the fetal heart rate shows late decelerations. What is the nurse's first action?

1. AStop the oxytocin infusion
2. BIncrease the infusion to finish labour quickly
3. CGive a second oxytocin bolus
4. DPosition the woman flat on her back

A teenager took a large overdose of diphenhydramine. He is agitated, hot, flushed and confused, with dry skin, dilated pupils and a full bladder. What is this pattern?

1. AOpioid toxidrome
2. BSerotonin syndrome
3. CCholinergic toxidrome
4. DAnticholinergic toxidrome

How does levonorgestrel emergency contraception mainly work?

1. AIt ends an established pregnancy
2. BIt kills sperm in the vagina
3. CIt causes an immediate period
4. DIt delays or prevents ovulation