Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

How does ezetimibe lower cholesterol?

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

Le statine come l'atorvastatina abbassano il colesterolo inibendo quale enzima?

1. AL'HMG-CoA reduttasi
2. BLa cicloossigenasi
3. CL'enzima di conversione dell'angiotensina
4. DLa lipoproteina lipasi

Before giving any medication, how should the nurse identify the patient?

1. ARead the name on the sign next to the door
2. BUse two identifiers, such as full name and date of birth
3. CCheck the room and bed number against the medication chart
4. DAsk "Are you Mr Jones?" and wait for a nod

Quale effetto collaterale comune è tipico degli ACE-inibitori?

1. ATosse secca
2. BIpoglicemia
3. CEdema delle caviglie da vasodilatazione
4. DBradicardia

Quale tipo di diuretico agisce sul tratto spesso ascendente dell'ansa di Henle?

1. ADiuretici osmotici
2. BDiuretici risparmiatori di potassio
3. CDiuretici dell'ansa come la furosemide
4. DDiuretici tiazidici

Gli antipsicotici tipici come l'aloperidolo agiscono principalmente bloccando:

1. AI recettori GABA-A
2. BL'acetilcolinesterasi
3. CI recettori dopaminergici D2
4. DLa ricaptazione della serotonina

An older patient on amlodipine develops ankle swelling and is prescribed furosemide. She then becomes dizzy and falls. What does this sequence illustrate?

1. AEnzyme induction
2. BA prescribing cascade
3. CA type B allergic reaction
4. DDrug tolerance

An older patient with coronary artery disease is starting levothyroxine for hypothyroidism. Why is a low starting dose used?

1. ALevothyroxine causes severe hypoglycaemia in older patients
2. BHigh starting doses cause permanent hypothyroidism
3. COlder patients absorb levothyroxine much better, so small doses are all they need
4. DFast replacement raises cardiac oxygen demand and can cause angina