Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

Which side effect is common with magnesium-containing antacids?

1. ADrowsiness
2. BDry cough
3. CDiarrhoea
4. DConstipation

Epoetin alfa, often used in chronic kidney disease, stimulates the production of:

1. AWhite blood cells
2. BClotting factors
3. CRed blood cells
4. DPlatelets

Which of these is one of the classic "rights" of medication administration?

1. ARight brand
2. BRight price
3. CRight pharmacy
4. DRight route

How does sucralfate help a peptic ulcer heal?

1. AIt forms a protective coating over the ulcer base
2. BIt neutralises acid by releasing bicarbonate
3. CIt kills Helicobacter pylori directly
4. DIt blocks histamine H2 receptors in the stomach

Which signs suggest early lithium toxicity?

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

A patient takes regular paracetamol (acetaminophen) at home. Which teaching point best prevents accidental overdose?

1. AUse paracetamol only on an empty stomach
2. BTake paracetamol with alcohol to improve absorption
3. CCheck cold and flu remedies, as many also contain paracetamol
4. DTake an extra dose if the first one does not work within 10 minutes

A patient has a serum potassium of 7,0 mmol/L (mEq/L) and peaked T waves on the ECG. Which drug is given first to protect the heart?

1. AIntravenous calcium gluconate
2. BIntravenous furosemide
3. COral potassium chloride
4. DOral sodium polystyrene sulfonate

A patient develops a dry cough on an ACE inhibitor and is switched to losartan. Why is losartan less likely to cause cough?

1. AIt is excreted faster by the kidney
2. BIt blocks histamine receptors in the airways
3. CIt does not block the breakdown of bradykinin
4. DIt also acts as a bronchodilator