Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

Finasteride is used in benign prostatic hyperplasia because it:

1. AIncreases testosterone production
2. BKills bacteria in the prostate
3. CInhibits 5-alpha reductase and slowly shrinks the prostate
4. DRelaxes smooth muscle in the prostate within hours of the first dose

Where is a sublingual tablet placed?

1. ABetween the cheek and the gum
2. BUnder the tongue
3. COn top of the tongue, then chewed
4. DIn the stomach, swallowed with water

Which of these is a second-generation (atypical) antipsychotic?

1. AOlanzapine
2. BHaloperidol
3. CChlorpromazine
4. DFluphenazine

A patient starting sulfasalazine should be told about which harmless effect?

1. AGreen colouring of the sweat
2. BOrange-yellow colouring of the urine
3. CWhite spots on the nails
4. DBlue colouring of the tongue and gums

How is adenosine given for supraventricular tachycardia?

1. AAs a slow infusion over one hour
2. BAs a tablet under the tongue
3. CAs an intramuscular injection into the outer thigh muscle
4. DAs a rapid IV push followed by a fast saline flush

1000 mL of IV fluid is to be given over 8 hours with a pump. What rate should be set?

1. A250 mL/h
2. B100 mL/h
3. C80 mL/h
4. D125 mL/h

How does levonorgestrel emergency contraception mainly work?

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

A patient with HIV has a CD4 count below 200 cells/mm³. Which prophylaxis is usually started?

1. AOseltamivir to prevent influenza
2. BFluconazole to prevent urinary and skin infections
3. CCo-trimoxazole to prevent Pneumocystis pneumonia
4. DIsoniazid to prevent hepatitis B