Scheda di esercizi di Farmacologia con soluzioni

Quale organo metabolizza la maggior parte dei farmaci?

1. AFegato
2. BMilza
3. CPolmone
4. DRene

Which of these insulins is rapid-acting?

1. AInsulin detemir
2. BInsulin lispro
3. CNPH (isophane) insulin
4. DInsulin glargine

Which adverse effect of ethambutol requires vision checks?

1. APermanent dilation of the pupils
2. BBleeding in the back of the eye
3. CCataracts that form within a few days of starting
4. DOptic neuritis, with blurred vision and colour blindness

Why is hypovolaemia corrected with IV fluids before or while starting a vasopressor?

1. AVasopressors only work when they are diluted in large fluid volumes
2. BVasopressors cannot keep perfusion up if the circulation is under-filled
3. CVasopressors cause the patient to retain too much fluid
4. DFluids stop the vasopressor causing a fever

When should a patient take a once-daily proton pump inhibitor such as omeprazole?

1. AOnly when heartburn is severe
2. BStraight after a large evening meal
3. CAbout 30–60 minutes before the first meal of the day
4. DWith a glass of milk at bedtime, when acid output is highest

Why is propranolol usually avoided in patients with asthma?

1. AIt stimulates alpha-1 receptors in the airways and raises blood pressure
2. BIt blocks beta-2 receptors in the airways and can cause bronchospasm
3. CIt increases mucus production by blocking histamine
4. DIt causes tolerance to inhaled corticosteroids

On admission, a patient's home medicine list includes warfarin for atrial fibrillation, but warfarin is not on the admission orders. What should the nurse do?

1. ATell the patient to stop warfarin permanently
2. BClarify the omission with the prescriber (medication reconciliation)
3. CAssume the omission is intended and do nothing
4. DGive the patient's own warfarin brought from home without an order

A patient on digoxin is started on amiodarone. What change should the nurse expect?

1. AAmiodarone levels fall to zero
2. BNo interaction is expected
3. CDigoxin levels rise, so the digoxin dose is often reduced
4. DDigoxin levels fall sharply, so the digoxin dose is doubled