解答つき薬理学ワークシート

ロペラミドは何の治療に使いますか？

1. A下痢
2. B便秘
3. C吐き気
4. D胸やけ

Why is anti-D immunoglobulin given to an Rh-negative mother?

1. ATo speed up labour
2. BTo stop her forming anti-D antibodies against Rh-positive fetal cells
3. CTo treat anaemia in the newborn
4. DTo make her own blood group Rh-positive before the next pregnancy

Which side effect is common with magnesium-containing antacids?

1. AConstipation
2. BDrowsiness
3. CDiarrhoea
4. DDry cough

Which group of effects would the nurse expect after a dose of an anticholinergic drug such as atropine?

1. ADry mouth, faster heart rate and dilated pupils
2. BDiarrhoea, frequent urination and sweating
3. CBronchial secretions, wheeze and tearing of the eyes
4. DHeavy salivation, slow heart rate and small pupils

Why is a progestogen added to oestrogen in hormone replacement therapy for a woman who still has her uterus?

1. ATo prevent breast cancer completely
2. BTo protect against endometrial hyperplasia and cancer
3. CTo lower the risk of blood clots to zero
4. DTo reduce hot flushes much more than oestrogen alone can

Which blood test is commonly used to monitor a continuous infusion of unfractionated heparin?

1. AHaemoglobin A1c
2. BINR (international normalised ratio, prothrombin time)
3. CSerum potassium
4. DActivated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)

Why should a dose never be written as "5.0 mg" on a medication order?

1. AIt means the dose must be given five times
2. BThe decimal point may be missed, and the dose read as 50 mg
3. CThe pharmacy cannot supply doses that contain a decimal point
4. DIt is too precise for most drugs

A patient with epilepsy needs pain relief. Why is tramadol used with caution?

1. AIt lowers the seizure threshold
2. BIt always causes respiratory arrest in epilepsy
3. CIt speeds up the metabolism of all antiepileptic drugs
4. DIt causes a sharp rise in blood glucose