Užduočių lapas tema Farmakologija su atsakymais

Buspirone is used mainly to treat:

1. AGeneralised anxiety disorder
2. BAcute alcohol withdrawal
3. CSevere pain
4. DPanic attacks needing immediate relief

Which adverse effect can follow long-term use of strong topical corticosteroids?

1. APermanent darkening of the nails
2. BThinning of the skin
3. CThickening of the skin
4. DIncreased hair loss on the scalp

What is physical dependence on a drug?

1. AThe person takes the drug only when needed
2. BThe person has an allergy to the drug
3. CThe drug no longer has any effect, even at much higher doses
4. DWithdrawal symptoms appear if the drug is stopped suddenly

A child weighing 20 kg is prescribed a drug at 15 mg/kg per dose. What is the dose?

1. A35 mg
2. B150 mg
3. C3000 mg
4. D300 mg

Which signs suggest early lithium toxicity?

1. AHair loss and dark urine only
2. BDiarrhoea, vomiting, coarse tremor and drowsiness
3. CVery high blood pressure and a severe headache
4. DPinpoint pupils and slow breathing

A malnourished patient with alcohol dependence needs IV glucose. Which vitamin should be given before or with it?

1. AVitamin K (phytomenadione)
2. BVitamin D
3. CThiamine (vitamin B1)
4. DVitamin C

A patient taking hydralazine for several months develops joint pain, fever and a rash. Anti-histone antibodies are positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?

1. ADrug-induced lupus
2. BRheumatoid arthritis
3. CGout
4. DAn acute viral infection

During an alteplase infusion for acute ischaemic stroke, the patient develops a sudden severe headache and her level of consciousness falls. What is the nurse's first action?

1. AStop the alteplase infusion and notify the provider urgently
2. BSlow the infusion to half the rate and recheck in 30 minutes
3. CGive paracetamol for the headache and continue the infusion
4. DGive a bolus of heparin to prevent a new clot