Užduočių lapas tema Farmakologija su atsakymais

Drugs whose names end in "-sartan", such as losartan, belong to which class?

1. AAlpha-1 blockers
2. BLoop diuretics
3. CACE inhibitors, which block the converting enzyme
4. DAngiotensin II receptor blockers

Mesalazine (mesalamine) is used mainly to treat:

1. APeptic ulcer
2. BUlcerative colitis
3. CIrritable bowel syndrome with constipation
4. DGallstones

Where should an adrenaline (epinephrine) auto-injector be given?

1. AInto a vein in the arm
2. BInto the outer thigh muscle
3. CInto the abdomen under the skin
4. DUnder the tongue

An adult patient is due to receive digoxin. The apical pulse, counted for a full minute, is 52 beats per minute. What should the nurse do?

1. AWithhold the dose and notify the prescriber
2. BGive half the dose and document the pulse
3. CGive the dose with food to slow absorption
4. DGive the dose and recheck the pulse in one hour

A patient takes theophylline for COPD. Which advice is most important?

1. ADrink plenty of grapefruit juice each morning to improve absorption
2. BAvoid potassium-rich foods such as bananas
3. CLimit coffee, tea and cola, because caffeine adds to the side effects
4. DTake extra doses when short of breath

A patient is starting lamotrigine. Which adverse effect should the patient report at once?

1. AA brief change in taste
2. BMild headache on the first day
3. CSlight tiredness in the afternoon
4. DAny new skin rash

A patient with type 2 diabetes starts a high dose of prednisolone for a flare of COPD. Which change should the nurse expect?

1. ALower potassium only, with no effect on glucose
2. BNo change in glucose, as steroids act only in the lungs
3. CHigher blood glucose, so more frequent glucose checks are needed
4. DLower blood glucose, so the diabetes medicines should be stopped

A patient receives high-dose IV aciclovir for herpes encephalitis. Which nursing action reduces the main risk to the kidneys?

1. AGive a loop diuretic before each dose
2. BKeep the patient well hydrated and give the infusion slowly
3. CGive the infusion as a rapid push
4. DRestrict oral and IV fluids to prevent brain swelling