Werkblad Klinische verpleegkunde met antwoorden

How does omeprazole work?

1. AIt speeds up the emptying of the stomach
2. BIt neutralises acid already in the stomach
3. CIt reduces the production of stomach acid
4. DIt kills bacteria in the bowel

The term "polypharmacy" usually means:

1. AA pharmacy that sells many different brands
2. BA single medicine that contains many active ingredients
3. CGiving one medicine by several routes
4. DA patient taking many medicines at the same time

What is oral mucositis, a common side effect of chemotherapy?

1. AA loss of taste only
2. BA fungal infection of the toenails that spreads to the mouth
3. CPainful inflammation and ulceration of the lining of the mouth
4. DSwelling of the salivary glands from dehydration

Which side effect is common when a patient starts taking metformin?

1. ASevere headache
2. BRapid weight gain
3. CHypoglycaemia in most patients who take it
4. DNausea, abdominal discomfort or diarrhoea

Na een schildklieroperatie heeft een patiënt tintelingen rond de mond en spierkrampen. Aan welk elektrolytprobleem moet je denken?

1. AHypermagnesiëmie
2. BHyperkaliëmie
3. CHypocalciëmie
4. DHypernatriëmie

Compared with a colostomy, a patient with an ileostomy is at greater risk of:

1. ALow blood glucose after meals
2. BDehydration and electrolyte loss from liquid output
3. CHard stools, straining and constipation from slow transit
4. DUrinary retention

An older man has sudden severe abdominal and back pain, is hypotensive and has a pulsating mass in the abdomen. What should be suspected?

1. AA ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
2. BMusculoskeletal back pain
3. CAcute gastritis from anti-inflammatory drugs
4. DRenal colic from a kidney stone

A patient rescued from a house fire has soot around the mouth, singed nasal hairs and a hoarse voice. What is the main concern?

1. AHypothermia from the fire service water
2. BA minor throat infection
3. CDehydration from sweating
4. DAirway swelling from inhalation injury