Werkblad Farmacologie met antwoorden

In the United States, what does a Schedule II controlled substance mean?

1. AA drug with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse
2. BA drug with almost no risk of abuse
3. CA drug available freely over the counter
4. DA drug with accepted medical use but a high risk of abuse

Infliximab and adalimumab are biological drugs that block:

1. AVitamin K recycling
2. BHistamine H1 receptors in the skin and airways
3. CTumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha)
4. DInsulin receptors

Which vitamin reverses the effect of warfarin?

1. AVitamin E
2. BVitamin B12
3. CVitamin C
4. DVitamin K

A person who has never been vaccinated against tetanus has a deep, dirty wound. What is usually given?

1. ATetanus vaccine only, after the wound heals
2. BTetanus vaccine and tetanus immunoglobulin
3. COral antibiotics only
4. DNo treatment unless symptoms appear

A patient wants to stop paroxetine suddenly. What should the nurse explain?

1. AIt can cause dizziness, "electric shock" feelings and irritability
2. BStopping suddenly causes the drug to work better for a while
3. CIt can be stopped at any time, as antidepressants cause no withdrawal effects
4. DStopping suddenly causes dangerous low blood sugar

Which adverse effect is a well-known risk of zidovudine?

1. AOrange-red colouring of the urine and tears
2. BBone marrow suppression, especially anaemia
3. CGum overgrowth
4. DRed–green colour blindness

A child has a tonic–clonic seizure lasting more than 5 minutes at home and has no IV access. Which drug can be given first by a trained carer or paramedic?

1. ABuccal or intranasal midazolam
2. BIntramuscular morphine
3. COral paracetamol syrup
4. DOral phenytoin tablets crushed in water

During general anaesthesia with a volatile agent and suxamethonium (succinylcholine), a patient develops muscle rigidity, rising end-tidal CO₂ and a fast-rising temperature. Which drug is the specific treatment?

1. ADantrolene
2. BNaloxone
3. CParacetamol
4. DNeostigmine