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Why is magnesium sulfate given to a woman with severe pre-eclampsia?

1. ATo start labour contractions
2. BTo prevent eclamptic seizures
3. CTo raise her blood pressure
4. DTo treat a urinary infection

What is the normal serum sodium range in adults?

1. A95–105 mmol/L
2. B3,5–5,0 mmol/L
3. C135–145 mmol/L
4. D150–165 mmol/L

Nitrofurantoin is used mainly to treat:

1. ABacterial meningitis in adults and children
2. BBone infections
3. CUncomplicated cystitis (lower urinary infection)
4. DPneumonia

When should a patient take a once-daily proton pump inhibitor such as omeprazole?

1. AStraight after a large evening meal
2. BAbout 30–60 minutes before the first meal of the day
3. CWith a glass of milk at bedtime, when acid output is highest
4. DOnly when heartburn is severe

Digoxin 0,25 mg is ordered. The tablets available are 0,125 mg. How many tablets should be given?

1. A2 tablets
2. B1 tablet
3. C0,5 tablet
4. D4 tablets

Before starting a TNF-alpha inhibitor such as adalimumab, which test is required?

1. AScreening for latent tuberculosis
2. BAn echocardiogram in every patient
3. CA glucose tolerance test
4. DA bone density scan

A patient on stable warfarin is prescribed a course of metronidazole. What is the likely effect, and what should the nurse expect?

1. AThe INR rises, so closer INR monitoring is needed
2. BThe INR falls, so the risk of clotting increases
3. CMetronidazole replaces warfarin, so warfarin is stopped
4. DThe INR stays the same, as these drugs do not interact

A patient on valproate becomes lethargic, starts vomiting and develops jaundice. Which adverse effect should be suspected first?

1. AKidney stones
2. BLiver toxicity
3. CNormal start-up side effects
4. DHypothyroidism