Werkblad Farmacologie met antwoorden

What is the normal serum sodium range in adults?

1. A95–105 mmol/L
2. B3,5–5,0 mmol/L
3. C150–165 mmol/L
4. D135–145 mmol/L

Which drug is first-line for symptomatic bradycardia in adults?

1. AAtropine
2. BMetoprolol
3. CAdenosine
4. DDigoxin

Welke klasse middelen gebruik je bij een acute astma-aanval?

1. AACE-remmers
2. BBètablokkers
3. CAntihistaminica
4. DKortwerkende bèta-2-agonisten

Why is directly observed therapy (DOT) often used for tuberculosis?

1. AThe drugs work only if a nurse is present
2. BTB drugs must always be given intravenously in hospital
3. CTreatment lasts months, and missed doses cause resistance
4. DPatients with TB cannot swallow tablets

A woman taking tamoxifen should report which symptom promptly?

1. AMild tiredness in the afternoon
2. BSlightly dry skin
3. CMild hot flushes, especially at night, in the first months
4. DUnusual vaginal bleeding or a painful swollen leg

Why should NSAIDs be used with caution in some people with asthma?

1. AThey increase the clearance of salbutamol
2. BThey block the anti-inflammatory effect of inhaled corticosteroids
3. CThey cause mucus plugs by drying the airways
4. DThey can trigger bronchospasm in aspirin-sensitive asthma

Why is strict aseptic technique and a limited hang time needed for propofol infusions?

1. AIts lipid emulsion lets bacteria grow if it is contaminated
2. BPropofol breaks down into a toxic gas after a few hours
3. CLight exposure changes propofol into an opioid
4. DPropofol becomes more potent the longer it hangs

A patient taking sertraline starts St John's wort for low mood. What is the main concern?

1. ASevere low blood pressure from blocked alpha receptors
2. BA hypertensive crisis from tyramine
3. CBleeding from vitamin K deficiency
4. DSerotonin syndrome from combined serotonergic effects