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Naam: ____________________ Datum: ____________
1.Makkelijk
Welk orgaan breekt de meeste geneesmiddelen af?
ALever
BLong
CMilt
DNier
2.Makkelijk
What is physical dependence on a drug?
AThe drug no longer has any effect, even at much higher doses
BThe person has an allergy to the drug
CWithdrawal symptoms appear if the drug is stopped suddenly
DThe person takes the drug only when needed
3.Makkelijk
On the WHO analgesic ladder, which drugs form the first step?
AWeak opioids such as codeine or tramadol, used on their own
BStrong opioids such as morphine given intravenously
CLocal anaesthetic nerve blocks for all patients
DNon-opioids such as paracetamol and NSAIDs
4.Gemiddeld
A patient wants to stop paroxetine suddenly. What should the nurse explain?
AIt can cause dizziness, "electric shock" feelings and irritability
BStopping suddenly causes the drug to work better for a while
CIt can be stopped at any time, as antidepressants cause no withdrawal effects
A patient receiving chemotherapy has a very low neutrophil count and is going home. Which teaching is most important?
ATake paracetamol regularly so that fevers do not show
BEat plenty of raw shellfish to boost protein
CReport a temperature of 38 °C (100,4 °F) or higher straight away
DExercise in crowded gyms to build strength
6.Gemiddeld
A patient takes low-dose weekly methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis. Which monitoring is needed?
AWeekly INR checks and a monthly ECG to check the heart rhythm
BDaily blood glucose checks
CRegular blood count, liver and kidney function tests
DMonthly hearing tests
7.Moeilijk
A patient who used cocaine has chest pain, agitation, a high temperature, sweating, tachycardia and dilated pupils. Which drug class is commonly first-line for the agitation and sympathetic overactivity?
ABenzodiazepines
BAnticholinergic drugs
CAntihistamines
DOpioid antagonists
8.Moeilijk
A patient with asthma starts timolol eye drops for glaucoma and soon becomes wheezy. What is the most likely explanation?
AThe eye drops contain an allergen that causes hay fever and asthma
BThe wheeze is unrelated to the eye drops
CTimolol activates histamine receptors in the lungs
DTimolol is absorbed and blocks beta-2 receptors in the airways
Antwoordenblad
1. A · Lever
2. C · Withdrawal symptoms appear if the drug is stopped suddenly
3. D · Non-opioids such as paracetamol and NSAIDs
4. A · It can cause dizziness, "electric shock" feelings and irritability
5. C · Report a temperature of 38 °C (100,4 °F) or higher straight away
6. C · Regular blood count, liver and kidney function tests
7. A · Benzodiazepines
8. D · Timolol is absorbed and blocks beta-2 receptors in the airways
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