Farmakologia: karta pracy z odpowiedziami

Where should an adrenaline (epinephrine) auto-injector be given?

1. AInto a vein in the arm
2. BInto the abdomen under the skin
3. CUnder the tongue
4. DInto the outer thigh muscle

On the WHO analgesic ladder, which drugs form the first step?

1. ANon-opioids such as paracetamol and NSAIDs
2. BLocal anaesthetic nerve blocks for all patients
3. CStrong opioids such as morphine given intravenously
4. DWeak opioids such as codeine or tramadol, used on their own

Propofol is mainly used for:

1. ATreating nausea after chemotherapy
2. BPain relief after surgery on the ward
3. CInducing and maintaining anaesthesia, and ICU sedation
4. DLong-term treatment of epilepsy at home by mouth

Which blood test is commonly used to monitor a continuous infusion of unfractionated heparin?

1. AHaemoglobin A1c
2. BActivated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT)
3. CSerum potassium
4. DINR (international normalised ratio, prothrombin time)

Which assessments are most important during a magnesium sulfate infusion?

1. ATemperature and skin colour only
2. BBowel sounds and appetite
3. CBlood glucose, pupil size and pupil reaction to light
4. DDeep tendon reflexes, respiratory rate and urine output

A patient is starting olanzapine. Which monitoring is most important over the following months?

1. APeak expiratory flow
2. BHearing tests and vision tests every month
3. CWeight, blood glucose and blood lipids
4. DINR and platelet count

Why are antipsychotics used with great caution in older people with dementia?

1. AThey are not absorbed in people over 65
2. BThey cause severe hypoglycaemia in older people
3. CThey always cure the dementia and stop all behaviour problems
4. DThey are linked to a higher risk of stroke and death

Why is adenosine used with caution in patients with asthma?

1. AIt reduces the effect of inhaled steroids
2. BIt is broken down too slowly in asthma
3. CIt can cause bronchospasm
4. DIt causes severe hypertension in asthma