Farmakologia: karta pracy z odpowiedziami

What is a "broad-spectrum" antibiotic?

1. AOne that is taken for a long time at low dose to prevent any infection
2. BOne that acts against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
3. COne that is given only intravenously in hospital
4. DOne that also treats viral and fungal infections

Which description fits insulin glargine?

1. AA rapid-acting insulin given with each meal
2. BAn intermediate-acting cloudy insulin with a clear peak
3. CAn oral tablet that makes the pancreas release insulin
4. DA long-acting basal insulin with no marked peak

Mesalazine (mesalamine) is used mainly to treat:

1. AIrritable bowel syndrome with constipation
2. BUlcerative colitis
3. CPeptic ulcer
4. DGallstones

Which group of effects would the nurse expect after a dose of an anticholinergic drug such as atropine?

1. AHeavy salivation, slow heart rate and small pupils
2. BDry mouth, faster heart rate and dilated pupils
3. CDiarrhoea, frequent urination and sweating
4. DBronchial secretions, wheeze and tearing of the eyes

Which signs suggest early lithium toxicity?

1. AHair loss and dark urine only
2. BPinpoint pupils and slow breathing
3. CVery high blood pressure and a severe headache
4. DDiarrhoea, vomiting, coarse tremor and drowsiness

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

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

A 19-year-old woman is starting isotretinoin for severe acne. Which requirement is most important?

1. AWeekly hearing tests and monthly eye examinations during treatment
2. BTaking the drug only at weekends
3. CReliable contraception and pregnancy tests, as it is highly teratogenic
4. DA high-vitamin A diet to boost the effect

A baby born to a mother on methadone becomes irritable on day 2, with a high-pitched cry, tremors, sneezing and poor feeding. What is the most likely cause?

1. ANeonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome
2. BVitamin K deficiency bleeding
3. CNeonatal hypoglycaemia from maternal diabetes
4. DNormal newborn behaviour