Терапия и хирургия: нервная, эндокринная системы и почки: лист заданий с ответами

What is the normal range for total serum calcium in an adult?

1. AAbout 1,0–1,5 mmol/L (4,0–6,0 mg/dL)
2. BAbout 3,5–5,0 mmol/L (14–20 mg/dL)
3. CAbout 0,7–1,0 mmol/L (2,8–4,0 mg/dL)
4. DAbout 2,2–2,6 mmol/L (8,5–10,5 mg/dL)

Which equipment should be ready at the bedside of a patient on seizure precautions?

1. AA urinary catheter in case of incontinence
2. BWrist restraints to stop the limbs jerking
3. CA tongue depressor to place between the teeth
4. DWorking suction and oxygen

Which statement about metformin is correct?

1. AUsed on its own, it rarely causes hypoglycaemia
2. BIt works by making the pancreas release a lot more insulin
3. CIt is given by injection into the abdomen once a week
4. DIt is the usual first treatment for type 1 diabetes in adults

A patient has confirmed meningococcal meningitis. What is usually offered to their close household contacts?

1. AA lumbar puncture to check for infection
2. BA full course of IV antibiotics in hospital
3. CPreventive antibiotics
4. DNo action unless they develop symptoms

Какая картина электролитов типична для болезни Аддисона?

1. AВысокий натрий и низкий калий
2. BНизкий натрий и высокий калий
3. CНизкий калий и низкая глюкоза
4. DВысокий кальций и низкий фосфат

Which signs suggest rejection of a kidney transplant?

1. ALess urine, a rising creatinine and a tender graft
2. BMore urine, a falling creatinine and weight loss
3. CA rash on the face after sun exposure
4. DA cough, wheeze and a runny nose with sneezing

A 74-year-old falls forward and hits their chin. Their arms are much weaker than their legs, and they have burning pain in the hands. Which injury is most likely?

1. ACentral cord syndrome
2. BCauda equina syndrome
3. CA complete lumbar cord injury
4. DBrown-Séquard syndrome

A patient with Parkinson's disease is nil by mouth after abdominal surgery. Their levodopa is due. What is the best action?

1. AGive double the dose once eating restarts
2. BContact the prescriber or pharmacist about another route
3. CGive the tablets with a sip of water anyway
4. DOmit the dose until the patient can swallow again