Фармакология: лист заданий с ответами

Sumatriptan is used mainly to:

1. APrevent epileptic seizures
2. BTreat high blood pressure
3. CTreat an acute migraine attack
4. DRelieve nerve pain from diabetes

Stimulation of which receptor increases heart rate and the force of contraction?

1. ABeta-2 adrenergic receptor
2. BAlpha-2 adrenergic receptor
3. CMuscarinic M2 receptor
4. DBeta-1 adrenergic receptor

Oxytocin is used in obstetrics mainly to:

1. ALower blood pressure in pre-eclampsia
2. BInduce or strengthen contractions and prevent postpartum bleeding
3. CMature the fetal lungs before birth
4. DStop preterm labour by relaxing the uterine muscle

During adult cardiac arrest, how often is IV adrenaline (epinephrine) usually repeated?

1. AOnce only, at the start
2. BEvery 15–20 minutes
3. CEvery 30 seconds
4. DEvery 3–5 minutes

Which adverse effects are typical of donepezil?

1. ADry mouth, constipation and a fast heart rate
2. BHair loss and skin pigmentation
3. CNausea, diarrhoea and a slow heart rate
4. DWeight gain and high blood glucose

Which group of signs suggests opioid withdrawal?

1. ADry mouth, urinary retention, blurred vision and confusion
2. BPinpoint pupils, slow breathing and drowsiness
3. CYawning, runny nose, sweating, dilated pupils and diarrhoea
4. DConstipation, itching and a slow heart rate

A patient on warfarin is taught about diet. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"I will keep the amount of green leafy vegetables I eat about the same each week."
2. B"I will use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor."
3. C"I will tell my dentist that I take warfarin."
4. D"I will stop eating all green vegetables from now on."

Which statement correctly contrasts donepezil and memantine in Alzheimer's disease?

1. ABoth drugs are dopamine agonists that differ only in their half-lives
2. BDonepezil blocks NMDA receptors; memantine inhibits acetylcholinesterase
3. CDonepezil inhibits cholinesterase; memantine blocks NMDA receptors
4. DBoth drugs remove amyloid plaques from the brain