Фармакология: лист заданий с ответами

Which of these insulins is rapid-acting?

1. AInsulin glargine
2. BInsulin lispro
3. CNPH (isophane) insulin
4. DInsulin detemir

Что описывает «активность» (potency) лекарства?

1. AНаибольший эффект, который может вызвать лекарство
2. BКак долго лекарство остаётся в организме
3. CНасколько лекарство безопасно по сравнению с другими препаратами своего класса
4. DКоличество лекарства, необходимое для получения данного эффекта

Methylphenidate, used in ADHD, belongs to which class?

1. ABenzodiazepines
2. BCentral nervous system stimulants
3. COpioid analgesics
4. DAntipsychotics (dopamine blockers)

How should a topical corticosteroid cream usually be applied?

1. AAs a thin layer to the affected area only, as directed
2. BUnder a tight plastic dressing every night without advice
3. CAs a thick layer over the whole body
4. DOn broken, infected skin to speed healing

An IV site is cool, swollen and pale, and the infusion is running slowly. What should the nurse do?

1. AFlush the cannula forcefully with saline
2. BStop the infusion, remove the cannula and elevate the limb
3. CApply a tight bandage over the site
4. DIncrease the infusion rate to push through and clear the blockage

How should oral potassium chloride tablets be taken?

1. ALying down straight after the dose
2. BOn an empty stomach with only a small sip of water, then lie down
3. CCrushed and dissolved under the tongue
4. DWith food and plenty of water, swallowed whole if slow-release

How does levonorgestrel emergency contraception mainly work?

1. AIt causes an immediate period
2. BIt delays or prevents ovulation
3. CIt ends an established pregnancy
4. DIt kills sperm in the vagina

A man taking spironolactone for heart failure develops painful breast enlargement. Which change may be considered?

1. AAdding testosterone injections
2. BSwitching to eplerenone, which has fewer anti-androgen effects
3. CDoubling the spironolactone dose to overcome the side effect
4. DSwitching to potassium chloride tablets