Фармакология: лист заданий с ответами

Nitrofurantoin is used mainly to treat:

1. ABacterial meningitis in adults and children
2. BPneumonia
3. CBone infections
4. DUncomplicated cystitis (lower urinary infection)

Timolol eye drops are used mainly to treat:

1. AGlaucoma
2. BCataracts
3. CBacterial conjunctivitis
4. DDry eyes

Permethrin is used to treat:

1. AFungal nail infections
2. BScabies and head lice
3. CPsoriasis
4. DAcne

During an amphotericin B infusion, the patient has fever, chills and shaking. What is the most likely explanation?

1. AA common infusion reaction to amphotericin B
2. BSevere hypoglycaemia caused by the drug
3. CA sign that the drug has been given into an artery
4. DA sign that the fungal infection is cured

A patient with difficulty swallowing is prescribed several tablets. Which one should not be crushed?

1. AA modified-release (extended-release) tablet
2. BA tablet that the pharmacist says may be crushed
3. CA plain paracetamol tablet
4. DA plain aspirin dispersible tablet

Сочетание СИОЗС с каким препаратом сильнее всего повышает риск серотонинового синдрома?

1. AС ингибитором моноаминоксидазы
2. BС парацетамолом
3. CС амоксициллином
4. DС омепразолом

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 are linked to a higher risk of stroke and death
4. DThey always cure the dementia and stop all behaviour problems

A patient who used heroin a few hours ago is given a first dose of buprenorphine and quickly develops severe withdrawal. Why?

1. ABuprenorphine is a pure antagonist like naloxone with no agonist effect
2. BBuprenorphine is a high-affinity partial agonist that displaces heroin
3. CBuprenorphine causes an allergic reaction in heroin users
4. DBuprenorphine has no effect at opioid receptors