Фармакология: лист заданий с ответами

Which intramuscular site is recommended for infants?

1. AVentral forearm
2. BVastus lateralis (outer thigh)
3. CDeltoid
4. DDorsogluteal (upper outer buttock)

Infliximab and adalimumab are biological drugs that block:

1. AHistamine H1 receptors in the skin and airways
2. BInsulin receptors
3. CVitamin K recycling
4. DTumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha)

Why is folinic acid (leucovorin) given after high-dose methotrexate?

1. ATo protect normal cells from methotrexate toxicity
2. BTo treat an allergic reaction to methotrexate
3. CTo prevent nausea and vomiting after the methotrexate
4. DTo make methotrexate act faster on the tumour

A parent will give a liquid medicine to a child at home. Which advice is safest?

1. AUse any kitchen teaspoon
2. BEstimate the dose by pouring the liquid into a small cup
3. CUse the oral syringe or measuring cup supplied with it
4. DMix the dose into a full bottle of milk

Methylergometrine (methylergonovine) is prescribed for postpartum bleeding. Which finding would make the nurse withhold it and check with the prescriber?

1. AHeart rate of 88 per minute
2. BHaemoglobin slightly below normal
3. CTemperature of 37,2 °C (99 °F)
4. DBlood pressure of 160/105 mmHg

Which assessment is most important during IV mannitol therapy?

1. AUrine output, electrolytes and signs of fluid overload
2. BPlatelet count and signs of bleeding
3. CBlood glucose before meals and signs of hypoglycaemia
4. DLiver enzymes and signs of jaundice

A patient taking hydralazine for several months develops joint pain, fever and a rash. Anti-histone antibodies are positive. What is the most likely diagnosis?

1. AAn acute viral infection
2. BRheumatoid arthritis
3. CGout
4. DDrug-induced lupus

Почему пиридоксин (витамин B6) часто назначают вместе с изониазидом при туберкулёзе?

1. AЧтобы предотвратить периферическую нейропатию
2. BЧтобы уменьшить резистентность бактерий
3. CЧтобы предотвратить поражение печени изониазидом
4. DЧтобы увеличить всасывание изониазида