Фармакология: лист заданий с ответами

Infliximab and adalimumab are biological drugs that block:

1. AVitamin K recycling
2. BHistamine H1 receptors in the skin and airways
3. CTumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha)
4. DInsulin receptors

How long does it usually take for an SSRI to improve mood noticeably?

1. AAbout six months
2. BSeveral weeks
3. COne or two days
4. DA few hours

Amphotericin B is used mainly for:

1. AMild athlete's foot
2. BBacterial urinary tract infections
3. CInfluenza in older people
4. DSerious systemic fungal infections

When should a patient take a once-daily proton pump inhibitor such as omeprazole?

1. AOnly when heartburn is severe
2. BWith a glass of milk at bedtime, when acid output is highest
3. CStraight after a large evening meal
4. DAbout 30–60 minutes before the first meal of the day

Какой нежелательный эффект типичен для метоклопрамида, особенно у молодых людей?

1. AЭкстрапирамидные двигательные нарушения, например острая дистония
2. BТяжёлый запор
3. CСухой кашель
4. DНизкая глюкоза крови

A patient is starting olanzapine. Which monitoring is most important over the following months?

1. AINR and platelet count
2. BHearing tests and vision tests every month
3. CPeak expiratory flow
4. DWeight, blood glucose and blood lipids

A woman has received a high-dose oxytocin infusion with large volumes of hypotonic fluid for many hours. She now has a headache, confusion and a low serum sodium. What is the most likely cause?

1. AExcessive salt in the infusion fluid
2. BAn allergic reaction to oxytocin causing brain swelling
3. CNormal tiredness after a long labour
4. DWater intoxication from the antidiuretic effect of oxytocin

A patient on warfarin also takes ginkgo and high-dose garlic supplements and is having minor surgery next week. What should the nurse do?

1. ATell the surgical team, as the supplements can increase bleeding
2. BAdvise stopping warfarin without telling anyone
3. CIgnore the supplements, as natural products are safe with warfarin
4. DAdvise taking extra supplements to improve healing