Фармакология: лист заданий с ответами

Mesalazine (mesalamine) is used mainly to treat:

1. AGallstones
2. BUlcerative colitis
3. CIrritable bowel syndrome with constipation
4. DPeptic ulcer

Permethrin is used to treat:

1. AAcne
2. BFungal nail infections
3. CScabies and head lice
4. DPsoriasis

What does "polypharmacy" mean?

1. AThe use of many medicines at the same time, often five or more
2. BTaking one drug in several different forms
3. CUsing a drug at a very high dose
4. DA pharmacy that stocks many different brands of the same drug

Which group of effects would the nurse expect after a dose of an anticholinergic drug such as atropine?

1. AHeavy salivation, slow heart rate and small pupils
2. BDiarrhoea, frequent urination and sweating
3. CDry mouth, faster heart rate and dilated pupils
4. DBronchial secretions, wheeze and tearing of the eyes

A patient is due the first dose of IV cefuroxime. Which question is most important before giving it?

1. A"Do you prefer the drip in your left arm or in your right arm?"
2. B"Have you eaten anything in the last two hours?"
3. C"Have you ever had a reaction to penicillin or another antibiotic?"
4. D"Have you taken paracetamol today?"

Which adverse effect of ciprofloxacin should a patient report at once?

1. ADarker stools than usual
2. BPain or swelling in a tendon, such as the Achilles tendon
3. CA slightly bitter or metallic taste for a while after each dose
4. DMild tiredness in the first few days

A patient on stable warfarin is prescribed a course of metronidazole. What is the likely effect, and what should the nurse expect?

1. AMetronidazole replaces warfarin, so warfarin is stopped
2. BThe INR stays the same, as these drugs do not interact
3. CThe INR rises, so closer INR monitoring is needed
4. DThe INR falls, so the risk of clotting increases

A patient with an epidural infusion of local anaesthetic becomes hypotensive. What is the most likely mechanism?

1. AThe epidural catheter has caused heavy bleeding
2. BBlockade of sympathetic nerves causes vasodilation
3. CThe local anaesthetic causes a severe allergic reaction
4. DThe drug increases urine output and causes dehydration