Фармакология: лист заданий с ответами

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

1. ASeveral weeks
2. BAbout six months
3. COne or two days
4. DA few hours

Zolpidem is mainly prescribed for:

1. AShort-term treatment of insomnia
2. BPrevention of migraine
3. CTreatment of Parkinson's disease
4. DLong-term treatment of depression

Famotidine belongs to which drug class?

1. AAntacids
2. BH2 receptor antagonists
3. CProstaglandin analogues
4. DProton pump inhibitors

A patient starting sulfasalazine should be told about which harmless effect?

1. AGreen colouring of the sweat
2. BBlue colouring of the tongue and gums
3. CWhite spots on the nails
4. DOrange-yellow colouring of the urine

Что описывает клиренс лекарства?

1. AОбъём плазмы, очищаемый от лекарства за единицу времени
2. BКоличество лекарства, удаляемое за один сеанс диализа
3. CДолю всосавшейся дозы
4. DВремя, необходимое для полного исчезновения лекарства из плазмы

While giving medicines, a patient says, "That pill looks different from the one I usually take." What should the nurse do?

1. AStop and recheck the order and the medicine before giving it
2. BReassure the patient and give the pill anyway
3. CExplain that only the staff decide which medicines are given
4. DGive the pill and check the chart afterwards

A patient taking metoprolol is also started on verapamil. Which adverse effect is most likely?

1. ASevere bradycardia and heart block
2. BRebound tachycardia and hypertension
3. CHyperkalaemia and muscle weakness
4. DHypoglycaemia and weight gain

In myxoedema coma, why is hydrocortisone often given before or with thyroid hormone?

1. AThyroid hormone is inactive unless hydrocortisone is given
2. BHydrocortisone prevents the hypoglycaemia caused by levothyroxine
3. CHydrocortisone makes thyroid hormone work faster
4. DThyroid hormone can trigger adrenal crisis if cortisol is also low