Фармакология: лист заданий с ответами

In the United States, what does a Schedule II controlled substance mean?

1. AA drug with almost no risk of abuse
2. BA drug with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse
3. CA drug with accepted medical use but a high risk of abuse
4. DA drug available freely over the counter

На какой фазе клинических исследований новое лекарство обычно впервые вводят людям, часто здоровым добровольцам?

1. AФаза IV
2. BФаза I
3. CФаза III
4. DФаза II

Lithium is used mainly to treat which condition?

1. ASchizophrenia with no mood symptoms
2. BBipolar disorder
3. CGeneralised anxiety disorder
4. DAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Which assessments are most important during a magnesium sulfate infusion?

1. ADeep tendon reflexes, respiratory rate and urine output
2. BBowel sounds and appetite
3. CBlood glucose, pupil size and pupil reaction to light
4. DTemperature and skin colour only

Which assessment is most important during IV mannitol therapy?

1. APlatelet count and signs of bleeding
2. BBlood glucose before meals and signs of hypoglycaemia
3. CLiver enzymes and signs of jaundice
4. DUrine output, electrolytes and signs of fluid overload

A patient given haloperidol develops a sudden painful twisting of the neck and the eyes roll upward. Which drug is usually given?

1. ADantrolene by mouth to relax the twisted neck muscles
2. BA second dose of haloperidol
3. CNaloxone
4. DAn anticholinergic such as benzatropine (benztropine)

A man on long-term testosterone therapy has a rising haematocrit. Why is this important?

1. AIt means the testosterone dose is too low
2. BIt is a sign of liver failure caused by testosterone
3. CTestosterone raises red cell production, increasing clot risk
4. DA high haematocrit shows that the testosterone is not being absorbed

A heparin infusion contains 25,000 units in 500 mL. The order is 1,000 units per hour. What rate should be set on the pump?

1. A10 mL/h
2. B20 mL/h
3. C25 mL/h
4. D50 mL/h