Фармакология: лист заданий с ответами

Mesalazine (mesalamine) is used mainly to treat:

1. AIrritable bowel syndrome with constipation
2. BUlcerative colitis
3. CPeptic ulcer
4. DGallstones

What is an "adjuvant analgesic"?

1. AA drug for another condition that also relieves some pain
2. BA strong opioid used only for severe pain at the end of life
3. CA placebo given to test whether pain is real
4. DA drug that reverses the effects of opioids

Psyllium (ispaghula husk) is which type of laxative?

1. AStimulant
2. BStool softener
3. CBulk-forming
4. DOsmotic

A man takes finasteride. What should be explained about handling the tablets?

1. APregnant women should not handle crushed or broken tablets
2. BThe tablets must be stored in the fridge
3. CThe tablets must be crushed before swallowing
4. DAnyone can handle the tablets, as they contain no active drug

A woman taking tamoxifen should report which symptom promptly?

1. AMild hot flushes, especially at night, in the first months
2. BUnusual vaginal bleeding or a painful swollen leg
3. CSlightly dry skin
4. DMild tiredness in the afternoon

Which teaching about zolpidem is correct?

1. ATake it with alcohol to make it act faster
2. BDrive soon after waking, as the drug has no next-day effect
3. CTake it right before bed, only if you can sleep a full night
4. DTake it in the morning so that it is out of the system by night

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

1. AHypoglycaemia and weight gain
2. BHyperkalaemia and muscle weakness
3. CSevere bradycardia and heart block
4. DRebound tachycardia and hypertension

A patient who uses insulin is taught sick-day rules. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

1. A"If I am ill and not eating, I will stop my insulin completely."
2. B"I will seek help if I keep vomiting or have ketones."
3. C"I will check my blood glucose and ketones more often while I am ill."
4. D"I will keep drinking fluids, even if I cannot eat much."