Робочий аркуш «Фармакологія» з відповідями

Який білок плазми зв'язує більшість кислих ліків, як-от варфарин?

1. AАльбумін
2. BГемоглобін
3. CІнсулін
4. DФібриноген

How does activated charcoal work in poisoning?

1. AIt speeds up liver metabolism of the poison
2. BIt binds (adsorbs) the poison in the gut so less is absorbed
3. CIt makes the patient vomit the poison before it is absorbed
4. DIt neutralises acids in the blood

Varenicline helps people stop smoking because it:

1. AIs a form of nicotine absorbed slowly through the skin
2. BMakes cigarettes taste bitter
3. CBlocks dopamine receptors in the brain completely
4. DIs a nicotinic partial agonist that reduces craving and reward

How should a patient store sublingual glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin) tablets?

1. AIn the original dark glass bottle, away from heat, light and moisture
2. BIn a plastic weekly pill box with other tablets
3. CLoose in a shirt pocket close to the body for quick access
4. DIn the fridge in a damp, open container to keep them fresh and cool

Which rule applies to intravenous potassium chloride?

1. AIt is given as a rapid IV push to correct low levels quickly
2. BIt may be given intramuscularly if there is no IV access
3. CIt must be diluted and given as an infusion, never as an IV push
4. DIt is mixed into blood products to save time

Which side effects are most common when starting gabapentin?

1. ACough and runny nose
2. BDrowsiness and dizziness
3. CInsomnia and agitation
4. DHair loss and weight loss

A toddler swallowed many of his mother's iron tablets. He has vomiting and bloody diarrhoea. Which drug may be used to bind iron?

1. ADeferoxamine (desferrioxamine)
2. BNaloxone
3. CAcetylcysteine
4. DActivated charcoal given by mouth

A patient on rifampicin, isoniazid, pyrazinamide and ethambutol develops a painful swollen big toe. Which drug is most likely responsible?

1. APyrazinamide
2. BEthambutol
3. CIsoniazid
4. DRifampicin