Робочий аркуш «Фармакологія» з відповідями

Which drug class is first-line for stopping a seizure in status epilepticus?

1. ABeta blockers, such as IV metoprolol
2. BBenzodiazepines, such as IV lorazepam
3. CAntihistamines, such as IV chlorphenamine
4. DOpioids, such as IV morphine

Which herbal product is commonly taken for sleep and can add to the effect of sedatives?

1. APeppermint
2. BGinger
3. CValerian
4. DCranberry

Naltrexone helps in alcohol use disorder because it:

1. AReplaces alcohol as a sedative
2. BBlocks opioid receptors, reducing reward and craving
3. CSpeeds up the liver breakdown of alcohol
4. DCauses vomiting and flushing whenever alcohol is drunk

A nurse has a needlestick injury from a patient with HIV. When should post-exposure prophylaxis start?

1. AOnly after the nurse's HIV test turns positive
2. BAfter one week, when the risk of infection is clearer
3. COnly if the patient's viral load is above a set level
4. DAs soon as possible, and within 72 hours at the latest

How should a topical corticosteroid cream usually be applied?

1. AUnder a tight plastic dressing every night without advice
2. BOn broken, infected skin to speed healing
3. CAs a thin layer to the affected area only, as directed
4. DAs a thick layer over the whole body

In which patient is bupropion contraindicated?

1. AA patient who wants to stop smoking
2. BA patient with a seizure disorder or an eating disorder
3. CA patient with seasonal allergies
4. DA patient with high blood cholesterol and a family history of it

Carboprost is a prostaglandin used for postpartum haemorrhage. In which woman should it be avoided?

1. AA woman with iron deficiency anaemia
2. BA woman who had a vaginal birth
3. CA woman who is breastfeeding
4. DA woman with asthma

Why is adenosine used with caution in patients with asthma?

1. AIt can cause bronchospasm
2. BIt reduces the effect of inhaled steroids
3. CIt is broken down too slowly in asthma
4. DIt causes severe hypertension in asthma