Робочий аркуш «Фармакологія» з відповідями

Epoetin alfa, often used in chronic kidney disease, stimulates the production of:

1. AClotting factors
2. BRed blood cells
3. CWhite blood cells
4. DPlatelets

Timolol eye drops are used mainly to treat:

1. ABacterial conjunctivitis
2. BCataracts
3. CGlaucoma
4. DDry eyes

Which of these drugs has a narrow therapeutic index?

1. AAmoxicillin
2. BOmeprazole
3. CLithium
4. DLoratadine

Який відомий побічний ефект тривалого прийому пероральних кортикостероїдів?

1. AОстеопороз
2. BНизький артеріальний тиск
3. CВтрата маси тіла
4. DГіпоглікемія

A patient with a fentanyl patch is given home-care advice. Which instruction is correct?

1. AAvoid heating pads, hot baths and saunas over or near the patch
2. BThrow used patches loose into the household bin with the packaging
3. CApply each new patch over the same skin area
4. DCut the patch in half if the pain is mild

Which adverse effect of ciprofloxacin should a patient report at once?

1. ADarker stools than usual
2. BPain or swelling in a tendon, such as the Achilles tendon
3. CMild tiredness in the first few days
4. DA slightly bitter or metallic taste for a while after each dose

A patient is switched from oral to intravenous morphine. Why is the IV dose lower than the oral dose?

1. AIV morphine is excreted much more slowly by the kidney than oral morphine
2. BThe oral route causes tolerance faster than the IV route
3. COral morphine has a large first-pass effect, so less reaches the blood
4. DIV morphine is a stronger chemical form of the drug

A patient taking warfarin asks for something for a headache. Which drug is usually the safest choice?

1. ANaproxen
2. BParacetamol (acetaminophen)
3. CIbuprofen, at the lowest dose
4. DAspirin