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What is the normal fasting blood glucose range in a healthy adult?

1. A7,0–10,0 mmol/L (about 126–180 mg/dL)
2. B3,9–5,5 mmol/L (about 70–100 mg/dL)
3. C11,1–15,0 mmol/L (about 200–270 mg/dL)
4. D1,5–3,0 mmol/L (about 27–54 mg/dL)

Tamoxifen is used mainly to treat:

1. AType 2 diabetes
2. BOestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer
3. COsteoarthritis
4. DProstate enlargement and prostate cancer in older men

Fluconazole is used to treat infections caused by:

1. AFungi such as Candida
2. BGram-negative bacteria
3. CViruses such as influenza
4. DParasites such as malaria

Why are many drugs started at lower doses in older adults?

1. AOlder adults always weigh more than younger adults, so drugs last longer
2. BKidney and liver clearance often decline, and sensitivity to drugs increases
3. COlder adults absorb no drugs from the stomach
4. DLower doses are cheaper for older patients

A patient is due the first dose of IV cefuroxime. Which question is most important before giving it?

1. A"Have you eaten anything in the last two hours?"
2. B"Have you ever had a reaction to penicillin or another antibiotic?"
3. C"Do you prefer the drip in your left arm or in your right arm?"
4. D"Have you taken paracetamol today?"

A patient with difficulty swallowing is prescribed several tablets. Which one should not be crushed?

1. AA plain paracetamol tablet
2. BA tablet that the pharmacist says may be crushed
3. CA plain aspirin dispersible tablet
4. DA modified-release (extended-release) tablet

Why is clavulanic acid combined with amoxicillin (co-amoxiclav)?

1. AIt inhibits beta-lactamase enzymes that would destroy amoxicillin
2. BIt makes amoxicillin cross the blood–brain barrier more easily
3. CIt slows the kidney excretion of amoxicillin
4. DIt reduces the risk of penicillin allergy

A patient with heart failure on furosemide is also given metolazone, a thiazide-like diuretic. Which risk increases most?

1. ASevere hypertension, tachycardia and fluid retention
2. BHypoglycaemia and weight gain
3. CSevere hypokalaemia, hyponatraemia and dehydration
4. DHyperkalaemia and fluid overload