Pharmacology worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Giving a patient immunoglobulin after exposure to an infection provides which type of immunity?

  1. APassive immunity
  2. BInnate immunity
  3. CActive immunity
  4. DHerd immunity
2.Easy

Which class of drug is used to relieve an acute asthma attack?

  1. AACE inhibitors
  2. BBeta blockers
  3. CShort-acting beta-2 agonists
  4. DAntihistamines
3.Easy

How does tramadol relieve pain?

  1. AWeak opioid agonism plus inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and noradrenaline
  2. BBlocking COX enzymes in the periphery
  3. CAntagonising NMDA receptors in the spinal cord and blocking sodium channels
  4. DBlocking sodium channels in peripheral nerves
4.Medium

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

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

A patient has oral mucositis after chemotherapy. Which advice is appropriate?

  1. AUse a soft toothbrush and rinse with saline or a bland mouthwash
  2. BEat spicy and acidic foods to stimulate healing
  3. CUse an alcohol-based mouthwash several times a day to kill germs
  4. DBrush hard with a firm toothbrush to remove debris
6.Medium

A child is starting methylphenidate for ADHD. Which advice is appropriate?

  1. AGive the last dose at bedtime to help the child sleep
  2. BExpect weight gain as the main side effect
  3. CGive doses early in the day and monitor appetite and growth
  4. DGive the drug only at weekends
7.Hard

A patient has received a sodium nitroprusside infusion for several days. He becomes confused and develops a metabolic acidosis. What should be suspected?

  1. ACyanide toxicity from nitroprusside breakdown
  2. BAn allergic reaction to the plastic of the infusion bag
  3. CHyperkalaemia from the infusion
  4. DHypoglycaemia from nitroprusside
8.Hard

Combining several drugs that prolong the QT interval raises the risk of which life-threatening arrhythmia?

  1. ATorsades de pointes
  2. BSinus tachycardia
  3. CAtrial fibrillation
  4. DFirst-degree heart block

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Passive immunity
  2. 2. C · Short-acting beta-2 agonists
  3. 3. A · Weak opioid agonism plus inhibiting the reuptake of serotonin and noradrenaline
  4. 4. B · In the original dark glass bottle, away from heat, light and moisture
  5. 5. A · Use a soft toothbrush and rinse with saline or a bland mouthwash
  6. 6. C · Give doses early in the day and monitor appetite and growth
  7. 7. A · Cyanide toxicity from nitroprusside breakdown
  8. 8. A · Torsades de pointes

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