Pharmacology worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which drug is the antidote for paracetamol (acetaminophen) overdose?

  1. AFlumazenil
  2. BAcetylcysteine
  3. CVitamin K
  4. DNaloxone
2.Easy

Timolol eye drops are used mainly to treat:

  1. ADry eyes
  2. BCataracts
  3. CBacterial conjunctivitis
  4. DGlaucoma
3.Easy

Antibiotics are effective against:

  1. AViruses
  2. BBacteria
  3. CAllergic reactions
  4. DAll microorganisms equally
4.Medium

Which common side effect is typical of ACE inhibitors?

  1. AAnkle swelling caused by vasodilation
  2. BDry cough
  3. CHypoglycaemia
  4. DBradycardia
5.Medium

Which adverse effect is a well-known risk of zidovudine?

  1. ABone marrow suppression, especially anaemia
  2. BGum overgrowth
  3. COrange-red colouring of the urine and tears
  4. DRed–green colour blindness
6.Medium

Which adverse effect is typical of metoclopramide, especially in young people?

  1. AExtrapyramidal movement disorders such as acute dystonia
  2. BDry cough
  3. CLow blood glucose
  4. DSevere constipation
7.Hard

Which regimen is standard for eradicating Helicobacter pylori?

  1. AAn H2 blocker taken only when pain occurs
  2. BAn antacid alone, taken after meals and at bedtime for six months
  3. CAcid suppression plus at least two antibiotics, often with bismuth, for 14 days
  4. DA single dose of an antibiotic given intravenously
8.Hard

Which finding most favours serotonin syndrome over neuroleptic malignant syndrome?

  1. ASlow onset over days with lead-pipe rigidity
  2. BRecent start of an antipsychotic drug
  3. CA very high creatine kinase
  4. DRapid onset with hyperreflexia and clonus

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Acetylcysteine
  2. 2. D · Glaucoma
  3. 3. B · Bacteria
  4. 4. B · Dry cough
  5. 5. A · Bone marrow suppression, especially anaemia
  6. 6. A · Extrapyramidal movement disorders such as acute dystonia
  7. 7. C · Acid suppression plus at least two antibiotics, often with bismuth, for 14 days
  8. 8. D · Rapid onset with hyperreflexia and clonus

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