Pharmacology worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

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

  1. AShort-acting beta-2 agonists
  2. BBeta blockers
  3. CAntihistamines
  4. DACE inhibitors
2.Easy

How does allopurinol prevent gout?

  1. AIt increases the kidney excretion of calcium
  2. BIt dissolves crystals already in the joint within hours
  3. CIt blocks prostaglandins in the inflamed joint
  4. DIt inhibits xanthine oxidase, so less uric acid is made
3.Easy

What is the main role of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma?

  1. ATo relieve sudden bronchospasm within minutes
  2. BTo kill bacteria in the airways
  3. CTo reduce airway inflammation and prevent attacks
  4. DTo thin mucus so it can be coughed up
4.Medium

Methylergometrine (methylergonovine) is prescribed for postpartum bleeding. Which finding would make the nurse withhold it and check with the prescriber?

  1. ATemperature of 37.2 °C (99 °F)
  2. BHeart rate of 88 per minute
  3. CHaemoglobin slightly below normal
  4. DBlood pressure of 160/105 mmHg
5.Medium

Ipratropium is a bronchodilator used in COPD. How does it work?

  1. AIt stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors in the airways
  2. BIt blocks leukotriene receptors
  3. CIt reduces inflammation like a corticosteroid
  4. DIt blocks muscarinic receptors in airway smooth muscle
6.Medium

After a vaccination, why is a person asked to wait for a short time before leaving?

  1. ATo make sure the injection site does not bruise
  2. BTo check that the vaccine has already created protective antibodies
  3. CTo measure the person's temperature for fever
  4. DTo watch for anaphylaxis, which usually starts within minutes
7.Hard

A patient taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist such as semaglutide has severe, constant upper abdominal pain spreading to the back, with vomiting. What should the nurse suspect?

  1. AAcute pancreatitis; the drug is stopped and urgent assessment arranged
  2. BConstipation; a laxative will solve the problem
  3. CHypoglycaemia; the patient should eat sweets and continue as usual
  4. DExpected nausea; the patient should take the next dose with food
8.Hard

In adult cardiac arrest with shock-refractory ventricular fibrillation, which antiarrhythmic is commonly given?

  1. ADigoxin
  2. BAmiodarone
  3. CAdenosine
  4. DVerapamil

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Short-acting beta-2 agonists
  2. 2. D · It inhibits xanthine oxidase, so less uric acid is made
  3. 3. C · To reduce airway inflammation and prevent attacks
  4. 4. D · Blood pressure of 160/105 mmHg
  5. 5. D · It blocks muscarinic receptors in airway smooth muscle
  6. 6. D · To watch for anaphylaxis, which usually starts within minutes
  7. 7. A · Acute pancreatitis; the drug is stopped and urgent assessment arranged
  8. 8. B · Amiodarone

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