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1.Easy

Amphotericin B is used mainly for:

  1. ABacterial urinary tract infections
  2. BSerious systemic fungal infections
  3. CInfluenza in older people
  4. DMild athlete's foot
2.Easy

In Addison's disease, fludrocortisone is given to replace which hormone?

  1. AAldosterone
  2. BAdrenaline
  3. CThyroxine
  4. DCortisol
3.Easy

Why is adrenaline (epinephrine) sometimes added to a local anaesthetic injection?

  1. AIt speeds up the removal of the anaesthetic from the tissue into the blood
  2. BIt makes the anaesthetic act on the brain as well
  3. CIt constricts vessels, so the block lasts longer and less enters the blood
  4. DIt prevents allergic reactions to the anaesthetic
4.Medium

A malnourished patient with alcohol dependence needs IV glucose. Which vitamin should be given before or with it?

  1. AThiamine (vitamin B1)
  2. BVitamin D
  3. CVitamin C
  4. DVitamin K (phytomenadione)
5.Medium

A patient is starting lamotrigine. Which adverse effect should the patient report at once?

  1. AAny new skin rash
  2. BMild headache on the first day
  3. CA brief change in taste
  4. DSlight tiredness in the afternoon
6.Medium

How should a patient take oral alendronate?

  1. ACrushed into yoghurt with calcium supplements
  2. BWith plain water on an empty stomach, staying upright for 30 minutes
  3. CWith breakfast and coffee to protect the stomach
  4. DWith milk at bedtime, then lying down straight away to aid absorption
7.Hard

A patient on methadone is also prescribed diazepam for anxiety. What is the main safety concern?

  1. ASevere hypertension from the combination
  2. BMethadone causes diazepam to be excreted very quickly
  3. CAdditive sedation and respiratory depression
  4. DDiazepam blocks the effect of methadone completely
8.Hard

Why is vancomycin given by mouth, not intravenously, for Clostridioides difficile infection?

  1. AOral vancomycin is absorbed into the blood better than IV vancomycin
  2. BOral vancomycin is not absorbed, so it reaches high levels in the colon
  3. CIntravenous vancomycin causes C. difficile infection
  4. DThe oral form is cheaper but has the same effect as IV

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Serious systemic fungal infections
  2. 2. A · Aldosterone
  3. 3. C · It constricts vessels, so the block lasts longer and less enters the blood
  4. 4. A · Thiamine (vitamin B1)
  5. 5. A · Any new skin rash
  6. 6. B · With plain water on an empty stomach, staying upright for 30 minutes
  7. 7. C · Additive sedation and respiratory depression
  8. 8. B · Oral vancomycin is not absorbed, so it reaches high levels in the colon

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