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. BHerd immunity
  3. CActive immunity
  4. DInnate immunity
2.Easy

What does "PRN" mean on a medication order?

  1. AImmediately, once only
  2. BAs needed
  3. CBefore meals
  4. DEvery morning
3.Easy

Why is low-dose aspirin given to some people with heart disease?

  1. ATo reduce platelet aggregation and prevent clots
  2. BTo slow the heart rate
  3. CTo lower blood cholesterol levels and stabilise plaques
  4. DTo relieve chest pain immediately
4.Medium

Which group of effects would the nurse expect after a dose of an anticholinergic drug such as atropine?

  1. ABronchial secretions, wheeze and tearing of the eyes
  2. BDiarrhoea, frequent urination and sweating
  3. CHeavy salivation, slow heart rate and small pupils
  4. DDry mouth, faster heart rate and dilated pupils
5.Medium

A patient uses two different eye drops at the same time of day. What should the nurse advise?

  1. AUse only one of them each day
  2. BPut both drops in at exactly the same moment
  3. CWait at least 5 minutes between the two drops
  4. DMix the drops in one bottle first
6.Medium

A man takes finasteride. What should be explained about handling the tablets?

  1. AAnyone can handle the tablets, as they contain no active drug
  2. BThe tablets must be stored in the fridge
  3. CThe tablets must be crushed before swallowing
  4. DPregnant women should not handle crushed or broken tablets
7.Hard

For a drug with first-order elimination, doubling the dose (without changing the interval) will:

  1. AHalve the time to reach steady state
  2. BDouble the steady-state level but not change the time to reach steady state
  3. CLeave the steady-state level unchanged but halve the time needed to reach it
  4. DDouble the half-life
8.Hard

A patient on stable warfarin is prescribed a course of metronidazole. What is the likely effect, and what should the nurse expect?

  1. AThe INR stays the same, as these drugs do not interact
  2. BThe INR rises, so closer INR monitoring is needed
  3. CThe INR falls, so the risk of clotting increases
  4. DMetronidazole replaces warfarin, so warfarin is stopped

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Passive immunity
  2. 2. B · As needed
  3. 3. A · To reduce platelet aggregation and prevent clots
  4. 4. D · Dry mouth, faster heart rate and dilated pupils
  5. 5. C · Wait at least 5 minutes between the two drops
  6. 6. D · Pregnant women should not handle crushed or broken tablets
  7. 7. B · Double the steady-state level but not change the time to reach steady state
  8. 8. B · The INR rises, so closer INR monitoring is needed

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