Pharmacology worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which of these insulins is rapid-acting?

  1. ANPH (isophane) insulin
  2. BInsulin detemir
  3. CInsulin lispro
  4. DInsulin glargine
2.Easy

In the United States, what is a "boxed warning" (black box warning) on a drug label?

  1. AA note that the drug is available without prescription
  2. BA label showing that the drug is a controlled substance with abuse potential
  3. CThe strongest FDA warning about a serious or life-threatening risk
  4. DA sign that the drug must be stored in a dark box
3.Easy

What is the main role of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma?

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

Long-term use of metformin can cause a deficiency of which vitamin?

  1. AVitamin D
  2. BVitamin A
  3. CVitamin B12
  4. DVitamin K
5.Medium

What does the clearance of a drug describe?

  1. AThe fraction of the dose that is absorbed
  2. BThe amount of drug removed by one dialysis session
  3. CThe time needed for the drug to disappear completely from the plasma
  4. DThe volume of plasma cleared of the drug per unit of time
6.Medium

Why is IV promethazine given with great caution?

  1. AIt can cause severe tissue injury if it leaks or enters an artery
  2. BIt causes immediate kidney failure
  3. CIt causes a severe rise in blood pressure when it is given intravenously
  4. DIt is a strong opioid that causes addiction
7.Hard

A patient on long-term prednisolone has been vomiting for two days and could not take her tablets. She is now hypotensive and confused, with low sodium and high potassium. What is the most urgent treatment?

  1. AIV insulin with glucose only
  2. BIV furosemide
  3. COral prednisolone with a glass of water
  4. DIV hydrocortisone and IV fluids
8.Hard

A patient with an epidural infusion of local anaesthetic becomes hypotensive. What is the most likely mechanism?

  1. ABlockade of sympathetic nerves causes vasodilation
  2. BThe drug increases urine output and causes dehydration
  3. CThe epidural catheter has caused heavy bleeding
  4. DThe local anaesthetic causes a severe allergic reaction

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Insulin lispro
  2. 2. C · The strongest FDA warning about a serious or life-threatening risk
  3. 3. A · To reduce airway inflammation and prevent attacks
  4. 4. C · Vitamin B12
  5. 5. D · The volume of plasma cleared of the drug per unit of time
  6. 6. A · It can cause severe tissue injury if it leaks or enters an artery
  7. 7. D · IV hydrocortisone and IV fluids
  8. 8. A · Blockade of sympathetic nerves causes vasodilation

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