Pharmacology worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which signs are typical of hypoglycaemia?

  1. AFruity breath with deep, rapid breathing
  2. BA slow pulse, constipation and weight gain
  3. CThirst, frequent urination and warm, dry, flushed skin
  4. DSweating, shakiness, a fast heart rate and confusion
2.Easy

Propylthiouracil and carbimazole (or its active form methimazole, also called thiamazole) are used to treat which condition?

  1. AHyperthyroidism
  2. BType 1 diabetes
  3. CAdrenal insufficiency
  4. DHypothyroidism
3.Easy

Which side effect is common with magnesium-containing antacids?

  1. ADiarrhoea
  2. BDrowsiness
  3. CConstipation
  4. DDry cough
4.Medium

Which is a well-known adverse effect of long-term oral corticosteroids?

  1. AWeight loss
  2. BOsteoporosis
  3. CHypoglycaemia
  4. DLow blood pressure
5.Medium

While giving medicines, a patient says, "That pill looks different from the one I usually take." What should the nurse do?

  1. AStop and recheck the order and the medicine before giving it
  2. BExplain that only the staff decide which medicines are given
  3. CReassure the patient and give the pill anyway
  4. DGive the pill and check the chart afterwards
6.Medium

Which statement about allopurinol is correct?

  1. AIt increases uric acid production to flush out crystals
  2. BIt works within an hour to relieve joint pain
  3. CIt lowers uric acid over time and does not relieve the pain of an acute attack
  4. DIt is taken only during an acute attack and stopped as soon as the pain settles
7.Hard

A patient has a serum potassium of 7.0 mmol/L (mEq/L) and peaked T waves on the ECG. Which drug is given first to protect the heart?

  1. AIntravenous calcium gluconate
  2. BIntravenous furosemide
  3. COral potassium chloride
  4. DOral sodium polystyrene sulfonate
8.Hard

A patient who uses insulin is taught sick-day rules. Which statement shows a need for further teaching?

  1. A"I will seek help if I keep vomiting or have ketones."
  2. B"I will keep drinking fluids, even if I cannot eat much."
  3. C"I will check my blood glucose and ketones more often while I am ill."
  4. D"If I am ill and not eating, I will stop my insulin completely."

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Sweating, shakiness, a fast heart rate and confusion
  2. 2. A · Hyperthyroidism
  3. 3. A · Diarrhoea
  4. 4. B · Osteoporosis
  5. 5. A · Stop and recheck the order and the medicine before giving it
  6. 6. C · It lowers uric acid over time and does not relieve the pain of an acute attack
  7. 7. A · Intravenous calcium gluconate
  8. 8. D · "If I am ill and not eating, I will stop my insulin completely."

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