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1.Easy

Which vasopressor is usually first-line for septic shock that persists after fluids?

  1. AGlyceryl trinitrate
  2. BNoradrenaline (norepinephrine)
  3. CAdenosine
  4. DIsoprenaline (isoproterenol)
2.Easy

How does activated charcoal work in poisoning?

  1. AIt neutralises acids in the blood
  2. BIt makes the patient vomit the poison before it is absorbed
  3. CIt speeds up liver metabolism of the poison
  4. DIt binds (adsorbs) the poison in the gut so less is absorbed
3.Easy

After chemotherapy, what is the "nadir"?

  1. AThe time when nausea is worst
  2. BThe day the drug is given
  3. CThe point when blood cell counts are at their lowest
  4. DThe point when the tumour is at its smallest after treatment
4.Medium

Which technique is correct when giving subcutaneous enoxaparin from a prefilled syringe?

  1. AInject into a vein on the back of the hand
  2. BExpel the air bubble from the syringe first, then inject into the deltoid muscle
  3. CInject into the abdomen away from the navel and do not rub the site afterwards
  4. DMassage the site well for one minute after the injection
5.Medium

Which type of diuretic acts on the thick ascending limb of the loop of Henle?

  1. ALoop diuretics such as furosemide
  2. BOsmotic diuretics
  3. CThiazide diuretics
  4. DPotassium-sparing diuretics
6.Medium

How should a hyoscine (scopolamine) patch for motion sickness be used?

  1. AApply it behind the ear several hours before travel
  2. BApply it to the chest only after the vomiting has started
  3. CSwallow it if no water is available
  4. DCut it in half for children without advice
7.Hard

A patient receiving a phenylephrine infusion has a rise in blood pressure and a fall in heart rate. What is the best explanation?

  1. APhenylephrine stimulates muscarinic receptors
  2. BAlpha-1 vasoconstriction raises blood pressure and causes reflex bradycardia
  3. CPhenylephrine directly blocks beta-1 receptors in the heart's conduction system
  4. DThe fall in heart rate shows phenylephrine toxicity of the AV node
8.Hard

A patient taking metoprolol is also started on verapamil. Which adverse effect is most likely?

  1. AHypoglycaemia and weight gain
  2. BRebound tachycardia and hypertension
  3. CHyperkalaemia and muscle weakness
  4. DSevere bradycardia and heart block

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Noradrenaline (norepinephrine)
  2. 2. D · It binds (adsorbs) the poison in the gut so less is absorbed
  3. 3. C · The point when blood cell counts are at their lowest
  4. 4. C · Inject into the abdomen away from the navel and do not rub the site afterwards
  5. 5. A · Loop diuretics such as furosemide
  6. 6. A · Apply it behind the ear several hours before travel
  7. 7. B · Alpha-1 vasoconstriction raises blood pressure and causes reflex bradycardia
  8. 8. D · Severe bradycardia and heart block

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