Pharmacology worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which signs are typical of hypoglycaemia?

  1. ASweating, shakiness, a fast heart rate and confusion
  2. BThirst, frequent urination and warm, dry, flushed skin
  3. CA slow pulse, constipation and weight gain
  4. DFruity breath with deep, rapid breathing
2.Easy

What is an antagonist?

  1. AA drug that activates a receptor fully
  2. BA drug that increases the release of the natural ligand from nerve endings
  3. CA drug that binds a receptor without activating it and blocks the agonist
  4. DA drug that is broken down into the active form
3.Easy

What is a "broad-spectrum" antibiotic?

  1. AOne that acts against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  2. BOne that is given only intravenously in hospital
  3. COne that is taken for a long time at low dose to prevent any infection
  4. DOne that also treats viral and fungal infections
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 K (phytomenadione)
  3. CVitamin D
  4. DVitamin C
5.Medium

Which assessments are most important during a magnesium sulfate infusion?

  1. ATemperature and skin colour only
  2. BDeep tendon reflexes, respiratory rate and urine output
  3. CBlood glucose, pupil size and pupil reaction to light
  4. DBowel sounds and appetite
6.Medium

An IV site is cool, swollen and pale, and the infusion is running slowly. What should the nurse do?

  1. AIncrease the infusion rate to push through and clear the blockage
  2. BFlush the cannula forcefully with saline
  3. CStop the infusion, remove the cannula and elevate the limb
  4. DApply a tight bandage over the site
7.Hard

The volume of distribution of a drug is very large (for example 500 L in an adult). What does this suggest?

  1. AThe drug stays almost entirely in the plasma compartment
  2. BThe drug is extensively taken up into tissues
  3. CThe drug cannot be given intravenously
  4. DThe drug is quickly excreted by the kidneys
8.Hard

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

  1. AHypoglycaemia and weight gain
  2. BHyperkalaemia and muscle weakness
  3. CSevere bradycardia and heart block
  4. DRebound tachycardia and hypertension

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Sweating, shakiness, a fast heart rate and confusion
  2. 2. C · A drug that binds a receptor without activating it and blocks the agonist
  3. 3. A · One that acts against many Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
  4. 4. A · Thiamine (vitamin B1)
  5. 5. B · Deep tendon reflexes, respiratory rate and urine output
  6. 6. C · Stop the infusion, remove the cannula and elevate the limb
  7. 7. B · The drug is extensively taken up into tissues
  8. 8. C · Severe bradycardia and heart block

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