Pharmacology worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Permethrin is used to treat:

  1. AFungal nail infections
  2. BPsoriasis
  3. CScabies and head lice
  4. DAcne
2.Easy

What is the normal serum sodium range in adults?

  1. A3.5–5.0 mmol/L
  2. B150–165 mmol/L
  3. C95–105 mmol/L
  4. D135–145 mmol/L
3.Easy

What does "bioavailability" describe?

  1. AThe fraction of a dose that is bound to plasma proteins in the circulation
  2. BHow strongly a drug binds to its receptor
  3. CHow quickly a drug is excreted
  4. DThe fraction of a dose that reaches the systemic circulation unchanged
4.Medium

Which serious but rare adverse effect of statins should patients report straight away?

  1. AUnexplained muscle pain or weakness
  2. BAnkle swelling
  3. CA dry cough
  4. DA metallic taste
5.Medium

Digoxin 0.25 mg is ordered. The tablets available are 0.125 mg. How many tablets should be given?

  1. A4 tablets
  2. B0.5 tablet
  3. C1 tablet
  4. D2 tablets
6.Medium

A nurse has a needlestick injury from a patient with HIV. When should post-exposure prophylaxis start?

  1. AAs soon as possible, and within 72 hours at the latest
  2. BOnly after the nurse's HIV test turns positive
  3. COnly if the patient's viral load is above a set level
  4. DAfter one week, when the risk of infection is clearer
7.Hard

Ten days after chemotherapy, a patient has a temperature of 38.5 °C (101.3 °F) but says she feels fine. What should happen?

  1. AWait 48 hours to see whether the fever settles
  2. BUrgent cultures and IV broad-spectrum antibiotics without delay
  3. CParacetamol at home and review at the next routine clinic visit
  4. DStart oral antibiotics only if a rash develops
8.Hard

A patient who has taken lorazepam daily for many months stops it suddenly. Which serious complication may follow?

  1. AWithdrawal seizures
  2. BPinpoint pupils and coma
  3. CSevere bradycardia
  4. DProfound respiratory depression

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Scabies and head lice
  2. 2. D · 135–145 mmol/L
  3. 3. D · The fraction of a dose that reaches the systemic circulation unchanged
  4. 4. A · Unexplained muscle pain or weakness
  5. 5. D · 2 tablets
  6. 6. A · As soon as possible, and within 72 hours at the latest
  7. 7. B · Urgent cultures and IV broad-spectrum antibiotics without delay
  8. 8. A · Withdrawal seizures

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