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1.Easy

Which adverse effect can follow long-term use of strong topical corticosteroids?

  1. AIncreased hair loss on the scalp
  2. BPermanent darkening of the nails
  3. CThickening of the skin
  4. DThinning of the skin
2.Easy

Nitrofurantoin is used mainly to treat:

  1. AUncomplicated cystitis (lower urinary infection)
  2. BBacterial meningitis in adults and children
  3. CBone infections
  4. DPneumonia
3.Easy

After chemotherapy, what is the "nadir"?

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

Which adverse effect is a well-known risk of zidovudine?

  1. ARed–green colour blindness
  2. BGum overgrowth
  3. COrange-red colouring of the urine and tears
  4. DBone marrow suppression, especially anaemia
5.Medium

Which side effect is typical of the calcium channel blocker amlodipine?

  1. AAnkle swelling
  2. BHyperkalaemia
  3. CDry cough
  4. DBronchospasm
6.Medium

A patient is starting lisinopril. Which rare but serious adverse effect should the nurse teach the patient to report immediately?

  1. AA harmless rash on the palms of the hands
  2. BSwelling of the lips, tongue or face
  3. CAn increase in appetite in the evening
  4. DDarker skin after exposure to sunlight
7.Hard

A patient who used heroin a few hours ago is given a first dose of buprenorphine and quickly develops severe withdrawal. Why?

  1. ABuprenorphine is a pure antagonist like naloxone with no agonist effect
  2. BBuprenorphine is a high-affinity partial agonist that displaces heroin
  3. CBuprenorphine causes an allergic reaction in heroin users
  4. DBuprenorphine has no effect at opioid receptors
8.Hard

Methotrexate for rheumatoid arthritis is taken once a week. A patient mistakenly takes the same dose every day. What is the main danger?

  1. AHypoglycaemia because methotrexate strongly stimulates insulin release
  2. BSevere hypertension from fluid retention
  3. CThe arthritis gets worse because of drug tolerance
  4. DBone marrow suppression and mucositis from methotrexate toxicity

Answer key

  1. 1. D · Thinning of the skin
  2. 2. A · Uncomplicated cystitis (lower urinary infection)
  3. 3. A · The point when blood cell counts are at their lowest
  4. 4. D · Bone marrow suppression, especially anaemia
  5. 5. A · Ankle swelling
  6. 6. B · Swelling of the lips, tongue or face
  7. 7. B · Buprenorphine is a high-affinity partial agonist that displaces heroin
  8. 8. D · Bone marrow suppression and mucositis from methotrexate toxicity

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