Pharmacology worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

Which drug can be used in beta blocker overdose because it raises heart rate through a non-adrenergic pathway?

  1. AInsulin
  2. BGlucagon
  3. CNaloxone
  4. DFlumazenil
2.Easy

In the United States, what does a Schedule II controlled substance mean?

  1. AA drug with almost no risk of abuse
  2. BA drug available freely over the counter
  3. CA drug with no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse
  4. DA drug with accepted medical use but a high risk of abuse
3.Easy

What is the normal serum sodium range in adults?

  1. A95–105 mmol/L
  2. B135–145 mmol/L
  3. C150–165 mmol/L
  4. D3.5–5.0 mmol/L
4.Medium

Which assessments are most important during a magnesium sulfate infusion?

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

A patient with a peanut allergy is taught to use an adrenaline auto-injector. Which statement is correct?

  1. ACall emergency services after using it, even if symptoms improve
  2. BThere is no need to see a doctor if the swelling goes down
  3. CKeep it at home so it is not lost
  4. DUse it only if the antihistamine has not worked after an hour
6.Medium

Why is testing for HLA-B*15:02 recommended before carbamazepine in people of some Asian ancestries?

  1. AThis gene variant makes carbamazepine ineffective
  2. BIt greatly raises the risk of Stevens–Johnson syndrome
  3. CThis gene variant causes carbamazepine to raise blood glucose
  4. DThis gene variant speeds up the kidney excretion of carbamazepine
7.Hard

A patient recently started on haloperidol develops high fever, "lead-pipe" muscle rigidity, confusion and a very high creatine kinase. What is the most likely diagnosis?

  1. ASerotonin syndrome
  2. BMalignant hyperthermia from anaesthesia
  3. CAcute dystonia
  4. DNeuroleptic malignant syndrome
8.Hard

A patient who takes clonidine stopped it suddenly two days ago. He is now agitated, has a headache and his blood pressure is very high. What is the most likely explanation?

  1. ANormal variation unrelated to the medication
  2. BClonidine toxicity due to slow excretion by the kidneys
  3. CRebound hypertension from abrupt clonidine withdrawal
  4. DAn allergic reaction to clonidine

Answer key

  1. 1. B · Glucagon
  2. 2. D · A drug with accepted medical use but a high risk of abuse
  3. 3. B · 135–145 mmol/L
  4. 4. B · Deep tendon reflexes, respiratory rate and urine output
  5. 5. A · Call emergency services after using it, even if symptoms improve
  6. 6. B · It greatly raises the risk of Stevens–Johnson syndrome
  7. 7. D · Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
  8. 8. C · Rebound hypertension from abrupt clonidine withdrawal

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