1.简单
Which symptoms are typical of diabetic peripheral neuropathy?
- AMorning stiffness of the small hand joints
- BPain in the calves that starts when walking
- CA painful red, hot swollen big toe at night
- DNumbness, tingling or burning in the feet
2.简单
In primary hypothyroidism, what is the usual TSH result?
- ALow
- BUndetectable
- CHigh
- DNormal
3.简单
Which type of insulin is given intravenously, for example in an insulin infusion?
- ASoluble (regular) short-acting insulin
- BPremixed biphasic insulin
- CLong-acting insulin glargine
- DIntermediate-acting NPH (isophane) insulin
4.中等
An 80-year-old with angina is diagnosed with hypothyroidism. How is levothyroxine usually started?
- AAs a single large weekly injection
- BAt a low dose, increased slowly
- COnly after the angina has been cured
- DAt a full dose from the first day
5.中等
A routine blood test shows a potassium of 6.4 mmol/L. The lab reports that the sample was haemolysed. The patient feels well. What should the nurse do?
- AStart dialysis as soon as possible
- BInform the doctor and arrange an urgent repeat sample
- CIgnore it, because haemolysis always gives a normal result
- DGive oral potassium supplements straight away
6.中等
Why is once-daily prednisolone usually taken in the morning with food?
- ABecause it causes drowsiness and is safer to take during the day
- BBecause food doubles the strength of the dose
- CTo match the natural cortisol rhythm and protect the stomach
- DBecause it cannot be absorbed at night
7.困难
During a TURP, a patient becomes confused and nauseated, with a slow pulse and a raised BP. The sodium is 121 mmol/L. What is most likely?
- AA normal reaction to the spinal anaesthetic
- BTURP syndrome from absorbed irrigation fluid
- CAn allergic reaction to the catheter
- DHypoglycaemia from fasting for many hours before surgery
8.困难
A patient with a head injury now has a blood pressure of 190/70 mmHg, a pulse of 48/min and irregular breathing. How should the nurse interpret this?
- AA normal stress response to pain, anxiety and the noise of the ward
- BNeurogenic shock from a spinal cord injury
- CHypovolaemic shock from internal bleeding
- DCushing's triad, a late sign of raised intracranial pressure
答案
- 1. D · Numbness, tingling or burning in the feet
- 2. C · High
- 3. A · Soluble (regular) short-acting insulin
- 4. B · At a low dose, increased slowly
- 5. B · Inform the doctor and arrange an urgent repeat sample
- 6. C · To match the natural cortisol rhythm and protect the stomach
- 7. B · TURP syndrome from absorbed irrigation fluid
- 8. D · Cushing's triad, a late sign of raised intracranial pressure
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