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Pharmacology Questions 1

 

PN = proprietary name      GN = generic name

 

1.         Which is the incorrect answer, Digoxin effects the heart muscle as it:

 

(a)    Steadies

(b)   Strengthens

(c)    Slows

(d)   Speeds

 

2.         When should the nurse omit a dose of Digoxin?

 

3.         Betablockers – which is the odd one out?…………………(letter)

(a)        Tenormin                      Generic Name              (G.N)_____________

(b)        Propranolol                  Proprietary Name         (P.N) _____________

(c)        Metoprolol                   Proprietary Name         (P.N) _____________

(d)        Betamethasone Proprietary Name         (P.N)_____________

4.         Heparin is an anticoagulant

            Which is the incorrect answer?  Side effects of anti-coagulant therapy include –

 

(a)                cough

(b)               bleeding from orifices

(c)                epistaxis

(d)               purpura

 

5.         The antidote for morphine is:…………………………………….

           

6.         Which statement is incorrect?  Aspirin -

 

(a)        causes sweating

(b)        acts in fever to reset the central thermostat

(c)        will not reduce hyperthermia of exercise

(d)              will cause more gastric bleeding than paracetamol

 

7.         Which organ does Paracetamol damage  -

 

(a)        heart

(b)        liver     

(c)        kidney

(d)              brain

 

8.         Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatories - which is the odd one out?…………(letter)

 

(a)        Diclofenac                    P.N.     ______________________

(b)        Metronidazole              P.N.     ______________________

(c)        Piroxicam                     G.N.    ______________________

(e)               Ibuprofen                     P.N.     ______________________

 

 

9.         What are the main two components of the following drugs?

                       

            Co-codaprin     _________________________________________________________

            Co-codamol     _________________________________________________________

            Co-dydramol    _________________________________________________________

            Co-proxamol    _________________________________________________________

            Benorilate         _________________________________________________________

10.       Nausea and vomiting cannot be controlled by:……………

 

(a)        Chlorpheniramine          PN       _______________

(b)        Cyclizine                       PN       _______________

(c)        Stugeron                       GN      _______________

(d)        Metoclopramide           PN       _______________

 

11.       What is the proprietary name for Phenytoin?

            ___________________________________

           

12.       Night sedations. Which is the odd one out? ……………….. 

 

(a)        Piroxicam                     PN       _____________________

(b)        Temazepam                  PN       _____________________

(c)        Chlormethiazole            PN       _____________________

(d)        Nitrazepam                   PN       _____________________

 

 

13.       You need information regarding side effects of a drug where would you look:

           

            a)         BNF (British National Formulary)

            b)         Hello Magazine

            c)         NHS Direct/Website

            d)         Nursing Times

           

14.       The liver is most important site of drug metabolism in body – but drugs can also be metabolised in other organs – which is the odd one out:

           

            a)         skin

            b)         intestines

            c)         eyebrows

d)                  kidney

e)         lungs

 

15.       Why should the following drugs not be crushed or opened prior to administration:

            Verapamil,  Propranalol, Nifedipine, Tramadol

 

 

Possible 35 points

 

 

 

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Pharmacology Questions – 2

 

PN = Proprietary name   GN =  Generic name

 

1.         Which observation should the nurse record prior to administering Digoxin?

 

 

2.         Which is the incorrect answer : side effects of a beta blocker include:

 

            a)         Tachycardia

            b)         Cold extremities

            c)         Exertional tiredness

            d)         Bronchospasm

 

3.         Important information patients using Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) should know – which statement is incorrect?

 

            a)         Side effects such as flushing and headache are common

            b)         If pain persists after 3 doses of GTN or more than 15 minutes a doctor should be called

            c)         A bitter taste in the mouth indicates the GTN is past its expiry date

            d)         The effect of GTN is stronger as tablets get older

 

4.         Which is the correct answer?  The Antidote to Heparin is -

 

(a)               Protamine Sulphate

(b)               Vitamin K

(c)               Naloxone

(d)               Acetylcysteine

 

5.           What are the four actions of Aspirin?

 

            A -       ____________________________________________________

            A -       ____________________________________________________

            A -       ____________________________________________________

            A -       ____________________________________________________

 

6.         Which is the incorrect answer?  Analgesics which can be given to children under 16 include

 

(a)        Paracetamol

(b)        Aspirin

(c)        Codeine

(d)        Pethidine

 

7.        What are the two main side effects of NSAIDS ?

 

 

8.         What is the maximum amount of Paracetamol that an adult can  take in 24 hours?

 

            _______________ grams        _______________ tablets

 

9.         What preparations, which can be bought at supermarkets contain paracetamol?

 

10.       Which is the incorrect statement?  Diazepam -

 

(a)        does not cause addiction

(b)        causes Amnesia

(c)        is effective in status epilepticus

(d)        is ineffective in Schizophrenia

 

11.       What is the proprietary name of Diazepam ?

            _______________________________________________________________

           

 

12.       What is the proprietary name for Sodium Valproate?

            ______________________________________________________________

 

13.       Which is the  wrong answer:

 

            If you need advice on dosage of a prescribed drug who should you ask:

(a)               Ward Clerk

(b)               Pharmacy Department

(c)               The National Prescribing Centre (NPC)

(d)               Drugs & Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB)

 

14.       A patient taking Chlorpromazine should take it at the same time as:

 

(a)               Milk

(b)               Vitamins

(c)               Coffee

(d)               Antacids

 

 

15.       Patients who have epileptic seizures should be advised not to take:

(a)               Evening Primrose Oil

(b)               Vitamin C

(c)               Glucosamine

(d)               Ferrous Sulphate

 

 

 

 

 

Possible 20 points

 

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Pharmacology Questions – 3

PN = Proprietary names   GN = generic names

1.         Night sedations , What is the odd one out? 

           

(a)        Zopiclone                     PN       ______________________

(b)        Zolpidem                      PN       ______________________

(c)        Zaleplon                     PN         ______________________

(d)        Zamadol                       GN      ______________________

 

2.         Anti – depressants, which is the odd one out?

            (a)       Clomipramine               PN       ______________________

(a)    Lofepramine                       PN       ______________________

(b)         Diltiazem                      PN       ______________________

(d)        Imipramine                   PN       ______________________

 

3.         What food group should not be eaten with medication used to treat Parkinson’s Disease?

 

4.         Which food is safe to eat when administering Mono-Amine Oxidase Inhibitors:

(a)               Fruit pastilles

(b)               Cheese

(c)               Bovril

(d)               Broad beans

 

5.         A patient who takes Chlorpromazine is going on his holidays.  Which items are essential for him to take?  You can have more than one answer.

(a)               A wide-brimmed hat

(b)               T shirt

(c)               Strong shoes

(d)               Sun block

 

6.         What opportunitistic infection can antibiotics cause?

 

7.         Which is the major route of drug elimination in the body:

(a)               the fingernails

(b)               the kidney

(c)               the oral cavity

(d)               the hair

 

8.         Which is not a side effect of Tricyclic anti-depressants e.g. Amitriptyline Hydrocloride, Dothiepin, Hydroclonde:

(a)               Cardiac Arrythmias

(b)               Diarrhoea

(c)               Dry mouth

(d)               Urine retention

 

 

9.         A patient who is taking Epanutin should be advised to regularly attend :

(a)               the chiropodist

(b)               the optician

(c)               the dentist

(d)               the hairdresser

 

10.       A patient who is taking Zolpidem should be advised that the next day they should avoid:

(a)               playing golf

(b)               playing chess

(c)               driving a car

(d)               digging the garden

 

11.       A patient taking Nifedipine should be advised not to swallow the medication with:

(a)              orange juice

(b)              tomato juice

(c)               pineapple juice

(d)              grapefruit juice

 

12.             Which of the following medications does not cause sensitivity to sunlight:

(a)               Dantrolene

(b)               Doxycycline

(c)               Frusemide

(d)               Paracetamol

 

13.       Which of the following is not a side effect of Risperidone:

(a)              insomnia

(b)              blurred vision

(c)               diarrhoea

(d)              priapism

 

14.       Fluphenazine Decanoate (Modecate) should be avoided in people with an allergy to:

(a)              nuts

(b)              shell fish

(c)               dairy products

(d)              feathers

 

15.       Metronidazole can cause severe vomiting if taken with the following:

(a)               Milk

(b)               Coffee

(c)               Alcohol

(d)               Tea

 

 

Possible 25 points

 

 

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 ABBREVIATIONS / PREFIXES / SUFFIXES  1

 

 

1.  SR                           ………………………….

2.  SA                           ………………………….

3.  BD                           ………………………….

4.  PR                           ………………………….

5.  a- an-                      ………………………….

6.  -algia                       ………………………….

7.  brady-                     ………………………….

8.  cerebr-                   ………………………….

9.  dys-                         ………………………….

10. hemi-                     ………………………….

11. hypo-                     ………………………….

12. -phagia                 ………………………….

13. -plegia                   ………………………….

14. -rrhoea                  ………………………….

15. -uria                       ………………………….

Possible 15 points

 

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ABBREVIATIONS /PREFIXES /SUFFIXES - 2

1.  LA                            ………………………….

2.  CR                           ………………………….

3.  MR                           ………………………….

4.  n                              ………………………….

5.  PRN                        ………………………….

6.  -aemia                    ………………………….

7.  ante-                       ………………………….

8.  cephal-                   ………………………….

9.  derm-                      ………………………….

10. -ectomy                ………………………….

11. hyper-                   ………………………….

12. -itis                         ………………………….

13. -phasia                  ………………………….

14. pseud-                  ………………………….

15. tachy-                    ………………………….

Possible 15 points

 

 

 

Pharmacology Questions 1- Answers

 

  1. c
  2. Pulse below 60 bpm
  3. d

 Atenolol

 Inderal

 Betaloc

 Betnesol

  1. a
  2. Naloxone/Narcan
  3. a
  4. b
  5. b

     Voltarol

     Flagyl

     Feldene

     Brufen

  1. Codeine / Aspirin

Codeine / Paracetamol

Dihydrocodeine / Paracetamol

Dextropropoxyphene / Paracetamol

Aspirin / Paracetamol

  1. a

Piriton

      Valoid

      Cinnarizine

      Maxolon

  1. Epanutin
  2. a

Feldene

     Temazepam – Non-proprietary medicine

      Heminevrin

      Mogadon

  1. a
  2. c
  3. They have a modified release mechanism for slowing absorption rate . The patient may receive the full dose too quickly if crushes or opened and subsequently will get little or no dose for a period of time.

 

Possible 35 points

     

 

Pharmacology Questions – 2 Answers

 

  1. Pulse
  2. a
  3. d
  4. a
  5. Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-pyretic, Anti-coagulant
  6. b
  7. Nausea, vomiting, gastric irritation / bleeding, diarrhoea
  8. 4 grams    8tablets
  9. Cold Remedies
  10. a
  11. Valium
  12. Epilim
  13. a
  14. d
  15. a

 

Possible 20 points

 

 

Pharmacology Questions 3 – Answers

 

  1. d

Zimovane

      Stilnoct

      Sonata

      Tramadol

  1. c

Anafranil

      Gamanil

      Tildiem, Adizem, Dilzem etc

      Tofranil

  1. Protein
  2. a
  3. a ,  b,  d
  4. Fungal Infections, Thrush, Candida
  5. b
  6. b
  7. c
  8. c
  9. d
  10. d
  11. c
  12. a
  13. c

Possible 25 points

 

 

 

ABBREVIATIONS / PREFIXES / SUFFIXES  1 - Answers

 

 

1.  SR                           slow release

2.  SA                           slow acting

3.  BD                           twice a day

4.  PR                           per rectum

5.  a- an-                      not, without

6.  -algia                       pain

7.  brady-                     slow

8.  cerebr-                   brain

9.  dys-                         difficult, abnormal

10. hemi-                     half

11. hypo-                     below

12. -phagia                 swallowing

13. -plegia                   paralysis

14. -rrhoea                  discharge

15. -uria                       urine

Possible 15 points

ABBREVIATIONS /PREFIXES /SUFFIXES 2 - Answers

1.  LA                            long acting

2.  CR                           controlled release

3.  MR                           modified release

4.  n                              nocte

5.  PRN                        as required

6.  -aemia                    blood

7.  ante-                       before, in front

8.  cephal-                   head

9.  derm-                      skin

10. -ectomy                cutting, out

11. hyper-                   above

12. -itis                         inflammation of

13. -phasia                  speech

14. pseud-                  false

15. tachy-                    quick

Possible 15 points