Question 1

Which of the following statements about caffeine is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   Caffeine is a very safe drug.
B)   Caffeine can be ulcerogenic and exacerbates peptic ulcers.
C)   Caffeine has agonistic action on the adenosine receptors.
D)   Caffeine has an excitatory action on the enzyme phosphodiesterase.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which treatment is usually the first line of treatment following a clinical overdose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ipecacuanha.
B)   Gastric lavage.
C)   Activated charcoal.
D)   Ammonium chloride.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 3

Systemic absorption of venoms can be minimised by:

Accepted Answer

A)   the application of a pressure-immobilisation bandage.
B)   lying down.
C)   lying down and elevating the limbs.
D)   the application of heat packs.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

The principle of management of clinical drug overdose that takes precedence over all others is:

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A)   life support.
B)   client assessment.
C)   drug detoxification.
D)   drug elimination.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Naltrexone can be used to manage alcoholism because it:

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A)   sedates people reducing their appetite.
B)   reduces cravings by blocking the pleasurable effects of alcohol.
C)   reduces ethanol absorption.
D)   causes nausea.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

The effects of excessive stimulation of cholinergic nicotinic receptors include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, sweating, drooling, bradycardia and miosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

For which principle associated with the management of clinical drug overdose is gastric lavage a component?

Accepted Answer

A)   Client assessment.
B)   Life support.
C)   Drug decontamination and detoxification.
D)   Drug neutralisation and elimination.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 8

Thioridazine is contraindicated with medications that:

Accepted Answer

A)   have a high allergenic potential.
B)   depress the central nervous system.
C)   prolong the Q-T interval of the cardiac cycle.
D)   cause vasoconstriction of arteries.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

An appropriate antidote to warfarin overdose is:

Accepted Answer

A)   protamine sulphate.
B)   pralidoxime iodide.
C)   vitamin K.
D)   vitamin D.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 10

A chelating agent that can be used in the management of magnesium poisoning is:

Accepted Answer

A)   calcium gluconate.
B)   dicobalt edetate.
C)   calcium disodium edetate.
D)   desferrioxamine mesylate.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Hallucinogens can distort a person's perceptions or produce hallucinations that affect any or all of the senses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The passing of a client's blood across a medium containing adsorbent beads is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   haemoperfusion.
B)   haemosiderosis.
C)   haemodialysis.
D)   haemolysis.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 13

Which one of the following is not a component of client assessment in the management of clinical drug overdose?

Accepted Answer

A)   Determining the time that poisoning occurred.
B)   Determining if the client had any previous episodes of drug overdose.
C)   Recognising the clinical manifestations of the overdose.
D)   Ordering laboratory tests of the client's blood.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following statements is not usually given by sportspeople as a reason for drug doping?

Accepted Answer

A)   To increase popularity amongst peers.
B)   To gain a competitive edge.
C)   To cope with stress.
D)   Dissatisfaction with current performance.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

A specific antidote for an overdose of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor is:

Accepted Answer

A)   physostigmine.
B)   atropine.
C)   acetylcysteine.
D)   naloxone.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

What type of medication can be given prophylactically to reduce the chance of serum sickness developing in clients who have received large doses of antivenom?

Accepted Answer

A)   An intravenous antibiotic.
B)   An oral corticosteroid.
C)   An oral antihistamine.
D)   A topical antifungal agent.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 17

Which of the following reactions may occur in response to the toxins contained in venoms?

Accepted Answer

A)   Neurological impairment.
B)   Clotting disorders.
C)   Cardiovascular collapse.
D)   All of the above.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Which one of the following is considered a banned substance by WADA?

Accepted Answer

A)   Caffeine.
B)   Alcohol.
C)   Pseudoephedrine.
D)   Diuretics.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Common adverse effects of atropine, due to blockage of cholinergic muscarinic receptors, include: dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, tachycardia and urinary retention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the management of poisoning, sorbitol (a hyperosmolar laxative)  is no longer recommended as it:

Accepted Answer

A)   is very expensive.
B)   causes fluid overload.
C)   causes dehydration through fluid shifts.
D)   can only be administered via nasogastric tube.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Which of the following statements about caffeine is correct?

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Which treatment is usually the first line of treatment following a clinical overdose?

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Systemic absorption of venoms can be minimised by:

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The principle of management of clinical drug overdose that takes precedence over all others is:

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Naltrexone can be used to manage alcoholism because it:

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The effects of excessive stimulation of cholinergic nicotinic receptors include: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, sweating, drooling, bradycardia and miosis.

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For which principle associated with the management of clinical drug overdose is gastric lavage a component?

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Thioridazine is contraindicated with medications that:

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An appropriate antidote to warfarin overdose is:

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A chelating agent that can be used in the management of magnesium poisoning is:

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Hallucinogens can distort a person's perceptions or produce hallucinations that affect any or all of the senses.

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The passing of a client's blood across a medium containing adsorbent beads is called:

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Which one of the following is not a component of client assessment in the management of clinical drug overdose?

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Which of the following statements is not usually given by sportspeople as a reason for drug doping?

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A specific antidote for an overdose of an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor is:

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What type of medication can be given prophylactically to reduce the chance of serum sickness developing in clients who have received large doses of antivenom?

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Which of the following reactions may occur in response to the toxins contained in venoms?

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Which one of the following is considered a banned substance by WADA?

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Common adverse effects of atropine, due to blockage of cholinergic muscarinic receptors, include: dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, tachycardia and urinary retention.

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In the management of poisoning, sorbitol (a hyperosmolar laxative) is no longer recommended as it:

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