Emergency Drug Actions

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Question 1 of 20

1. Question
In relation to anaphylaxis, what actions does adrenaline 1:1000 have on the body
- Reverses allergic manifestation of acute anaphylaxis
- Reverses nor-adrenaline response
- Aids in airway control
- Stimulates heart rate
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question
How does aspirin reduce clot formation
- Has an anti-platelet action
- Has an anti-fibrin action
- Increases the body's fibrin
- Reduces inflammation reducing pressure on clot formations
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question
How can atropine increase the heart rate
- By blocking or reversing vagal nerve activity
- By stimulating adrenaline in the body
- By stimulating the parasympathetic response
- By stimulating the SA node
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question
Chlorphenamine is what
- An antihistamine
- A histamine
- A diuretic
- A sympathetic agonist
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Question 5 of 20

5. Question
Furosemide is what
- A diuretic
- An antihistamine
- A corticosteroid
- A Alpha site agonist
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question
What system does diazepam affect for it’s desired effect in treating seizures
- The central nervous system
- The respiratory system
- The cardiac system
- The musculoskeletal system
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question
How does glucose 10% IV reverse a hypoglycaemic episode
- Direct delivery of glucose to systemic circulation
- Stimulation of the pancreas to release insulin
- Converts glucogen to glucose
- By stimulating hunger causing the person to eat more
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question
What is glucagon
- A hormone
- A steroid
- A chemical
- An enzyme
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Question 9 of 20

9. Question
Heparin is a
- Anticoagulant
- Antiplatelet
- Antibiotic
- Antifibrinogen
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Question 10 of 20

10. Question
What are the actions of ibuprofen (3 answers)
- Antipyretic
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-microbial
- Diuretic
- Beta receptor antagonist
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question
What does misoprostol stimulate
- Contraction of the uterus
- Release of fibrinogen
- Reduction of abdominal cavity
- Release of vitamin K
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question
Which receptors do morphine affect in the body
- Opioid
- Seratonin
- Acetylcholine
- Dopamine
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question
Tranexamic Acid helps reduce what
- Breakdown of blood clots
- Over stimulated heart rate
- High blood pressure
- Vitamin K in the body
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question
What adrenoreceptor does salbutamol stimulate
- Beta2
- Beta1
- Alpha2
- Alpha1
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question
Ondansetron has what effect
- Anti-emetic
- Anti-pyretic
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question
Co-Amoxiclav works as a
- Broad spectrum antibiotic
- Analgesic
- Anticonvulsant
- Prophylactic vasodilator
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question
Magnesium sulfate reduces neuromuscular transmission through
- Competitively blocking entry of calcium into synaptic endings
- Reducing the electrical excitability of an action potential
- Stripping Myelin sheaths from axons
- Negatively charging neurons
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question
Prednisolone is a glucocorticoid steroid that works by
- Supressing part of the immune system and reducing inflammation and swelling
- Stimulating the immune system, resulting in quicker recovery from illness
- Negatively affecting bacteria, making it easier for the immune system to repel pathogens
- Increasing muscle growth and tone
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question
Syntometrine works in Postpartum Haemorrhage by stimulating
- A uterine contraction
- Clotting factors release
- Vasoconstriction
- The release of fibrin
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question
Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid which works via reducing inflammation in which area
- Subglottic
- Laryngeal
- Tracheal
- Uvula
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