WorksheetsBNF Summary
Total questions: 98
Worksheet time: 49mins
Harry visits his doctor for a cholesterol check-up. The doctor prescribes him a medication to help lower his cholesterol levels. Which of the following is an example of a statin that Harry might be prescribed?
Atorvastatin
Warfarin
Omeprazole
Gabapentin
Emily is reviewing medications for a patient who needs a direct oral anticoagulant. Which of the following is an example of a DOAC (Direct Oral Anticoagulant)?
Apixaban
Ibuprofen
Diazepam
Prednisolone
Matilda visits her doctor for frequent heartburn, and her doctor prescribes her Omeprazole. Omeprazole is an example of a _____________.
Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI)
Beta Blocker
Antibiotic
Antihistamine
Ava visits her doctor because she has been feeling very low and is diagnosed with depression. Her doctor prescribes her a medication that is an SSRI. Which of the following medications is most likely prescribed to Ava?
A) Sertraline
B) Amitriptyline
C) Zopiclone
D) Morphine
Matilda visits a pharmacy looking for an antihistamine to help her sleep because her allergies are keeping her awake. Which of the following is an example of a sedating antihistamine that the pharmacist might recommend?
Loratadine
Cetirizine
Chlorphenamine
Orlistat
Isabelle needs an antihistamine for her allergies but wants to avoid drowsiness during her workday. Which of the following is a non-sedating antihistamine?
Chlorphenamine
Loratadine
Lithium
Orlistat
Oscar is feeling very sick during a long car ride and his doctor prescribes him a medication to prevent or treat ________. What type of symptoms is the doctor trying to help Oscar with?
nausea and vomiting
headaches
fever
cough
After having unprotected intercourse, Scarlett is concerned about the possibility of an unwanted outcome. She considers using emergency contraception to prevent ________.
pregnancy
infection
menstruation
ovulation
Grace is discussing options for emergency contraception with her doctor. Which of the following is NOT a type of emergency contraception?
Combined oral contraceptives
Copper IUD
Antipsychotics
Progesterone contraceptives
Mia visits her doctor to discuss birth control options. The doctor recommends combined oral contraceptives (COC). These pills contain which two types of hormones?
Estrogen and progestin
Testosterone and estrogen
Insulin and glucagon
Thyroxine and cortisol
Rosie visits her doctor to discuss birth control options. The doctor mentions several medications. Which of the following is a progesterone contraceptive?
Orlistat
Levonorgestrel
Lithium
GTN
Sophie visits her doctor to discuss birth control options. The doctor suggests an IUD. What does IUD stand for?
Intrauterine Device
Internal Uterine Device
Intrauterine Drug
Implanted Uterine Device
Daniel has been experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats as he approaches a certain stage in life. His doctor suggests hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help manage these symptoms. HRT is commonly used to treat symptoms of ________.
menopause
diabetes
hypertension
arthritis
Neha is prescribed a medication to treat her benign prostatic hyperplasia. Which of the following is a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor?
Finasteride
Orlistat
Lithium
Olanzapine
Thomas is experiencing Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) and his doctor is considering prescribing an anticholinergic medication. Which of the following is an anticholinergic used for LUTS?
Oxybutynin
Risperidone
Orlistat
Lisinopril
Oscar is studying for his pharmacology exam and comes across the abbreviation GTN in his notes. He wonders, GTN stands for ________.
Glyceryl trinitrate
Glucose tri-nitrate
Gamma thio nitrate
Guanine tetra-nitrate
Arthur has been diagnosed with a mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings. His doctor prescribes him lithium as part of his treatment. Lithium is commonly used in the treatment of ________.
bipolar disorder
diabetes
hypertension
asthma
Henry visits his doctor to discuss his recent symptoms. The doctor considers prescribing a medication to help manage psychosis. Which of the following is an antipsychotic?
Olanzapine
Orlistat
Lisinopril
Finasteride
Sophia visits her doctor because she wants help managing her weight. Her doctor prescribes Orlistat. Orlistat is used to treat ________.
obesity
diabetes
hypertension
asthma
Arthur is reviewing medications for hypertension. Which of the following is an ACE inhibitor?
Ramipril
Risperidone
Orlistat
Oxybutynin
Emily visits her doctor and is prescribed a medication to help manage her high blood pressure. The doctor mentions that the medication is a beta-blocker. Which of the following medications is most likely the one prescribed to Emily?
Bisoprolol
Orlistat
Lithium
Finasteride
Mira visits her doctor and is prescribed an alpha-blocker for her high blood pressure. Which of the following medications is most likely the one she was prescribed?
Doxazosin
Orlistat
Risperidone
Lisinopril
Daniel was prescribed diuretics by his doctor. These medications will help him promote the excretion of ________.
urine
glucose
bile
enzymes
Chloe visits her doctor because she has been diagnosed with high blood pressure. Her doctor prescribes her a medication that is a calcium channel blocker. Calcium channel blockers are used to treat ________.
hypertension (high blood pressure)
diabetes mellitus
asthma
hypothyroidism
Neha has been prescribed medication to help manage her tremors and muscle stiffness. This medication is primarily used to treat symptoms of ________.
Parkinson's disease
Diabetes
Asthma
Hypertension
Rohan has been prescribed medication to help manage his symptoms of difficulty focusing and hyperactivity. This medication is used to treat ________.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Diabetes
Asthma
Hypertension
Evie is being considered for treatment with Statins (e.g., Atorvastatin, Simvastatin) to manage her cholesterol levels. Which of the following would be an absolute contraindication for starting her on this medication?
Active liver disease
Skin necrosis
Active peptic ulcer
Severe hypertension
Ava has been prescribed Atorvastatin to help lower her cholesterol. After a few weeks, she starts experiencing muscle pain and weakness. What is a main side effect of Statins (e.g., Atorvastatin, Simvastatin) that could explain her symptoms?
Bleeding
Muscle toxicity (Myopathy or rhabdomyolysis)
Skin necrosis
Active peptic ulcer
Neha has been prescribed a cholesterol-lowering medication. Her doctor warns her that drinking grapefruit juice could increase the toxicity risk of _________
Statins (e.g., Atorvastatin, Simvastatin)
Beta-blockers (e.g., Metoprolol, Atenolol)
ACE inhibitors (e.g., Lisinopril, Enalapril)
Proton pump inhibitors (e.g., Omeprazole, Pantoprazole)
Emily is prescribed a medication that requires her to have regular INR monitoring as a main part of her treatment. Which drug is she most likely taking?
Atorvastatin
Warfarin
Apixaban
Aspirin
Sophia, who is pregnant, is prescribed warfarin. Her doctor advises against taking it due to its teratogenic effects. Is this advice correct?
True
False
Alexander is prescribed a DOAC (e.g., Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran) for stroke prevention. During a follow-up visit, which of the following is the main side effect his doctor should monitor for?
Muscle toxicity
Bleeding
Hepatotoxicity
Skin necrosis
Grace is a physician considering anticoagulation therapy for a pediatric patient. She recalls that DOACs (e.g., Apixaban, Rivaroxaban, Dabigatran) are absolutely contraindicated in patients younger than ______ years old (Reye’s syndrome).
16
12
18
21
Isabelle, a patient, is being considered for Aspirin (Antiplatelets) therapy. Which of the following conditions would be an absolute contraindication for her to receive Aspirin?
Active peptic ulcer
Severe renal impairment
GI upset
Severe hypertension
Jacob is being considered for Aspirin therapy. What are the absolute contraindications for prescribing Aspirin to him?
Bleeding disorders, Severe aspirin hypersensitivity
Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus
Asthma, Hyperthyroidism
Renal calculi, Gout
Alexander, who has a history of asthma, is prescribed Aspirin for pain relief. What are the main side effects he should be aware of?
GI irritation/bleeding, Bronchospasm (in asthmatics)
Hair loss and skin rash
Weight gain and increased appetite
Blurred vision and hearing loss
Grace has been prescribed Aspirin for her heart condition. Her doctor warns her that taking certain other drugs with Aspirin can increase her risk of GI bleeding. Which of the following drugs should Grace be cautious about taking with Aspirin?
NSAIDs
Antacids
Antihistamines
Beta-blockers
Kiara has been prescribed Aspirin for her heart condition. Which drugs, if taken along with Aspirin, would increase her risk of bleeding?
Anticoagulants
Antacids
Beta-blockers
Antihistamines
Charlie has been prescribed Aspirin for his heart health. Are there any typical monitoring requirements for Aspirin?
None typically required
Liver function tests every week
Frequent ECG monitoring
Daily blood glucose checks
Kiara is pregnant and her doctor is considering prescribing her low-dose aspirin. Can low-dose aspirin be used in pregnancy?
Yes, for pre-eclampsia prevention
No, it is always contraindicated
Only in the third trimester
Only for pain relief
Arthur is being considered for Clopidogrel therapy. What are the absolute contraindications that would prevent him from receiving this medication?
Active bleeding, Severe hepatic impairment
Hypertension, Diabetes mellitus
Renal calculi, Asthma
Hyperlipidemia, Hypothyroidism
Ava has been prescribed Clopidogrel after a recent cardiac event. During her follow-up visit, her doctor discusses possible side effects of the medication. What are the main side effects of Clopidogrel?
Bleeding, GI upset
Hypertension, weight gain
Cough, rash
Bradycardia, dry mouth
Kiara is prescribed Clopidogrel after a recent cardiac event. Her doctor is considering adding another medication for her gastric issues. Which drugs could reduce the efficacy of Clopidogrel, especially omeprazole?
PPIs (proton pump inhibitors)
Beta blockers
ACE inhibitors
Statins
Evie is prescribed Clopidogrel for her heart condition. She is considering taking another medication and is concerned about an increased risk of bleeding. Which drugs have an additive bleeding risk when taken with Clopidogrel?
Anticoagulants/NSAIDs
Antacids
Beta-blockers
Statins
Amelia has been prescribed Clopidogrel. Are there any typical monitoring requirements she should be aware of while taking this medication?
None typically required
Regular liver function tests
Frequent ECG monitoring
Daily blood glucose checks
Ella is pregnant and her doctor is considering prescribing Clopidogrel. Should Clopidogrel be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Limited data; avoid unless essential
Yes, it is completely safe
It is recommended for all pregnant women
It should be used only during the first trimester
Rohan, a patient, is being considered for Digoxin therapy. Which of the following would be an absolute contraindication for starting Digoxin in Rohan?
Severe renal impairment
Ventricular fibrillation or Ventricular tachycardia
Hypomagnesaemia
Concurrent use of MAOIs
Leo, a patient taking Digoxin for his heart condition, visits his doctor complaining of unusual symptoms. Which of the following is a main side effect he might be experiencing?
Constipation
Visual disturbances (e.g., yellow-green halos)
Hypomagnesaemia
Sexual dysfunction
Priya is taking digoxin for her heart condition. Her doctor is considering prescribing another medication. Which drug, if prescribed, could increase Priya's digoxin levels through interaction?
Clopidogrel
Amiodarone
Warfarin
NSAIDs
Daniel is a patient who has been prescribed Digoxin. As part of his ongoing care, his healthcare provider needs to monitor certain parameters. Fill in the blank: Main monitoring requirements for Digoxin include monitoring ______ levels, electrolytes, and renal function.
serum digoxin
serum potassium
serum calcium
serum glucose
Digoxin is safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding if closely monitored.
True
False
What is an absolute contraindication for Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)?
Severe renal impairment
Nonspecific; hypersensitivity to PPIs
Concurrent use of MAOIs
QT prolongation
Which of the following is a main side effect of long-term use of PPIs?
Sexual dysfunction
Increased risk of fractures
Visual disturbances
Constipation
Which drug reduces the efficacy of PPIs through interaction?
Amiodarone
Clopidogrel
NSAIDs
Triptans
Fill in the blank: Main monitoring requirement for long-term PPI use is monitoring ______ levels.
magnesium
potassium
calcium
sodium
PPIs are generally considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
True
False
What is an absolute contraindication for magnesium- or aluminium-based antacids?
Severe renal impairment
Nonspecific hypersensitivity
Concurrent use of MAOIs
QT prolongation
Which of the following is a rare side effect of magnesium-based antacids?
Constipation
Hypermagnesemia
Sexual dysfunction
GI upset
Fill in the blank: Main interaction of antacids is reduced absorption of drugs like _______.
tetracyclines
paracetamol
ibuprofen
insulin
What is an absolute contraindication for SSRIs?
Severe renal impairment
Concurrent use of MAOIs
Nonspecific hypersensitivity
Hypomagnesaemia
Which of the following is a main side effect of SSRIs?
Visual disturbances
Constipation
Sexual dysfunction
Hypermagnesemia
Which drug increases the risk of GI bleeding when used with SSRIs?
Amiodarone
NSAIDs
Clopidogrel
Warfarin
Fill in the blank: Main monitoring requirement for SSRIs is to monitor for worsening ______ or suicidal ideation during initiation.
depression
appetite
sleep
blood pressure
Which antidepressant is often preferred during breastfeeding?
Fluoxetine
Sertraline
Paroxetine
Citalopram
What are the absolute contraindications for SNRIs (e.g., Venlafaxine, Duloxetine)?
Uncontrolled hypertension, Concurrent use of MAOIs
History of epilepsy, Use of beta-blockers
Diabetes mellitus, Use of NSAIDs
Hypothyroidism, Use of antacids
Which of the following is a main side effect of SNRIs (e.g., Venlafaxine, Duloxetine)?
Constipation
Nausea, dry mouth
Weight gain
Arrhythmias
Which drug class has the main interaction with MAOIs and SSRIs, increasing the risk of serotonin syndrome?
SNRIs (e.g., Venlafaxine, Duloxetine)
Beta-blockers (e.g., Propranolol, Atenolol)
Antacids (e.g., Magnesium hydroxide, Aluminum hydroxide)
Statins (e.g., Atorvastatin, Simvastatin)
What is the main monitoring requirement for TCAs (e.g., Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline) in high-risk patients?
ECG in high-risk patients (QT prolongation)
Liver function tests every week
Blood glucose monitoring
Chest X-ray annually
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for TCAs (e.g., Amitriptyline, Nortriptyline)?
Severe renal impairment
Recent myocardial infarction
Uncontrolled hypertension
Pregnancy
What is the main monitoring requirement for Pregabalin?
Renal function (dose adjustments required for renal impairment); Monitor for signs of sedation and dizziness.
Liver function (dose adjustments required for hepatic impairment); Monitor for signs of jaundice.
Blood glucose levels; Monitor for signs of hypoglycemia.
Thyroid function; Monitor for signs of hypothyroidism.
Gabapentin should be used with caution in severe renal impairment.
True
False
Which of the following is a rare side effect of Gabapentin?
Weight gain
Mood changes or behavioural disturbances
Sweating
Arrhythmias
What is the main interaction risk when combining Gabapentin with CNS depressants?
Increased risk of sedation & respiratory depression.
Reduced effectiveness of Gabapentin.
Increased risk of hypertension.
Enhanced gastrointestinal motility.
Fill in the blank: When monitoring patients, renal function should be checked and the dose should be adjusted in cases of _________
renal impairment
liver enlargement
normal hydration
high blood pressure
Fill in the blank: Patients should be monitored for sedation, mood changes, and _________
dizziness
hypertension
rash
weight gain
Fill in the blank: During pregnancy, this medication should be ________ unless essential due to limited safety data.
avoided
increased
encouraged
doubled
During breastfeeding, caution is advised because the medication is excreted in ________ amounts.
small
large
moderate
unknown
What are the main side effects of Inhaled Corticosteroids (e.g., Beclomethasone, Budesonide)?
Oral thrush (candidiasis), Hoarseness
Hypertension, Hyperglycemia
Weight gain, Moon face
Bradycardia, Hypotension
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for Opioids (e.g., Morphine, Codeine, Oxycodone)?
Heart failure
Acute respiratory depression
GI upset
Nonspecific
Name one main interaction of NSAIDs (e.g., Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac).
ACE inhibitors, diuretics (increased renal toxicity) or Anticoagulants/antiplatelets (increased bleeding risk)
Beta-blockers (causing hypoglycemia)
Statins (causing muscle pain)
Calcium channel blockers (causing constipation)
Levothyroxine should not be used in patients with untreated adrenal insufficiency.
True
False
What is a main monitoring requirement for patients taking NSAIDs (e.g., Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Diclofenac)?
Renal function if long-term use
Blood glucose levels
Liver function for all short-term use
Serum potassium for all patients
Which medication class is considered safe in pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Inhaled Corticosteroids (e.g., Beclomethasone, Budesonide)
ACE Inhibitors (e.g., Lisinopril, Enalapril)
Tetracyclines (e.g., Doxycycline, Tetracycline)
Warfarin
What should be monitored in patients using Opioids (e.g., Morphine, Codeine, Oxycodone)?
Pain control, sedation levels, respiratory function
Blood glucose, liver enzymes, vision changes
Electrolyte balance, skin turgor, hair growth
Calcium levels, bone density, joint flexibility
Which supplement should be taken 4 hours apart from Levothyroxine due to reduced absorption?
Iron/calcium supplements
Vitamin C
Omega-3 fatty acids
Vitamin D
Which medication may reduce absorption when taken together?
Antacids
Analgesics
Antihistamines
Beta-blockers
Which medication may enhance anticoagulant effect when taken together?
Warfarin
Paracetamol
Ibuprofen
Amoxicillin
What are the main monitoring requirements for TSH and free T4 levels?
Every 6-8 weeks initially, then every 6-12 months
Every 2-3 days initially, then every month
Every year only
Every 3-4 months initially, then every 2 years
Is the medication safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
Safe in both; dose adjustments may be required during pregnancy
Not safe in pregnancy
Not safe in breastfeeding
Not safe in both
Which of the following is an absolute contraindication for Metformin?
Severe renal impairment (eGFR <30 mL/min)
Weight gain
Nasopharyngitis
Severe GI disease
What is a rare but serious side effect of Metformin?
Hypoglycaemia
Lactic acidosis
Pancreatitis
Weight gain
Fill in the blank: Before starting Metformin, ______ function should be checked and monitored at least annually.
renal
hepatic
thyroid
cardiac
Can Metformin be used in pregnancy and breastfeeding?
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a main side effect of Sulfonylureas (e.g., Gliclazide)?
Hypoglycaemia
Weight gain
GI upset
Lactic acidosis
What should be monitored regularly when a patient is on Sulfonylureas?
Liver enzymes
HbA1c and blood glucose
Renal function only
Thyroid function
Fill in the blank: In pregnancy and breastfeeding, Sulfonylureas should be ______; insulin is preferred.
avoided
increased
encouraged
substituted
Which of the following is a main side effect of DPP-4 Inhibitors (e.g., Sitagliptin)?
Severe GI disease
Nasopharyngitis
Weight gain
Ketoacidosis
DPP-4 Inhibitors (e.g., Sitagliptin) have limited significant interactions.
True
False
