Question 1
A 60 kg adult is admitted with community-acquired pneumonia (CURB-65 score 1) and no penicillin allergy. Following local and BNF guidance for low-severity community-acquired pneumonia, which oral antibiotic regimen is the most appropriate first-line choice?
Correct Answer:
Amoxicillin 500 mg three times daily
Question 2
A 45 kg woman in diabetic ketoacidosis needs a fixed-rate intravenous insulin infusion. According to standard UK DKA protocols, which insulin and starting rate is most appropriate?
Correct Answer:
Soluble human insulin (Actrapid) at 0.1 units/kg/hour
Question 3
A previously well 70 kg adult presents with anaphylaxis after a wasp sting, with stridor and hypotension. Which is the correct first-line drug, dose and route?
Correct Answer:
Adrenaline 500 micrograms (0.5 mL of 1 in 1000) intramuscularly
Question 4
A hypovolaemic adult needs an initial fluid bolus for resuscitation. Which prescription is most appropriate as a first bolus?
Correct Answer:
Sodium chloride 0.9% 500 mL intravenously over 15 minutes
Question 5
An adult with no contraindications has moderate post-operative pain not controlled by regular paracetamol. Following the WHO analgesic ladder, which is the most appropriate next step to add?
Correct Answer:
Codeine 30-60 mg up to four times daily orally
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