Exam 32: Airway Pharmacology

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Which of the following should be assessed during the administration of mucolytic agents? I.breathing pattern and rate II.monitoring peak flow changes III.patient's reaction to treatment IV.monitoring for presence of hydrogen sulfide (a rotten egg odor), which means that the acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is no longer active

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Question 41

Which phase describes the time course and disposition of a drug in the body based on its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination?

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Question 42

Proventil and Ventolin are brand names for which of the following $\beta$ -adrenergic bronchodilators?

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Question 43

Which of the following are considered nonsteroidal antiasthma drugs? I.cromolyn-like agents II.leukotriene modifiers III.anti-IgE agents IV.anti-IgA agents

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Question 44

Which of the following is an indication for use of an adrenergic bronchodilator?

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Question 45

Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) is indicated for maintenance treatment of the following diseases, except:

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Question 46

Which of the following comprises the largest single group of drugs among aerosolized agents used for inhalation?

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Question 47

Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) lowers the viscosity of mucus by means of which of the following?

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Question 48

Which of the following short-acting noncathecholamine agents is a prodrug?

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Question 49

Which of the following is the only inhaled human insulin available at this time?

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Question 50

Which of the following is NOT an advantage for the treatment of the respiratory tract with inhaled aerosols?

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Question 51

Long-acting adrenergic bronchodilators such as salmeterol (Serevent) are not well suited for relief of acute airflow obstruction because it takes about how long for their peak effect to occur.

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Question 52

Which of the following are TRUE regarding glucocorticoids? I.They work through activation of intracellular receptors. II.Relief is immediate. III.Daily compliance is essential to controlling inflammation in asthma. IV.They work in a similar fashion to adrenergic bronchodilators.

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Question 53

Which phase describes the mechanism of drug action by which a drug causes its effects within the body through drug-receptor interactions?

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Question 54

How does cromolyn sodium work?

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Question 55

Which of the following is TRUE about the use of ribavirin? I.It is used as an antiviral agent against respiratory syncytial virus. II.It is delivered via a Respirgard unit. III.Adverse effects include skin rash, conjunctivitis, and eyelid erythema IV.It can occlude endotracheal tube and ventilator exhalation valves.

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Question 56

Zileuton belongs to which of the following categories?

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Question 57

What are some common side effects seen with ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)?

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Question 58

Which of the following are considered to be "quick relief" agents in treating asthma? I.methylxanthines II.ipratropium III.systemic corticosteroids (oral or intravenous)IV.short-acting inhaled $\beta$ ₂-agonists V.long-acting inhaled $\beta$ ₂-agonists VI.leukotriene antagonists

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Question 59

Which of the following FEV₁ values indicates severe compromise of expiratory airflow that may contraindicate the use of mucoactive therapy?

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Exam 32: Airway Pharmacology

Which phase describes the time course and disposition of a drug in the body based on its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination?

Proventil and Ventolin are brand names for which of the following β\betaβ -adrenergic bronchodilators?

Which of the following are considered nonsteroidal antiasthma drugs? I.cromolyn-like agents II.leukotriene modifiers III.anti-IgE agents IV.anti-IgA agents

Which of the following is an indication for use of an adrenergic bronchodilator?

Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) is indicated for maintenance treatment of the following diseases, except:

Which of the following comprises the largest single group of drugs among aerosolized agents used for inhalation?

Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) lowers the viscosity of mucus by means of which of the following?

Which of the following short-acting noncathecholamine agents is a prodrug?

Which of the following is the only inhaled human insulin available at this time?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage for the treatment of the respiratory tract with inhaled aerosols?

Long-acting adrenergic bronchodilators such as salmeterol (Serevent) are not well suited for relief of acute airflow obstruction because it takes about how long for their peak effect to occur.

Which of the following are TRUE regarding glucocorticoids? I.They work through activation of intracellular receptors. II.Relief is immediate. III.Daily compliance is essential to controlling inflammation in asthma. IV.They work in a similar fashion to adrenergic bronchodilators.

Which phase describes the mechanism of drug action by which a drug causes its effects within the body through drug-receptor interactions?

How does cromolyn sodium work?

Zileuton belongs to which of the following categories?

What are some common side effects seen with ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)?

Which of the following are considered to be "quick relief" agents in treating asthma? I.methylxanthines II.ipratropium III.systemic corticosteroids (oral or intravenous)IV.short-acting inhaled β\betaβ 2-agonists V.long-acting inhaled β\betaβ 2-agonists VI.leukotriene antagonists

Which of the following FEV1 values indicates severe compromise of expiratory airflow that may contraindicate the use of mucoactive therapy?

History of Respiratory Care

Quality and Evidence-Based Respiratory Care

Patient Safety, Communication, and Record Keeping

Principles of Infection Control

Ethical and Legal Implications of Practice

Physical Principles of Respiratory Care

Computer Applications in Respiratory Care

The Respiratory System

The Cardiovascular System

Ventilation

Gas Exchange and Transport

Solutions, Body Fluids, and Electrolytes

Acid-Base Balance

Regulation of Breathing

Bedside Assessment of the Patient

Interpretation of Clinical Laboratory Data

Interpreting the Electrocardiogram

Analysis and Monitoring of Gas Exchange

Pulmonary Function Testing

A Review of Thoracic Imaging

Nutrition Assessment

Pulmonary Infections

Obstructive Lung Disease: Copd, Asthma, and Related Diseases

Interstitial Lung Disease

Pleural Diseases

Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Acute Lung Injury, Pulmonary Edema, and Multiple System Organ

Lung Cancer

Neuromuscular and Other Diseases of the Chest Wall

Disorders of Sleep

Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Disorders

Airway Management

Emergency Cardiovascular Life Support

Humidity and Bland Aerosol Therapy

Aerosol Drug Therapy

Storage and Delivery of Medical Gases

Medical Gas Therapy

Lung Expansion Therapy

Bronchial Hygiene Therapy

Respiratory Failure and the Need for Ventilatory Support

Mechanical Ventilators

Physiology of Ventilatory Support

Initiating and Adjusting Ventilatory Support

Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation

Monitoring and Management of the Patient in the Intensive Care Unit

Discontinuing Ventilatory Support

Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care

Patient Education and Health Promotion

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

Respiratory Care in Alternative Settings

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Proventil and Ventolin are brand names for which of the following $\beta$ -adrenergic bronchodilators?

Which of the following are considered to be "quick relief" agents in treating asthma? I.methylxanthines II.ipratropium III.systemic corticosteroids (oral or intravenous)IV.short-acting inhaled $\beta$ ₂-agonists V.long-acting inhaled $\beta$ ₂-agonists VI.leukotriene antagonists

Which of the following FEV₁ values indicates severe compromise of expiratory airflow that may contraindicate the use of mucoactive therapy?