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Respiratory Drugs C9

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An asthma attack consists of how many phases or responses? 2
What is the most useful measure for assessing the severity of asthma? Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR)
What class of drugs used to treat hypertension, angina, cardiac arrhythmias, and migraine headaches is contraindicated in asthma patients? beta blockers
Which of the follwing asthma medications blocks parasympathetic acetylcholine receptors and should not be givien to patients with known peanut allergies? ipratropium(Atrovent)
Which medications is least likely to be used to treat or stop an acute asthma attack? cromolyn sodium (crolom, Gastrocrom)
Which drug is an OTC expectorant available in caplet, capsule, liquid, syrup, tablet, and sustained-release forms? most commonly used guaifenesin (Mucinex)
What is a potential symptom of nicotine withdrawal? anxiety, difficulty concentrating, gatrointestinal disturbances, increased appetite and weight gain
Why are many patients with asthma reluctant to use inhaled corticosteroids? They fear potential side effects.
What is the chief criterion for diagnosing chronic bronchitis? How much sputum the patient produces over time
What is the best way for a patient with bronchitis to break up mucus and cough up secretions? drink lots of water
What term is used for the major mechanism by which pulmonary pathogens gain access to the normally sterile lower airways and alveoli? aspiration
How long after exposure to tuberculosis is a patient most likely to show active symptoms of the disease? 1 to 2 years
In general, how many tuberculosis agents will be administered to a patient who has a positive TB skin test and a positive chest X-ray, but no symptoms? one
Histoplasmosis is transmitted by breathing in fungus-bearing dust
What are two types of receptors involved in the cough reflex? stretch and irritant
Who should not take antihistamines? pregnant patients
Almost every OTC sleeping pill contains what antihistamine? diphenhydramine
What nasal corticosteroid may be used in children over 12 years of age? nometasone (Nasonex)
Which dosage form most closely mimics the effects of cigarette smoking? nicotine nasal spray
Which of the following gives correct intstructions for using the nicotine patch? Apply to nonhairy, clean, dry site, or upper body, outer arm.
Which of the following diseases is reversible? asthma, chronic bronichitis, emphysema, or all of the above asthma
The date is 1-10-2010. Foradil is dispensed. The expiration date on the box is 3-21-2010. Which "do not used after" date should the technician put on the box? 3-21-2010
Patients with asthma should avoid beta blockers.
Which drug is a natural agent extracted from cattle lung and used in newborns for RDS? Survanta
A major metabolite of nicotine is cotinine
Which smoking cessation product does not contain nicotine? Zyban
The drug most used in OTC sleep medications is diphenhydramine
A controlled substance used to relieve cough is codeine.
The most used antitussive is dextromethrophan
Diphenhydramine is often prescribed for its sedating qualities
The most useful way to assess severity and follow the course of asthma on a regular basis is the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) True
What is the drug of choice for acute attacks of asthma? Epinephrine (Epipen, Primatene Mist)
Serevant is indicated for ______ . Chronic maintenance therapy.
Status asthmaticus is never life threatening. False.
Asthma, chronic bronhitis, and emphysema are all reversible. False, only asthma.
Cystic fibrosis is a disease that involves the pulmonary and _________ systems. gastrointestinal.
Rhinitis medicamentosa may result from overuse of topical decongestants. True.
A cough involves two types of receptors-stretch and irritant. True.
Driniking eight glasses of water a day may be more effective than an expectorant. True
Antihistamines are prescribed for many reasons, including vertigo, insomnia, allergic reactions, and birth control. False not for birth control.
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