Question | Answer |
The primary goal in the treatment of GERD is to? | Suppress acid production |
What is the most common etiology of peptic ulcer disease? | Helicobator Pylori (H.Pylori) |
Which of the 3 phases of gastric acid secretion is stimulated by the distention of the stomach? | Gastric |
A respiratory condition caused by CHRONIC irritation that increases secretion of mucus and causes degeneration of the respiratory lining is: | Chronic Bronchitis |
The only drug class that provides immediate relief of an acute asthma attack is | Beta Adregenics |
Corticosteroids are used in the treatment of asthma in which of the following ways? | Inhibiting the release of inflammatory mediators |
What classification is Foradil in? | Selective Beta -2 Adregenics |
How is mucosal 10% solution usually administred? | Nebulization |
Emphysema is | A process involving destruction of the Alveoli |
A person is given Levabuterol, What would you think the persons medical condition is? | Asthma. |
A brand name for Famotidine would be ___________and it is used to treat____________ | Pepcid; Ulcers |
Which of these medications neutralizes Gastric Acid? | Milk of Magnesia |
A person is taking Alka-Seltzer Plus, what side effect might they see? | Constipation |
If Epinephrine is given SC injection, What would it be given for? | Acute asthma or Acute Allergic Reaction |
Albuterol is used for COPD and administered by inhalation (T/F)? | TRUE |
The trade name of Zantac is | Ranitidine |
An adverse effect of Hydrocortisone is? | Increased susceptibility to infection |
What does a bronchodilator do? | Drug that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle and dilates lower respiratory passages. |
Asthma is | Respiratory disease characterized by bronchoconstriction, shortness of breath, and wheezing. |
Dyspepsia is? | Indigestion |