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This complete test bank for Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 9th Edition provides comprehensive practice questions covering pharmacologic principles, aerosol drug delivery, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, mucolytics, anti-inflammatory agents, antimicrobial therapy, surfactants, respiratory medications, cardiovascular drugs used in respiratory care, critical care pharmacology, sleep pharmacology, neonatal and pediatric respiratory medications, dosage calculations, medication administration, and patient safety. The material emphasizes evidence-based respiratory care, clinical judgment, and the safe application of pharmacologic therapies in respiratory practice. Designed for respiratory therapy, respiratory care, nursing, medical assisting, pulmonary medicine, and allied health students, this resource supports coursework review, examination preparation, and the development of competencies in respiratory pharmacology, medication safety, and patient-centered respiratory care. The content covers all chapters of the 9th Edition and follows the official textbook organization.

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TEST BANK
RAU’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology

9TH EDITION
BY GARDENHIRE
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Test Bank for Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology 9th Edition Gardenhire


Test Bank for Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 9th Edition, Gardenhire, ISBN-10:
0323299687, ISBN-13: 9780323299688


Table of Contents


Unit I: Basic Concepts and Principles in Pharmacology
1. Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology
2. Principles of Drug Action
3. Administration of Aerosolized Agents
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4. Calculating Drug Doses
5. The Central and Peripheral Nervous Systems


Unit II: Drugs Used to Treat the Respiratory System
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6. Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators
7. Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators
8. Xanthines
9. Mucus-Controlling Drug Therapy
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10. Surfactant Agents
11. Corticosteriods in Respiratory Care
12. Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents
13. Aerosolized Antiinfective Agents
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14. Antimicrobial Agents
15. Cold and Cough Agents
16. Selected Agents of Pulmonary Value
17. Neonatal and Pediatric Aerosolized Drug Therapy
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Unit III: Critical Care, Cardiovascular, and Polysomnography Agents
18. Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (Neuromuscular Blocking Agents)
19. Diuretic Agents
20. Drugs Affecting the Central Nervous System
21. Vasopressors, Inotropes, and Antiarrythmic Agents
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22. Drugs Affecting Circulation: Antihypertensives, Antianginals, Antithrombotics
23. Sleep and Sleep Pharmacology
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, Chapter 01: Introduction to Respiratory Care Pharmacology
Gardenhire: Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 9th Edition


MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. What is the name of the receptor sites that are located in the peripheral vasculature, the heart, bronchial
muscle, and bronchial blood vessels?
a. Beta 2 receptors c. Alpha receptors
b. Gamma receptors d. Beta 1 receptors
ANS: C
Alpha receptors are located in the peripheral vasculature, the heart, bronchial muscle, and bronchial
blood vessels.

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2. Which receptor site results in tachycardia, an increased potential for arrhythmias, and an increased
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cardiac output?
a. Beta 1 receptor c. Alpha receptor
b. Beta 2 receptor d. Delta receptor
ANS: A
Stimulation of the beta-1 receptors results in tachycardia, an increased potential for arrhythmias, and
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an increased cardiac output. In administering drugs to the pulmonary system, stimulation of the beta-1
sites is not desired. However, most respiratory pharmacologic agents have some beta-1 stimulatory
effect.

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3. Stimulation of the beta 2 receptors causes
a. peripheral vasoconstriction and mild bronchoconstriction in the lungs.
b. tachycardia, an increased potential for arrhythmias, and an increased cardiac output.
c. bronchodilation.
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d. peripheral vasodilation, bradycardia, and decreased cardiac output.
ANS: C
Stimulation of the beta-2 receptors in the lungs causes bronchodilation.

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4. Acetylcholine stimulates
a. the Vagus nerve.
b. the adrenergic receptors.
c. the sympathetic nervous system.
d. the cholinergic receptors.
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ANS: D
Acetylcholine stimulates the cholinergic receptors.

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5. What immunoglobulin antibody sensitizes the mast cell?
a. Leukotrienes c. Histamine
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, b. IgE d. Prostaglandins
ANS: B
The IgE (reagin) antibodies sensitize the mast cell. Repeated exposure to the antigen causes the
degranulation of the mast cell.

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6. Which of the following is caused by histamine release from the mast cells?
I. Bronchodilation
II. Increased bronchial gland secretion
III. Increased amount of mucus present in the airways
a. I and II only c. III only
b. II and III only d. I, II, III
ANS: B
Histamine is also a potent bronchoconstrictor. In addition to its bronchoconstrictive activity, histamine
II) increases bronchial gland secretion, causing III) an increase in the amount of mucus present
in the airways. Histamine may also have an effect on vascular permeability similar to the effect of-
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7. A sympathomimetic drug would cause
a. bronchodilation. c. Histamine release.
b. bronchoconstriction. d. Vagus nerve stimulation.
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ANS: A
A sympathomimetic drug would cause bronchodilation. Sympathomimetic agents are the drugs most
commonly used to reverse bronchospasm.

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8. Stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system causes
a. vascular permeability. c. bronchodilation.
b. decreased blood pressure. d. bronchoconstriction.
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ANS: C
Sympathetic nervous system stimulation causes bronchodilation.

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9. Which of the following would NOT cause a bronchospasm or bronchoconstriction?
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a. Leukotrienes c. Histamine
b. Beta 1 receptors d. Prostaglandins
ANS: B
Beta-1 receptors would not cause a bronchospasm or bronchoconstriction. Leukotrienes are one of
many chemical mediators released by the mast cells. Leukotrienes cause a direct, strong
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bronchoconstriction. Histamine is also a potent bronchoconstrictor. Prostaglandins cause a strong
bronchospasm, especially in asthmatic patients.

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