NGR6200 RESPIRATORY QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2024/2025 GRADED A+.
Question 1
Which of the following statements are true in reference to signs of consolidation?
(Select all that apply)
a. Tactile fremitus is decreased
b. Transmitted sound of "E" changes to "Ay"
c. Transmitted sound of 1,2,3 is clear
d. Auscultation in the bases reveals a predominate expiratory phase -
(ANSWER)b, c and d
- Transmitted sound of "E" changes to "Ay"
- Transmitted sound of "1,2,3" is clear (not muffled)
- Auscultation in the bases reveals a predominate
expiratory phase
Match the respiratory drug to the drug class:
Serevent (salmeterol) - (ANSWER)LABA
- Long Acting Beta Agonist
- bronchodilator
, 2
MOA: activated B2 adrenergic receptors, decr effect on histamine supression
Uses: Stable COPD as a combo drug, Long term control
Admin: fixed schedule, NEVER prn
Match the respiratory drug to the drug class:
levalbuterol (Xopenex) - (ANSWER)SABA - (Short Acting Beta2 Agonist)
Match the respiratory drug to the drug class:
tiotropium (Spiriva) - (ANSWER)anticholinergic
-(LAMA/muscarinic antagonist), MOA: antagonizes acetylcholine receptors,
producing bronchodilation
Think: "anTI-OTROPIUM cholingeric"
Match the respiratory drug to the drug class:
montelukast (Singular) - (ANSWER)leukotrine antagonist
Match the respiratory drug to the drug class:
dextromethophan (Robitussin, Delsyn, DayQuil) - (ANSWER)antitussive
, 3
Match the respiratory drug to the drug class:
pseudoephederine (Sudfed) - (ANSWER)decongestant
Match the respiratory drug to the drug class:
loratadine (Claritin) - (ANSWER)non sedating antihistamine (2nd Gen)
- H1 antagonist/ H1 Blocker
- does not cross BBB, non sedating
- use cautiously in hepatic and renal dysfunction
Match the respiratory drug to the drug class:
chlorpheniramine - (ANSWER)sedating antihistamine (1st Gen)
Question 3:
A 36 year old man with ASTHMA also needs antihypertensive therapy. Which
agent would you avoid prescribing?
a. hydrochlorothiazide
, 4
b. propranolol
c. amlodipine
d. enalapril - (ANSWER)b.
- propranolol
Question 4:
A patient with COPD has been prescribed home oxygen. How often must the
patient wear the nasal cannula for optimal benefit?
a. only as needed
b. 4-6 hours per day
c. 10-12 hours per day
d. 18 hours a day - (ANSWER)d.
- 18 hours a day
Question 5:
The CURB 65 is used to: