Advanced Pharmacology Exam II questions with verified solutions

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Which respiratory drugs cause a bronchodilation effect? -
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d d d d d d d d d d d Combivent

Atrovent

Theophylline

Spiriva

Levalbuterol

Isoproterenol

Epinephrine d




Albuterol



Which respiratory drugs cause an antiinflammatory effect? -
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d d d d d d d d d d d Pulmicort

Advair

Singulair

Symbicort

Flovent

Cromolyn



Which drugs are used for an acute asthma attack? -
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d d d d d d d d d d d Levalbuterol

Albuterol

Isoproterenol

IV isoproterenol
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IV theophylline
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IV epinephrine
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IV beclomethasone
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IV dexamethasone
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,IV prednisone
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Which drugs are used for prophylaxis of asthma exacerbations and maintenance of asthma
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Advair

Spiriva

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Flovent

Combivent

Oral theophylline
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Cromolyn

Symbicort



Which alpha and beta 2 agonists are used for respiratory disorders? -
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Isoproterenol. d




Levalbuterol.



Which anticholinergics are used for respiratory disorders? -
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Spiriva.



Which methylxanthines are used for respiratory disorders? -
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Which leukotriene receptor modifiers are used for respiratory disorders? -
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Which glucocorticoids are used for respiratory disorders? -
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Prednisone.



Which glucocorticoids are used in combination with LABAs for respiratory disorders? -
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Pulmicort. d




Symbicort. d




Flovent.



What are the disorders that cause COPD? -
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d d d d d d d d d d d Asthma. d




Chronic bronchitis. d d




Emphysema. d




Bronchiectasis.



What is bronchiectasis? -
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An abnormal stretching and widening of the lung airway, caused by mucus blocking which
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allows bacteria to build up and can lead to an infection.
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What unusual occurrence can also cause COPD later in life? -
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d d d d d d d d d d d Aspiration of a small toy or a peanut as a child.
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What are the external environmental triggers that can cause as asthma attack? -
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Air pressure changes.
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Humidity.



What are the internal environmental triggers that can cause an asthma attack? -
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, Stress.



Which type of pollutants can cause an asthma attack? -
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d d d d d d d d d d d Smoke. d




Air pollution.
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Perfumes.



Which type of allergic substances can most often cause an asthma attack? -
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d d d d d d d d d d d Dust mites. d




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Pollen.



Which type of drugs can cause an asthma exacerbation? -
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NSAIDs.



Why do we closely monitor a patient who was given epi for an asthma attack? -
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Because it stimulates response from not only beta 2 receptors, but also alpha 1 and beta 1
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receptors which have effects on the heart.
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What side effects can epi cause on an asthma patient outside of bronchodilation? -
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d d d d d d d d d d d Palpitation. d




Dizziness. d




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Tremors. d




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Dysrhythmias. d




Tachycardia.




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