Ch9 Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 9th Edition Mucus-Controlling Drug Therapy Questions With Complete Solutions

Ch9 Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology,
9th Edition Mucus-Controlling Drug Therapy
Questions With Complete Solutions

1. Which of the following are functions of mucus in
the body?
1. Lubrication
2. Improvement of gas exchange
3. Waterproofing
4. Protection from inflammation

a.1 and 3 only
b.1 and 4 only
c.1, 3, and 4 only
d.1, 2, 3, and 4 Correct Answers c.1, 3, and 4 only
1. Lubrication
3. Waterproofing
4. Protection from inflammation

2. Diseases with hypersecretion or poor clearance
of secretions include which of the following?
1. Cystic fibrosis
2. Pneumonia
3. Congestive heart failure
4. Primary ciliary dyskinesia

a.1 only
b.1 and 2 only
c.2 and 3 only

, d.1, 2, and 4 only Correct Answers d.1, 2, and 4
only
1. Cystic fibrosis
2. Pneumonia
4. Primary ciliary dyskinesia

3. Medications that increase mucociliary or cough
efficiency are
a.mucokinetics.
b.mucolytics.
c.mucoregulatory agents.
d.expectorants. Correct Answers a.mucokinetics.

4. The number of goblet cells per square millimeter
of normal airway mucosa is
a.60.
b.600.
c.6000.
d.60,000. Correct Answers c.6000.

5. Which structures are responsible for providing
most mucus secretions?
a.Surface epithelial cells
b.Goblet cells
c.Cilia
d.Submucosal glands Correct Answers
d.Submucosal glands

6. The rate of mucociliary transport in the normal
peripheral airway is approximately