WGU D398 Intro To Pharmacology – Respiratory
Drugs: Questions With Expert Solutions
Beta agonists side effects Correct Answer - throat irritation,
hoarseness, sinusitis, nervousness, tremors, dizziness, headaches
Beta agonists cautions Correct Answer - may cause or worse
cardiac irregularities
What do anticholinergics do? Correct Answer - Block receptors
in the smooth muscle of the airway and induce bronchodilation. It
also inhibits the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
What neurotransmitter does anticholinergics block and why?
Correct Answer - acetylcholine, which is responsible for
bronchospasms
Ipratropium (Atrovent) drug class Correct Answer -
Anticholinergics
Ipratropium (Atrovent) side effects Correct Answer - Cardiac
effects, central nervous system stimulation, thickened secretions
and mucus plugging, metallic taste, dry mouth, constipation,
abdominal pain
What are the cautions when using ipratropium (Atrovent)?
Correct Answer - Not indicated for patients with a history of
heart attacks, glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, or drug sensitivity
What do xanthine derivatives do and what do they treat? Correct
Answer - Prevents and treats wheezing, shortness of breath, and
chest tightness. Has inflammatory properties. Causes
Drugs: Questions With Expert Solutions
Beta agonists side effects Correct Answer - throat irritation,
hoarseness, sinusitis, nervousness, tremors, dizziness, headaches
Beta agonists cautions Correct Answer - may cause or worse
cardiac irregularities
What do anticholinergics do? Correct Answer - Block receptors
in the smooth muscle of the airway and induce bronchodilation. It
also inhibits the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
What neurotransmitter does anticholinergics block and why?
Correct Answer - acetylcholine, which is responsible for
bronchospasms
Ipratropium (Atrovent) drug class Correct Answer -
Anticholinergics
Ipratropium (Atrovent) side effects Correct Answer - Cardiac
effects, central nervous system stimulation, thickened secretions
and mucus plugging, metallic taste, dry mouth, constipation,
abdominal pain
What are the cautions when using ipratropium (Atrovent)?
Correct Answer - Not indicated for patients with a history of
heart attacks, glaucoma, prostatic hypertrophy, or drug sensitivity
What do xanthine derivatives do and what do they treat? Correct
Answer - Prevents and treats wheezing, shortness of breath, and
chest tightness. Has inflammatory properties. Causes