Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses (19th Edition) – Unit 5 Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System (Chapters 29–30) | Practice Questions with Answers

Clayton's-Basic-Pharmacology-for-Nurses-19th-Edition-Unit-5:-Drugs-Affecting-the-
Respiratory-System-(Chapters-29-30)
1. A-common-adverse-effect-to-cromolyn-sodium-intranasal-administration-is?---
CORRECT-ANSWER-oral-irritation-and-dry-mouth

2. A-severe-adverse-effects-of-sympathomimetic---CORRECT-ANSWER-urinary-
retention-and-hypertension

3. An-anticholinergic-bronchodilator-is-contraindicated-in-patients-with?---
CORRECT-ANSWER-closed-angled-glaucoma

4. An-anticholinergic-bronchodilator-is-used-----------to-treat-bronchospasm-
associated-with-COPD---CORRECT-ANSWER-Long-term

5. An-intranasal-corticosteroids-should-be-used-----------to-treat-acute-seasonal-
allergies.---CORRECT-ANSWER-short-term

6. ANTICHOLINERGIC-BRONCHODILATING-AGENTS.-ipratropium-bromide,-
atrovent---CORRECT-ANSWER-is-used-as-a-long-term-treatment-of-reversible-
bronchospasm-associated-with-COPD.

7. Antihistamine:Cetirizine,-fexofenadine,-loratadine---CORRECT-ANSWER-Are-
the-drugs-of-choice-to-treat-allergic-rhinitis-and-conjunctivitis.
They-reduce-rhinorea,-lacrimation,-nasal-and-conjunctivitis-pruritus-,and-
sneezing.

8. Antihistamines-will-not-stop______-congestion---CORRECT-ANSWER-Nasal

9. ANTILEUKOTRIENE-AGENT:montelukast,zafirlukast---CORRECT-ANSWER-
They-are-approved-for-use-in-conjunction-with-other-medications-for-the-
prophylaxis-long-term-treatment-of-asthma

10. ANTITUSSIVE:enzonate,-codeine,-hydrocodone,-dextromethorphan,-
diphenhydramine.---CORRECT-ANSWER-They-are-used-when-the-patient-
has-a-bothersome-dry,-hacking-and-none-productive-cough.-They-will-not-stop-
the-cough-completely-but-suppress-the-severe-spasm-that-prevent-adequate-
rest-at-night

11. BETA-ADRENERGIC-BRONCHODILATOR:albuterol---CORRECT-ANSWER-
They-are-used-to-reverse-airway-constriction-caused-by-acute-and-chronic-
bronchial-Asthma,-bronchitis,-and-emphysema

, Clayton's-Basic-Pharmacology-for-Nurses-19th-Edition-Unit-5:-Drugs-Affecting-the-
Respiratory-System-(Chapters-29-30)
12. Common-adverse-effects-when-using-an-anticholinergic-bronchodilator-are?---
CORRECT-ANSWER-mouth-dryness-and-throat-irritation-which-will-resolve-
with-continued-therapy

13. EXPECTORANTS:Guaifenesin,-Robitussin---CORRECT-ANSWER-is-used-for-
the-sympatomatic-relief-of-conditions-associated-by-mucus-in-the-respiratory-
tract-with-a-dry,-nonproductive-cough-such-as-bronchitis,-
laryngitis,pharyngitis-and-sinusitis.

14. Fexofenadine-is-less________-than-other-antihistamines---CORRECT-ANSWER-
sedating

15. how-to-administer-MDI---CORRECT-ANSWER-

16. if-sympathomimetic-decongestant-nasal-spray-is-used-incorrectly,-it-will-have-
what-effect?---CORRECT-ANSWER-rebound-effects

17. LABA-BETA-ADRENERGIC-AGENT:salmeterol---CORRECT-ANSWER-is-a-
long-acting-inhaled-BRONCHODILATOR-which-is-approved-for-both-asthma-
and-COPD.

18. MISCELLANEOUS-ANTIINFLAMATORY-AGENT:cromolyn-sodium---
CORRECT-ANSWER-cromolyn-is-recommended-for-use-in-conjunction-with-
other-medications-for-treating-patients-with-severe-bronchial-asthma-or-
allergic-rhinitis-to-prevent-the-release-of-histamine-that-results-in-asthmatic-
attacks-or-symptoms-of-allergic-rhinitis

19. MUCOLYTIC-AGENTS:acetylcystein---CORRECT-ANSWER-is-used-to-
dissolve-abnormally-viscous-mucus-that-may-occur-in-chronic-emphysema,-
emphysema-with-bronchitis,-asthmatic-bronchitis,-and-pneumonia

20. RESPIRATORY-ANTIINFLAMATORY-AGENTS:fluticasone-salmeterol---
CORRECT-ANSWER-this-is-a-preferred-long-term-control-medicine-for-mild,-
moderate-and-severe-persistent-asthma.

21. RESPIRATORY-ANTIINFLAMATORY-AGENTS.
22. Intranasal-corticosteroids:Fluticasone,-mometasone---CORRECT-ANSWER-
They-are-used-for-the-treatment-of-allergic-rhinitis-in-patients-that-cannot-
respond-to-antihistamines-and-sympathomimetic-agents.