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

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Unit 5 of Clayton’s Basic Pharmacology for Nurses (19th Edition) and focuses on drugs affecting the respiratory system in Chapters 29–30. It contains detailed practice questions with correct answers on topics such as asthma, COPD, bronchodilators, antihistamines, decongestants, corticosteroids, antitussives, and mucolytic agents. The content is ideal for nursing students preparing for pharmacology exams or reviewing key respiratory medication concepts.

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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.

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