PYC-612: Advanced Pharmacology week 2 quiz (answered 100% latest updated 2026/2027) - Division of Nursing, IWU School of Integrated Health.

PYC-612: Advanced Pharmacology week 2 quiz (answered 100% latest updated 2026/2027) - Division of Nursing, IWU School of Integrated Health. Question 1 Topical decongestants can be used for an unlimited time without the potential to cause a rebound in symptoms. 1) True 2) False Question 2 2 / 2 points Nicotine from cigarettes is rapidly absorbed in the lungs and is delivered to the brain in high concentrations within seconds of inhalation. 1) True 2) False Questi on 3 2 / 2 points Theophylline is metabolized before being eliminated from the body, and thus is subject to drug interactions resulting from liver enzyme induction/inhibition. 1) True 2) False Question 4 2 / 2 points How may Guaifenesin (Mucinex®) affect laboratory results? 1) May increase renal clearance of urate, thereby lowering serum uric acid levels. 2) May falsely elevate the vanillylmandelic acid (VMA) test for catechols. 3) May produce an increase in urinary 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid. 4) All of the above Questi on 5 2 / 2 points Dextromethorphan is sometimes abused for its potential euphoric effect. 1) True 2) False Question 6 2 / 2 points Rinsing your mouth after the use of inhaled corticosteroids can help prevent oral candidiasis and minimize hoarseness.1) True 2) False Question 7 2 / 2 points Which of the following are true regarding intranasal steroids? 1) They are the most effective agents for the prevention and treatment of allergic rhinitis due to their ability to red nasal hyperactivity. 2) They provide rapid relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis. 3) Exceeding the recommended dose may result in systemic effects. 4) Both a and c Questi on 8 2 / 2 points Potential triggers for asthma include all the following EXCEPT: 1) NSAID’s 2) beta blockers 3) dust 4) mold 5) None, all of the above can be triggers Questi on 9 2 / 2 points Potential triggers for asthma consists of: 1) Pollen, molds, mites, and animal dander 2) Smoking, cold air, exercise, and food additives 3) Aspirin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications and beta blockers 4) Viral respiratory infections5) None of the above are triggers for asthma 6) All the above Question 10 2 / 2 points Use of intranasal corticosteroids in prepubescent children poses a potential risk of: 1) slowing linear growth 2) growth velocity 3) no growth Question 11 2 / 2 points A patient comes into the clinic having a significant amount of respiratory distress. She cannot talk because her breathing is so labored. There is audible wheezing and the patient’s sister tells you, “She has bad asthma and has not had her inhaler lately.” What is the first thing you do? 1) Step up therapy to the next level of treatment. 2) Start a nebulizer treatment with albuterol. 3) Give the sister a script to go get an albuterol inhaler. Question 12 2 / 2 points Which medication is the most common short acting beta-agonist? 1) salmeterol (Serevent®) 2) terbutaline (Brethine®) 3) albuterol (Proventil®) 4) none of the above are correct. Question 13 2 / 2 points Which of the following is a potential advantage to using a spacer device with metered dose inhalers? 1) Decreased side effects2) Increased effects of medication 3) Decreased coordination required for use of MDI 4) All of the above Question 14 2 / 2 points Which of the statements below best describe the use of intranasal steroids? 1) They are the least effective option for allergic rhinitis. 2) They are the primary treatment for an acute asthma attack. 3) They provide an immediate effect when taken for allergic rhinitis. 4) They exert direct local anti-inflammatory effects with minimal systemic effects. Question 15 2 / 2 points COPD is a disease state characterized by airflow limitation that is fully reversible. 1) True 2) False Question 16 2 / 2 points Which of the following agents can be used in the event of an acute asthma attack? 1) salmeterol (Serevent®) 2) cromolyn (Intal®) 3) budesonide (Pulmicort®) 4) Albuterol (Proventil®) Question 17 2 / 2 points All of the following are common potential side effects of Omalizumab (Xolair®) EXCEPT: 1) upper respiratory infection2) headache 3) injection site reactions 4) jaundice Question 18 2 / 2 points Bupropion (Zyban®) can be used in conjunction with nicotine replacement products to help people to quit smoking. 1) True 2) False Question 19 2 / 2 points Key pathological characteristics of asthma include: 1) bronchoconstriction 2) airway inflammation 3) bronchial hyperreactivity 4) both a and b are correct 5) all of the above Question 20 2 / 2 points All of the following are available for smoking cessation treatment without a prescription except: 1) nicotine lozenges 2) nicotine gum 3) nicotine inhaler 4) nicotine patches Question 21 2 / 2 pointsRespiratory medications come in forms other than inhalation (i.e. oral tablets) because those routes are more effective. 1) True 2) False Question 22 2 / 2 points The main treatment goals of COPD are reduction of symptoms and future risk of exacerbation. 1) True 2) False Question 23 2 / 2 points Asthma is a common pediatric disease affecting close to 10% of children. 1) True 2) False Question 24 2 / 2 points A patient taking theophylline decides to quit smoking cigarettes. What would you expect to happen to that patient's serum concentration of theophylline over time? 1) decrease 2) increase 3) remain unchanged Question 25 2 / 2 points All of the following are common potential side effects of intranasal glucocorticoids EXCEPT: 1) nosebleeds 2) sore throat 3) headache 4) conjunctivitis