NSG 6005 WEEK 4 KNOWLEDGE CHECK QUIZ 2 ANSWERS/NSG 6005 WEEK 4 KNOWLEDGE CHECK QUIZ 2 ANSWERS(Gold level expert recommends)

NSG 6005 WEEK 4 KNOWLEDGE CHECK QUIZ 2 ANSWERS Question 1 Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) is an inhaled anticholinergic: Used for the treatment of COPD Used in the treatment of asthma Combined w/ albuterol for the treatment of asthma exacerbations Combined w/ fluticasone for the treatment of persistent asthma Question 2. Pregnant patients w/ asthma may safely use ____ throughout their pregnancies. Student Answer: oral terbutaline prednisone inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide) montelukast (Singulair) Question 3. Patients w/ pheochromocytoma should avoid which of the following classes of drugs due to the possibility of developing hypertensive crisis? Student Answer: Expectorants Beta 2 agonists Antitussives Antihistamines Question 4. Long-acting beta-agonists received a black box warning from the US Food and Drug Administration due to the: Student Answer: Risk of life-threatening dermatological reactions Increased incidence of cardiac events when long-acting beta-agonists are used Increased risk of asthma-related deaths when long-acting beta-agonists are used Risk for life-threatening alterations in electrolytes