CSCC Nursing: Pharmacology 1140 Questions and Answers Graded A

CSCC Nursing: Pharmacology 1140 Questions and Answers Graded A Which adverse effect may be observed after administration of tiotropium bromide in a patient with bronchospasms associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) can cause tachycardia as an adverse effect. Abdominal cramps and nausea are an adverse effect of roflumilast (Daliresp). Dyspepsia and nausea is an adverse effect of montelukast (Singulair). Which statement is true regarding the anatomy of the lower respiratory tract? Human lungs contain 300 to 500 million alveolar sacs and have a surface area approximately equal to that of a tennis court. Diaphragmatic and intercostal muscles contract during inspiration and relax during expiration. Ventilation and perfusion must be equal to maintain homeostasis. Blood flow through the pulmonary arteries to the capillaries surrounding the alveoli to the pulmonary veins is called perfusion. Which is the adult dosage of flunisolide (Aerospan)? The adult dosage of flunisolide (Aerospan) is 320 mcg twice daily. The adult dosage of ciclesonide (Alvesco) is between 80 and 160 mcg twice daily. The adult dosage of fluticasone (Flovent HFA) ranges from 88 to 440 mcg twice daily. The powder inhalation dosage of fluticasone (Flovent HFA) for adults ranges from 100 to 500 mcg twice daily