NSG 304 Pharmacology| Comprehensive
Exam Guide| Complete Question and
Answer Set (Latest)
What is the main benefit of using a glucocorticoid inhaler over an oral glucocorticoid in
managing asthma symptoms?
A) It increases systemic side effects
B) It minimizes the risk of systemic side effects
C) It is less effective
D) It requires more medication
What instruction should the nurse emphasize to prevent oral fungal infections when using an
inhaler?
A) Use a spacer with the inhaler
B) Soak the inhaler in alcohol
C) Rinse the mouth with water after each use
D) Take an oral antifungal agent
Which of the following is the expected effect of using a beta2 adrenergic agonist like albuterol?
A) Increase airway inflammation
B) Decrease mucus production
C) Enhance bronchodilation
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,D) Promote bronchoconstriction
What should a nurse check for in a patient using theophylline for asthma treatment before
administering the drug?
A) Renal function tests
B) Plasma drug level
C) Complete blood count (CBC)
D) Basal metabolic panel (BMP)
Why are corticosteroids used in addition to bronchodilators for asthma management?
A) They work rapidly in acute attacks
B) They are used as prophylaxis for chronic asthma
C) They are only used when exposed to allergens
D) They help relieve immediate bronchospasm
What is the primary purpose of albuterol in asthma treatment?
A) To reduce airway inflammation
B) To relieve acute bronchoconstriction
C) To prevent respiratory infections
D) To increase mucus production
Which of the following should be monitored in a patient taking theophylline for asthma
management?
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,A) Plasma drug levels
B) Oxygen saturation only
C) Renal function tests
D) Complete blood count
What is the role of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma treatment?
A) To relieve acute asthma attacks
B) To reduce chronic inflammation and prevent attacks
C) To increase bronchodilation
D) To treat allergic reactions
Which side effect is associated with long-term use of inhaled corticosteroids?
A) Hyperglycemia
B) Oral thrush (Candida infections)
C) Tachycardia
D) Increased mucus production
What is the purpose of using a spacer with an inhaler?
A) To increase the dosage of the medication
B) To make the medication reach the lungs more effectively
C) To reduce the inhaler’s side effects
D) To decrease the duration of inhaler use
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, What is the first step when administering both a bronchodilator and corticosteroid inhaler for
asthma?
A) Use the corticosteroid inhaler first
B) Use the bronchodilator first
C) Use the corticosteroid inhaler only when symptoms worsen
D) Administer the corticosteroid after eating
Which of the following is an adverse effect of corticosteroid inhalers?
A) Oral fungal infections
B) Hypotension
C) Excessive sweating
D) Tachypnea
Why is it important to monitor a patient’s heart rate when using beta2 adrenergic agonists like
albuterol?
A) These medications may cause hypotension
B) They can cause tachycardia
C) They slow the heart rate
D) They increase the risk of arrhythmias
What should the nurse do if a patient develops signs of oral thrush while using a corticosteroid
inhaler?
A) Increase the dose of corticosteroid
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Exam Guide| Complete Question and
Answer Set (Latest)
What is the main benefit of using a glucocorticoid inhaler over an oral glucocorticoid in
managing asthma symptoms?
A) It increases systemic side effects
B) It minimizes the risk of systemic side effects
C) It is less effective
D) It requires more medication
What instruction should the nurse emphasize to prevent oral fungal infections when using an
inhaler?
A) Use a spacer with the inhaler
B) Soak the inhaler in alcohol
C) Rinse the mouth with water after each use
D) Take an oral antifungal agent
Which of the following is the expected effect of using a beta2 adrenergic agonist like albuterol?
A) Increase airway inflammation
B) Decrease mucus production
C) Enhance bronchodilation
1
,D) Promote bronchoconstriction
What should a nurse check for in a patient using theophylline for asthma treatment before
administering the drug?
A) Renal function tests
B) Plasma drug level
C) Complete blood count (CBC)
D) Basal metabolic panel (BMP)
Why are corticosteroids used in addition to bronchodilators for asthma management?
A) They work rapidly in acute attacks
B) They are used as prophylaxis for chronic asthma
C) They are only used when exposed to allergens
D) They help relieve immediate bronchospasm
What is the primary purpose of albuterol in asthma treatment?
A) To reduce airway inflammation
B) To relieve acute bronchoconstriction
C) To prevent respiratory infections
D) To increase mucus production
Which of the following should be monitored in a patient taking theophylline for asthma
management?
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,A) Plasma drug levels
B) Oxygen saturation only
C) Renal function tests
D) Complete blood count
What is the role of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma treatment?
A) To relieve acute asthma attacks
B) To reduce chronic inflammation and prevent attacks
C) To increase bronchodilation
D) To treat allergic reactions
Which side effect is associated with long-term use of inhaled corticosteroids?
A) Hyperglycemia
B) Oral thrush (Candida infections)
C) Tachycardia
D) Increased mucus production
What is the purpose of using a spacer with an inhaler?
A) To increase the dosage of the medication
B) To make the medication reach the lungs more effectively
C) To reduce the inhaler’s side effects
D) To decrease the duration of inhaler use
3
, What is the first step when administering both a bronchodilator and corticosteroid inhaler for
asthma?
A) Use the corticosteroid inhaler first
B) Use the bronchodilator first
C) Use the corticosteroid inhaler only when symptoms worsen
D) Administer the corticosteroid after eating
Which of the following is an adverse effect of corticosteroid inhalers?
A) Oral fungal infections
B) Hypotension
C) Excessive sweating
D) Tachypnea
Why is it important to monitor a patient’s heart rate when using beta2 adrenergic agonists like
albuterol?
A) These medications may cause hypotension
B) They can cause tachycardia
C) They slow the heart rate
D) They increase the risk of arrhythmias
What should the nurse do if a patient develops signs of oral thrush while using a corticosteroid
inhaler?
A) Increase the dose of corticosteroid
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