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Respiratory Pharmacology Exam Questions
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What layers make up the mucosal blanket that covers the airways? - Answers✔Gel and Sol
Corticosteroids are described as which of the following?
A. Bronchodilators
B. Smooth muscle dilators
C. Anti-inflammatory agents
D. Lipid soluble agents - Answers✔C. Anti-inflammatory agents
Cromolyn sodium is indicated in all but which of the following conditions?
A. Acute asthma
B. Asthma prophylaxis
C. Exercise-induced asthma
D. Allergic rhinitis - Answers✔A. Acute asthma
All BUT WHICH of the following are complications that may occur with the use of exogenous
surfactant?
A. Desaturation
B. Tachycardia
C. Hyperoxygenation
D. Overventilation - Answers✔B. Tachycardia
Which of the following disease are characterized by hypersecretion of mucus?
A. Chronic bronchitis
B. Asthma
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C. Cystic fibrosis
D. All of the above - Answers✔D. All of the above
Which of the following would occur if it is determined that an alveolus has a surface tension of
40 dynes and a radius of 4 centimeters?
A. 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient's WOB woudl decrease
B. 40 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient's WOB would decrease
C. 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; pateint's WOB would increase
D. 40 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient's WOB would increase -
Answers✔A. 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient's WOB woudl decrease
A patient receiving both Azmacort and Proventil questions the practitioner about why both drugs
are needed. The best answer is:
A. Azmacort treats wheezing and Proventil prevents future asthma attacks
B. Proventil works quickly to relax your airways and Azmacort helps reduce the inflammation
C. The doctor ordered both to be taken once every night
D. Azmacort usually causes bronchospasm, so we are giving you Proventil to treat this side effect
- Answers✔B. Proventil works quickly to relax your airways and Azmacort helps reduce the
inflammation
The same patient using combination Steroid and Bronchodilator is discharged from a hospital.
The patient is sent home with orders for both Azmacort and Proventil MDIs. What is most
critical that the patient understand?
A. That use of the MDIs may elicit a cough
B. That Proventil is also available in a nebulization solution
C. That Azmacort is a controller and not to be used during an acute attack
D. That Azmacort should be discontinued after wheezing stops - Answers✔C. That Azmacort is a
controller and not to be used during an acute attack
If a patient experiences an asthma attack as a result of exposure to cats, the asthma would be
categorized as which of the following?
A. Intrinsic
B. Extrinsic
C. Autoimmune
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D. Intangible - Answers✔B. Extrinsic
Side effects of aerosolized Mucomyst may include:
A. Bronchospasm, acute airway obstruction, and nausea
B. Bronchodilation, oropharyngeal irritation, and acute airway obstruction
C. Fluid overload, bronchospasm, and oropharyngeal irritation
D. Liver damage, bronchospasm, and corrosion of metal dental work - Answers✔A.
Bronchospasm, acute airway obstruction, and nausea
Which of the following should be stressed when instructing a new patient in the use of
aerosolized steroids?
A. Use the MDI steroids only when symptoms are severe
B. Taper steroid use gradually under a physician's supervision
C. Adjust dosage and frequency according to how it "feels"
D. Alternate MDI steroids with other anti-asthmatic drugs - Answers✔B. Taper steroid use
gradually under a physician's supervision
What is the mode of action of Acetylcysteine in promoting mucolysis? - Answers✔Disruption of
plasma proteins
Allergic and nonallergic rhinitis would be treated with which of the following forms of
corticosteroids?
A. Pill
B. Nasal spray
C. Aerosol
D. Injection - Answers✔B. Nasal spray
Which of the following would be recommended to properly administer Survanta to a 1200 gram
infant?
A. Administer 4 doses of Survanta 1.2 ml via the ET tube
B. Provide positive pressure ventilation for 30 to 4545 seconds after each administration
C. Rotate infant four times during administration of the drug
D. All of the above - Answers✔D. All of the above
When administering corticosteroids by the aerosol route, a local side effect to monitor includes:
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Respiratory Pharmacology Exam Questions
With Verified Answers
What layers make up the mucosal blanket that covers the airways? - Answers✔Gel and Sol
Corticosteroids are described as which of the following?
A. Bronchodilators
B. Smooth muscle dilators
C. Anti-inflammatory agents
D. Lipid soluble agents - Answers✔C. Anti-inflammatory agents
Cromolyn sodium is indicated in all but which of the following conditions?
A. Acute asthma
B. Asthma prophylaxis
C. Exercise-induced asthma
D. Allergic rhinitis - Answers✔A. Acute asthma
All BUT WHICH of the following are complications that may occur with the use of exogenous
surfactant?
A. Desaturation
B. Tachycardia
C. Hyperoxygenation
D. Overventilation - Answers✔B. Tachycardia
Which of the following disease are characterized by hypersecretion of mucus?
A. Chronic bronchitis
B. Asthma
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C. Cystic fibrosis
D. All of the above - Answers✔D. All of the above
Which of the following would occur if it is determined that an alveolus has a surface tension of
40 dynes and a radius of 4 centimeters?
A. 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient's WOB woudl decrease
B. 40 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient's WOB would decrease
C. 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; pateint's WOB would increase
D. 40 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient's WOB would increase -
Answers✔A. 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient's WOB woudl decrease
A patient receiving both Azmacort and Proventil questions the practitioner about why both drugs
are needed. The best answer is:
A. Azmacort treats wheezing and Proventil prevents future asthma attacks
B. Proventil works quickly to relax your airways and Azmacort helps reduce the inflammation
C. The doctor ordered both to be taken once every night
D. Azmacort usually causes bronchospasm, so we are giving you Proventil to treat this side effect
- Answers✔B. Proventil works quickly to relax your airways and Azmacort helps reduce the
inflammation
The same patient using combination Steroid and Bronchodilator is discharged from a hospital.
The patient is sent home with orders for both Azmacort and Proventil MDIs. What is most
critical that the patient understand?
A. That use of the MDIs may elicit a cough
B. That Proventil is also available in a nebulization solution
C. That Azmacort is a controller and not to be used during an acute attack
D. That Azmacort should be discontinued after wheezing stops - Answers✔C. That Azmacort is a
controller and not to be used during an acute attack
If a patient experiences an asthma attack as a result of exposure to cats, the asthma would be
categorized as which of the following?
A. Intrinsic
B. Extrinsic
C. Autoimmune
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D. Intangible - Answers✔B. Extrinsic
Side effects of aerosolized Mucomyst may include:
A. Bronchospasm, acute airway obstruction, and nausea
B. Bronchodilation, oropharyngeal irritation, and acute airway obstruction
C. Fluid overload, bronchospasm, and oropharyngeal irritation
D. Liver damage, bronchospasm, and corrosion of metal dental work - Answers✔A.
Bronchospasm, acute airway obstruction, and nausea
Which of the following should be stressed when instructing a new patient in the use of
aerosolized steroids?
A. Use the MDI steroids only when symptoms are severe
B. Taper steroid use gradually under a physician's supervision
C. Adjust dosage and frequency according to how it "feels"
D. Alternate MDI steroids with other anti-asthmatic drugs - Answers✔B. Taper steroid use
gradually under a physician's supervision
What is the mode of action of Acetylcysteine in promoting mucolysis? - Answers✔Disruption of
plasma proteins
Allergic and nonallergic rhinitis would be treated with which of the following forms of
corticosteroids?
A. Pill
B. Nasal spray
C. Aerosol
D. Injection - Answers✔B. Nasal spray
Which of the following would be recommended to properly administer Survanta to a 1200 gram
infant?
A. Administer 4 doses of Survanta 1.2 ml via the ET tube
B. Provide positive pressure ventilation for 30 to 4545 seconds after each administration
C. Rotate infant four times during administration of the drug
D. All of the above - Answers✔D. All of the above
When administering corticosteroids by the aerosol route, a local side effect to monitor includes:
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