DAILY PRACTICE QUESTIONS REFERENCES
Introduction
Why hello there!
Thank you so much for downloading this study guide! In this book, you will
find a ton of helpful practice questions, all, of course, covering the topic of
— Pharmacology.
These questions are designed to help you prepare for the Pharmacology
final exam in Respiratory Therapy School.
Hopefully, by going through these practice questions, you will be able to
boost your knowledge to a whole new level and ace your final exam.
Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology is definitely one of the most important
subjects in Respiratory Therapy School. Not to mention, it’s also the topic
that some students struggle with.
With that being said, (hopefully) this study guide, along with the resources
on our website and YouTube channel can help.
So if you’re ready, let’s go ahead and get started.
Good luck!
1. What layers make up the mucosal blanket that covers the airways?
A. Gel and Sol
B. Mucus glands and goblet cells
C. Alveolar type I and II cells
, D. Clara cells and cilia
2. Corticosteroids are described as which of the following?
A. Bronchodilators
B. Smooth muscle dilators
C. Anti-inflammatory agents
D. Lipid soluble agents
3. Cromolyn sodium is indicated in all but which of the
followingconditions?
A. Acute asthma
B. Asthma prophylaxis
C. Exercise induced asthma
D. Allergic rhinitis
4. All BUT WHICH of the following are complications that may
occurwith the use of exogenous surfactant?
A. Desaturation
B. Tachycardia
C. Hyperoxygenation
D. Overventilation
5. Which of the following disease are characterized by
hypersecretionof mucus? Select all that apply.
A. Chronic bronchitis
C. Asthma
D. Cystic fibrosis
D. All of the above
6. Which of the following would occur if it is determined that
analveolus has a surface tension of 40 dynes and a radius of 4
centimeters?
, A. 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s
WOBwould decrease
B. 40 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s
WOBwould decrease
C. 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s
WOBwould increase
D. 40 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s
WOBwould increase
7. A patient receiving both Azmacort and Proventil questions
thepractitioner 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 Azmacorthelps
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
8. The same patient using combination Steroid and Bronchodilator
isdischarged 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 solutionC. That
Azmacort is a controller and not to be used during an acute attack
D. That Azmacort should be discontinued after wheezing stops
9. If a patient experiences an asthma attack as a result of exposure
tocats, the asthma would be categorized as which of the following?
A. Intrinsic
B. Extrinsic
, C. Autoimmune
D. Intangible
10. 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
11. Which of the following should be stressed when instructing a
newpatient 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
12. What is the mode of action of Acetylcysteine in
promotingmucolysis?
A. Disruption of plasma proteins
B. Increase of mucus alkalinity
C. Hygroscopic properties
D. Disruption of disulfide bonds
13. Allergic and nonallergic rhinitis would be treated with which of
thefollowing forms of corticosteroids?
A. Pill
B. Nasal spray
C. Aerosol
D. Injection
14. Which of the following would be recommended to
properlyadminister Survanta to a 1200 gram infant?
Introduction
Why hello there!
Thank you so much for downloading this study guide! In this book, you will
find a ton of helpful practice questions, all, of course, covering the topic of
— Pharmacology.
These questions are designed to help you prepare for the Pharmacology
final exam in Respiratory Therapy School.
Hopefully, by going through these practice questions, you will be able to
boost your knowledge to a whole new level and ace your final exam.
Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology is definitely one of the most important
subjects in Respiratory Therapy School. Not to mention, it’s also the topic
that some students struggle with.
With that being said, (hopefully) this study guide, along with the resources
on our website and YouTube channel can help.
So if you’re ready, let’s go ahead and get started.
Good luck!
1. What layers make up the mucosal blanket that covers the airways?
A. Gel and Sol
B. Mucus glands and goblet cells
C. Alveolar type I and II cells
, D. Clara cells and cilia
2. Corticosteroids are described as which of the following?
A. Bronchodilators
B. Smooth muscle dilators
C. Anti-inflammatory agents
D. Lipid soluble agents
3. Cromolyn sodium is indicated in all but which of the
followingconditions?
A. Acute asthma
B. Asthma prophylaxis
C. Exercise induced asthma
D. Allergic rhinitis
4. All BUT WHICH of the following are complications that may
occurwith the use of exogenous surfactant?
A. Desaturation
B. Tachycardia
C. Hyperoxygenation
D. Overventilation
5. Which of the following disease are characterized by
hypersecretionof mucus? Select all that apply.
A. Chronic bronchitis
C. Asthma
D. Cystic fibrosis
D. All of the above
6. Which of the following would occur if it is determined that
analveolus has a surface tension of 40 dynes and a radius of 4
centimeters?
, A. 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s
WOBwould decrease
B. 40 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s
WOBwould decrease
C. 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s
WOBwould increase
D. 40 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s
WOBwould increase
7. A patient receiving both Azmacort and Proventil questions
thepractitioner 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 Azmacorthelps
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
8. The same patient using combination Steroid and Bronchodilator
isdischarged 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 solutionC. That
Azmacort is a controller and not to be used during an acute attack
D. That Azmacort should be discontinued after wheezing stops
9. If a patient experiences an asthma attack as a result of exposure
tocats, the asthma would be categorized as which of the following?
A. Intrinsic
B. Extrinsic
, C. Autoimmune
D. Intangible
10. 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
11. Which of the following should be stressed when instructing a
newpatient 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
12. What is the mode of action of Acetylcysteine in
promotingmucolysis?
A. Disruption of plasma proteins
B. Increase of mucus alkalinity
C. Hygroscopic properties
D. Disruption of disulfide bonds
13. Allergic and nonallergic rhinitis would be treated with which of
thefollowing forms of corticosteroids?
A. Pill
B. Nasal spray
C. Aerosol
D. Injection
14. Which of the following would be recommended to
properlyadminister Survanta to a 1200 gram infant?
