Rasmussen Pharmacology Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - Answer -**Antihistimine**
-H1 blocker- prevents histimine response
-Decrease nasopharyngeal secretions
-ANTICHOLINERGIC side effects (cant see, spit, pee, poop)
-Drowziness
^^ CNS depression
dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin, Sucrets) - Answer -**Antitusive**
- Supresses cough
-Reduces secretions
HIGH DOSES CAN CAUSE HALLUCINATIONS
>> SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR PATIENTS WITH A PRODUCTIVE COUGH
Treatments of Chronic Asthma - Answer -SABA
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,ICS
LABA
Fluticasone/Salmeterol(ADVAIR)
SABA - Answer -Short acting beta agonist or ALBUTEROL
***Quick relief ONLY ***
ICS - Answer -Inhaled corticosteroid or FLUTICASONE
LABA - Answer -Long acting beta agonist or SALEMETEROL
what is ADVAIR? - Answer -**Fluticasone (ICS)**
decreases inflammation
THINK immune suppression
can cause thrush
rinse mouth with water thoroughly and spit out do not swallow
**salemeterol LABA**
prophylaxis and maintenance therapy
NOT FOR RESCUE
NOT FOR MONOTHERAPY
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, can use in COPD
---causes headache & Dizziness
Why should an asthma patient never just be on a LABA? - Answer -^^ Mortality
Risk
inflammation builds up, LABA masks signs and patient dies from asthma attack
albuterol (SABA) - Answer -* short acting beta agonist*
causes bronchodialation
can ^^ BP and Pulse
RESCUE ONLY
Side effects: nervousness, restlessness, tremor, chest pains, palpitation
what type of side effects would you expect to see after administration of
ipratropium bromide? - Answer -ANTICHOLINERGIC
montelukast (Singulair) - Answer -**Leukotriene inhibitiors**
anti-inflammatory effects
used for prophylaxis and maintenance
NOT FOR RESCUE
causes headache, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, tremor, weakness
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Questions and Answers
diphenhydramine (Benadryl) - Answer -**Antihistimine**
-H1 blocker- prevents histimine response
-Decrease nasopharyngeal secretions
-ANTICHOLINERGIC side effects (cant see, spit, pee, poop)
-Drowziness
^^ CNS depression
dextromethorphan hydrobromide (Robitussin, Sucrets) - Answer -**Antitusive**
- Supresses cough
-Reduces secretions
HIGH DOSES CAN CAUSE HALLUCINATIONS
>> SHOULD NOT BE USED FOR PATIENTS WITH A PRODUCTIVE COUGH
Treatments of Chronic Asthma - Answer -SABA
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,ICS
LABA
Fluticasone/Salmeterol(ADVAIR)
SABA - Answer -Short acting beta agonist or ALBUTEROL
***Quick relief ONLY ***
ICS - Answer -Inhaled corticosteroid or FLUTICASONE
LABA - Answer -Long acting beta agonist or SALEMETEROL
what is ADVAIR? - Answer -**Fluticasone (ICS)**
decreases inflammation
THINK immune suppression
can cause thrush
rinse mouth with water thoroughly and spit out do not swallow
**salemeterol LABA**
prophylaxis and maintenance therapy
NOT FOR RESCUE
NOT FOR MONOTHERAPY
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, can use in COPD
---causes headache & Dizziness
Why should an asthma patient never just be on a LABA? - Answer -^^ Mortality
Risk
inflammation builds up, LABA masks signs and patient dies from asthma attack
albuterol (SABA) - Answer -* short acting beta agonist*
causes bronchodialation
can ^^ BP and Pulse
RESCUE ONLY
Side effects: nervousness, restlessness, tremor, chest pains, palpitation
what type of side effects would you expect to see after administration of
ipratropium bromide? - Answer -ANTICHOLINERGIC
montelukast (Singulair) - Answer -**Leukotriene inhibitiors**
anti-inflammatory effects
used for prophylaxis and maintenance
NOT FOR RESCUE
causes headache, insomnia, irritability, restlessness, tremor, weakness
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