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TEST BANK COMPLETE__
RAU'S RESPIRATORY CARE PHARMACOLOGY (EVOLVE) 11TH EDITION
BY DOUGLAS S. GARDENHIRE EDD RRT-NPS FAARC (AUTHOR)
ALL CHAPTERS 1-23| 3 UNITS| UPDATED WITH ALL VERIFIED ANSWERS| RATED A+

,Table Of Contents
Unit I: Basic Concepts And Principles In Pharmacology ...................................3
Chapter 01: Introduction To Respiratory Care Pharmacology .................................................................. 3
Chapter 01: Introduction To Respiratory Care Pharmacology ................................................................ 13
Chapter 02: Principles Of Drug Action .................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 03: Administration Of Aerosolized Agents ................................................................................ 39
Chapter 04: Calculating Drug Doses........................................................................................................ 51
Chapter 05: Central And Peripheral Nervous Systems ........................................................................... 61
Unit Ii: Drugs Used To Treat The Respiratory System .................................... 79
Chapter 06: Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators ............................................................... 79
Chapter 07: Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators ...................................................... 103
Chapter 08: Xanthines........................................................................................................................... 119
Chapter 09: Mucus-Controlling Drug Therapy ...................................................................................... 132
Chapter 10: Surfactant Agents .............................................................................................................. 153
Chapter 11: Corticosteroids In Respiratory Care .................................................................................. 165
Chapter 12: Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents ...................................................................................... 191
Chapter 13: Aerosolized Anti-Infective Agents ..................................................................................... 203
Chapter 14: Antimicrobial Agents ......................................................................................................... 218
Chapter 15: Cold And Cough Agents ..................................................................................................... 234
Chapter 16: Selected Agents Of Pulmonary Value ............................................................................... 248
Chapter 17: Neonatal And Pediatric Aerosolized Drug Therapy........................................................... 262
Unit Iii: Critical Care, Cardiovascular, And Polysomnography Agents .......... 269
Chapter 18: Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (Neuromuscular Blocking Agents) .......................................... 269
Chapter 19: Diuretic Agents .................................................................................................................. 287
Chapter 20: Drugs Affecting The Central Nervous System ................................................................... 298
Chapter 21: Vasopressors, Inotropes, And Antiarrhythmic Agents ...................................................... 312
Chapter 22: Drugs Affecting Circulation: Antihypertensives, Antianginals, Antithrombotic ............... 328
Chapter 23: Sleep And Sleep Pharmacology ......................................................................................... 346

,Unit I: Basic Concepts And Principles In Pharmacology
Chapter 01: Introduction To Respiratory Care Pharmacology
Gardenhire: Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 11th Edition

Multiple Choice



1. What Is The Name Of The Receptor Sites That Are Located In The Peripheral Vasculature, The
Heart, Bronchial Muscle, And Bronchial Blood Vessels?

A. Beta 2 Receptors C. Alpha Receptors

B. Gamma Receptors D. Beta 1 Receptors

Ans>>C

Alpha Receptors Are Located In The Peripheral Vasculature, The Heart, Bronchial Muscle, And Bronchial
Blood Vessels.



Pts: 1



2. Which Receptor Site Results In Tachycardia, An Increased Potential For Arrhythmias, And An
Increased Cardiac Output?

A. Beta 1 ReceptorC. Alpha Receptor

B. Beta 2 ReceptorD. Delta Receptor

Ans>>A

Stimulation Of The Beta-1 Receptors Results In Tachycardia, An Increased Potential For Arrhythmias,
And An Increased Cardiac Output. In Administering Drugs To The Pulmonary System, Stimulation Of The
Beta-1 Sites Is Not Desired. However, Most Respiratory Pharmacologic Agents Have Some Beta-1
Stimulatory Effect.

Pts: 1



3. Stimulation Of The Beta 2 Receptors Causes

A. Peripheral Vasoconstriction And Mild Bronchoconstriction In The Lungs.

B. Tachycardia, An Increased Potential For Arrhythmias, And An Increased Cardiac Output.

C. Bronchodilation.

D. Peripheral Vasodilation, Bradycardia, And Decreased Cardiac Output.

, Ans>>C

Stimulation Of The Beta-2 Receptors In The Lungs Causes Bronchodilation.

Pts: 1



4. Acetylcholine Stimulates

A. The Vagus Nerve.

B. The Adrenergic Receptors.

C. The Sympathetic Nervous System.

D. The Cholinergic Receptors.

Ans>>D

Acetylcholine Stimulates The Cholinergic Receptors.



Pts: 1



5. What Immunoglobulin Antibody Sensitizes The Mast Cell?

A. Leukotrienes C. Histamine



B. Ige D. Prostaglandins

Ans>>B

The Ige (Reagin) Antibodies Sensitize The Mast Cell. Repeated Exposure To The Antigen Causes The
Degranulation Of The Mast Cell.



Pts: 1



6. Which Of The Following Is Caused By Histamine Release From The Mast Cells?

I. Bronchodilation

Ii. Increased Bronchial Gland Secretion

Iii. Increased Amount Of Mucus Present In The Airways

A. I And Ii Only C. Iii Only

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