GKA APEA- PHARM RESPIRATORY
EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which of the following scenarios would NOT warrant monitoring of a serum theophylline level?
Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
New diagnosis of diabetes
Prior to initiating therapy
Prior to a routine pulmonary function test - ANS Prior to a routine pulmonary function test
In the treatment of pneumonia, a macrolide such as clarithromycin should NOT be
coadministered with:
acetaminophen.
atorvastatin.
furosemide.
propanolol. - ANS atorvastatin.
coadministration of a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor & certain macrolide antibiotics, like
clindamycin, can lead to debilitating myelopathy and rhabdo
Robitussin DM is a combination of dextromethorphan and:
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,benzonatate.
benzocaine.
guaifenesin.
phenylephrine. - ANS guaifenesin.
+ dexamethasone
Xanthines such as theophylline, used in the treatment of COPD, cause bronchodilation by:
blocking the action of acetylcholine.
decreasing the activity of inflammatory mediators.
relaxing the smooth muscles of the bronchi.
stimulating beta 2 receptors. - ANS relaxing the smooth muscles of the bronchi.
When considering the use of theophylline to treat chronic bronchitis, its use is limited due to:
low-risk profile.
minimal effects on lung function.
wide therapeutic window.
frequent drug-drug interactions. - ANS frequent drug-drug interactions.
For asthma symptoms occurring daily with nighttime symptoms greater than one time per
week, the preferred daily treatment is a:
long-acting bronchodilator.
long-acting bronchodilator and an inhaled corticosteroid.
long-acting bronchodilator and a leukotriene receptor antagonist.
high-dose inhaled corticosteroid and theophylline. - ANS long-acting bronchodilator and an
inhaled corticosteroid.
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, For complaints of dysphonia related to the use of mometasone (Asmanex), the patient should
be advised to:
stop the inhaler immediately.
decrease the dosage.
apply an oropharyngeal analgesic prior to use.
utilize a spacer for administration. - ANS Utilize a spacer for administration.
Doxycycline (Vibramycin) is the preferred treatment of pneumonia caused by:
Haemophilus influenzae.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Staphylococcus aureus.
Streptococcus pneumoniae. - ANS Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Long-acting bronchodilators, such as salmeterol (Serevent Diskus), are indicated in the
treatment of:
intermittent asthma in patients 12 years and older.
exercise-induced asthma when the short-acting bronchodilator is ineffective.
mild persistent asthma in ages 5-11 years.
moderate persistent asthma in 5-11-year-olds, when combined with low-dose inhaled steroid. -
ANS moderate persistent asthma in 5-11-year-olds, when combined with low-dose inhaled
steroid.
Patient instructions for the use of inhaled steroids would NOT include to:
hold breath for 5-10 seconds after deeply inhaling the medication.
store the inhaler at room temperature.
float the canister in water to determine whether it is empty.
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EXAM 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
Which of the following scenarios would NOT warrant monitoring of a serum theophylline level?
Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
New diagnosis of diabetes
Prior to initiating therapy
Prior to a routine pulmonary function test - ANS Prior to a routine pulmonary function test
In the treatment of pneumonia, a macrolide such as clarithromycin should NOT be
coadministered with:
acetaminophen.
atorvastatin.
furosemide.
propanolol. - ANS atorvastatin.
coadministration of a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor & certain macrolide antibiotics, like
clindamycin, can lead to debilitating myelopathy and rhabdo
Robitussin DM is a combination of dextromethorphan and:
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,benzonatate.
benzocaine.
guaifenesin.
phenylephrine. - ANS guaifenesin.
+ dexamethasone
Xanthines such as theophylline, used in the treatment of COPD, cause bronchodilation by:
blocking the action of acetylcholine.
decreasing the activity of inflammatory mediators.
relaxing the smooth muscles of the bronchi.
stimulating beta 2 receptors. - ANS relaxing the smooth muscles of the bronchi.
When considering the use of theophylline to treat chronic bronchitis, its use is limited due to:
low-risk profile.
minimal effects on lung function.
wide therapeutic window.
frequent drug-drug interactions. - ANS frequent drug-drug interactions.
For asthma symptoms occurring daily with nighttime symptoms greater than one time per
week, the preferred daily treatment is a:
long-acting bronchodilator.
long-acting bronchodilator and an inhaled corticosteroid.
long-acting bronchodilator and a leukotriene receptor antagonist.
high-dose inhaled corticosteroid and theophylline. - ANS long-acting bronchodilator and an
inhaled corticosteroid.
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, For complaints of dysphonia related to the use of mometasone (Asmanex), the patient should
be advised to:
stop the inhaler immediately.
decrease the dosage.
apply an oropharyngeal analgesic prior to use.
utilize a spacer for administration. - ANS Utilize a spacer for administration.
Doxycycline (Vibramycin) is the preferred treatment of pneumonia caused by:
Haemophilus influenzae.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Staphylococcus aureus.
Streptococcus pneumoniae. - ANS Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Long-acting bronchodilators, such as salmeterol (Serevent Diskus), are indicated in the
treatment of:
intermittent asthma in patients 12 years and older.
exercise-induced asthma when the short-acting bronchodilator is ineffective.
mild persistent asthma in ages 5-11 years.
moderate persistent asthma in 5-11-year-olds, when combined with low-dose inhaled steroid. -
ANS moderate persistent asthma in 5-11-year-olds, when combined with low-dose inhaled
steroid.
Patient instructions for the use of inhaled steroids would NOT include to:
hold breath for 5-10 seconds after deeply inhaling the medication.
store the inhaler at room temperature.
float the canister in water to determine whether it is empty.
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