PC 707 Module 6 Questions with Complete
Solutions
What is the classification of LABA drugs and what should they be used with? Correct
Answ_Maintenance therapy and corticosteroids
T/F In asthma, inhaled glucocorticoids are the mainstay of asthma therapy? Correct
Answ_TRUE
When prescribing singular (leukotriene antagonists), educate patients and their caregivers about
the need to contact their provider and stop the medication if the following occurs? Correct
Answ_(1) aggressive behavior or hostility (2) dream abnormalities, hallucinations, or insomnia
(3) suicidal thoughts or ideations
T/F LABAS exert long-term bronchodilation in COPD? Correct Answ_TRUE
LAMAS help with COPD in what 3 ways? Correct Answ_(1) bronchodilator (2) decrease
inflammation (3) dry up secretions
,Is the asthma action plan individual? Correct Answ_Yes
What would indicate that someone with asthma would need to be on step 2? Correct
Answ_(1) asthma symptoms more than twice a month (2) waking due to asthma more than once
a month (3) any asthma symptoms plus any risk factor for exacerbation
What is an asthma action plan and why is it important? Correct Answ_(1) usual asthma
medications (2)When and how to increase medications (3) when and how to take oral
corticosteroids (5) know peak flow volumes
What is green in the asthma action plan? Correct Answ_(1) breathing is good (2) no cough or
wheeze (3) sleep through the night (4) can work & play
What is in the green zone medication for asthma? Correct Answ_Maintenance medication
What is yellow in the asthma action plan? Correct Answ_(1) first signs of cold (2) exposure
to known trigger (3) cough (4) mild wheeze (5) tight chest (6) coughing at night
, What is in the yellow zone medication for asthma? Correct Answ_Continue with green zone
medication and add other medications
What is the red zone in the asthma action plan? Correct Answ_(1) medicine is not helping
(2) breathing is hard and fast (3) nose opens wide (4) ribs show (5) can't talk well
What is the red zone medication for asthma? Correct Answ_Take emergency medication and
call doctor
What medications are used for acute exacerbations and what patient teaching is involved?
Correct Answ_Take SABA (don't use maintenance medication)
When do you step-up care and what comes next for medications? Correct Answ_When
asthma is not well controlled
When are inhaled corticosteroids recommended in asthma (e.g., what stage)? Correct
Answ_Second stage
Solutions
What is the classification of LABA drugs and what should they be used with? Correct
Answ_Maintenance therapy and corticosteroids
T/F In asthma, inhaled glucocorticoids are the mainstay of asthma therapy? Correct
Answ_TRUE
When prescribing singular (leukotriene antagonists), educate patients and their caregivers about
the need to contact their provider and stop the medication if the following occurs? Correct
Answ_(1) aggressive behavior or hostility (2) dream abnormalities, hallucinations, or insomnia
(3) suicidal thoughts or ideations
T/F LABAS exert long-term bronchodilation in COPD? Correct Answ_TRUE
LAMAS help with COPD in what 3 ways? Correct Answ_(1) bronchodilator (2) decrease
inflammation (3) dry up secretions
,Is the asthma action plan individual? Correct Answ_Yes
What would indicate that someone with asthma would need to be on step 2? Correct
Answ_(1) asthma symptoms more than twice a month (2) waking due to asthma more than once
a month (3) any asthma symptoms plus any risk factor for exacerbation
What is an asthma action plan and why is it important? Correct Answ_(1) usual asthma
medications (2)When and how to increase medications (3) when and how to take oral
corticosteroids (5) know peak flow volumes
What is green in the asthma action plan? Correct Answ_(1) breathing is good (2) no cough or
wheeze (3) sleep through the night (4) can work & play
What is in the green zone medication for asthma? Correct Answ_Maintenance medication
What is yellow in the asthma action plan? Correct Answ_(1) first signs of cold (2) exposure
to known trigger (3) cough (4) mild wheeze (5) tight chest (6) coughing at night
, What is in the yellow zone medication for asthma? Correct Answ_Continue with green zone
medication and add other medications
What is the red zone in the asthma action plan? Correct Answ_(1) medicine is not helping
(2) breathing is hard and fast (3) nose opens wide (4) ribs show (5) can't talk well
What is the red zone medication for asthma? Correct Answ_Take emergency medication and
call doctor
What medications are used for acute exacerbations and what patient teaching is involved?
Correct Answ_Take SABA (don't use maintenance medication)
When do you step-up care and what comes next for medications? Correct Answ_When
asthma is not well controlled
When are inhaled corticosteroids recommended in asthma (e.g., what stage)? Correct
Answ_Second stage
