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Complete Test Bank For
Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 10th Edition
By Douglas S. Gardenhire
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Table Of Contents
Unit I: Basic Concepts And Principles In Pharmacology ............................................................. 3
Chapter 01: Introduction To Respiratory Care Pharmacology ........................................... 3
Chapter 02: Principles Of Drug Action ................................................................................ 18
Chapter 03: Administration Of Aerosolized Agents .......................................................... 36
Chapter 04: Calculating Drug Doses ................................................................................... 59
Chapter 05: Central And Peripheral Nervous Systems ................................................... 69
Unit II: Drugs Used To Treat The Respiratory System ............................................................... 87
Chapter 06: Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators........................................ 87
Chapter 7: Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators ................................ 111
Chapter 08: Xanthine’s ......................................................................................................... 121
Chapter 09: Mucus-Controlling Drug Therapy ................................................................. 133
Chapter 10: Surfactant Agents............................................................................................ 153
Chapter 11: Corticosteroids In Respiratory Care ............................................................. 168
Chapter 12: Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents .................................................................. 193
Chapter 13: Aerosolized Anti-Infective Agents ................................................................ 208
Chapter 14: Antimicrobial Agents ...................................................................................... 223
Chapter 15: Cold And Cough Agents .................................................................................. 239
Chapter 16: Selected Agents Of Pulmonary Value .......................................................... 254
Chapter 17: Neonatal And Pediatric Aerosolized Drug Therapy .................................... 268
Unit III: Critical Care, Cardiovascular, And Polysomnography Agents ............................... 278
Chapter 18: Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (Neuromuscular Blocking Agents) ............... 278
Chapter 19: Diuretic Agents ................................................................................................ 296
Chapter 20: Drugs Affecting The Central Nervous System ........................................... 310
Chapter 21: Vasopressors, Inotropes, And Antiarrhythmic Agents .............................. 325
Chapter 22: Drugs Affecting Circulation: Antihypertensives, Antianginals,
Antithrombotics .................................................................................................................... 341
Chapter 23: Sleep And Sleep Pharmacology ................................................................... 359
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TEST BANK FOR RAUS RESPIRATORY CARE PHARMACOLOGY 10TH EDITION BY
GARDENHIRE
Unit I: Basic Concepts And Principles In
Pharmacology
Chapter 01: Introduction To Respiratory Care Pharmacology
Gardenhire: Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 10th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Listing Of A Drug And The Amount Of Drug Are Found In Which Part Of A
Prescription?
A. Superscription
B. Inscription
C. Subscription
D. Transcription (Signature)
ANS: B
The Superscription Directs The Pharmacist To Take The Drug Listed And Prepare The
Medication; The Inscription Lists The Name And Quantity Of The Drug Being Prescribed;
The Subscription Provides Directions To The Pharmacist For Preparing The Medication;
And The Transcription, Or Signature, Is The Information The Pharmacist Writes On The
Label As Instructions To The Patient.
REF: P. 7
2. If Generic Substitution Is Permitted On A Prescription:
A. Drug From Only One Manufacturer Must Be Given.
B. Drug Formulation May Be Changed By The Pharmacist.
C. Any Manufactured Brand Of The Drug Listed May Be Given.
D. Drug Strength May Be Changed By The Pharmacist.
ANS: C
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A Generic Substitution Allows Any Brand Of A Drug To Be Given, But The Pharmacist
May Not Change A Drug Formulation Without Specific Permission From The Prescribing
Physician. A Physician Can Indicate To The Pharmacist That Generic Substitution Is
Permitted In The Filling Of The Prescription. In Such A Case, The Pharmacist May
Provide Any Manufacturer’s Version Of The Prescribed Drug, Rather Than A Specific
Brand. However, The Pharmacist May Not Change The Strength Of A Drug Without
Specific Permission From The Prescribing Physician.
REF: P. 8
3. The Study Of Drugs, Including Their Origin, Properties, And Interactions With
Living Organisms, Is Known As
A. Pharmacogenetics.
B. Pharmacology.
C. Therapeutics.
D. Toxicology.
ANS: B
Pharmacogenetics Is The Study Of The Interrelationship Of Genetic Differences And
Drug Effects. Pharmacology Is The Study Of Drugs (Chemicals), Including Their Origin,
Properties, And Interactions With Living Organisms.
Therapeutics Is The Art Of Treating Disease With Drugs. Toxicology Is The Study Of Toxic
Substances And Their Pharmacologic Actions, Including Antidotes And Poison Control.
REF: P. 3
4. The Brand Name Given To A Drug By A Particular Manufacturer Is Known As The
Drug’s
A. Chemical Name.
B. Generic Name. C. Official Name. D. Trade Name.
ANS: D
The Chemical Name Indicates The Drug’s Chemical Structure. The Generic Name Is
Assigned By The United States Adopted Name Council And Is Usually Based Loosely On
The Drug’s Chemical Structure. The Official Name Is The
Name Given To The Generic Name Once A Drug Becomes Fully Approved For General
Use And Is Admitted To The United States Pharmacopeia–National Formulary. The
Complete Test Bank For
Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 10th Edition
By Douglas S. Gardenhire
,2|Page
Table Of Contents
Unit I: Basic Concepts And Principles In Pharmacology ............................................................. 3
Chapter 01: Introduction To Respiratory Care Pharmacology ........................................... 3
Chapter 02: Principles Of Drug Action ................................................................................ 18
Chapter 03: Administration Of Aerosolized Agents .......................................................... 36
Chapter 04: Calculating Drug Doses ................................................................................... 59
Chapter 05: Central And Peripheral Nervous Systems ................................................... 69
Unit II: Drugs Used To Treat The Respiratory System ............................................................... 87
Chapter 06: Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators........................................ 87
Chapter 7: Anticholinergic (Parasympatholytic) Bronchodilators ................................ 111
Chapter 08: Xanthine’s ......................................................................................................... 121
Chapter 09: Mucus-Controlling Drug Therapy ................................................................. 133
Chapter 10: Surfactant Agents............................................................................................ 153
Chapter 11: Corticosteroids In Respiratory Care ............................................................. 168
Chapter 12: Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents .................................................................. 193
Chapter 13: Aerosolized Anti-Infective Agents ................................................................ 208
Chapter 14: Antimicrobial Agents ...................................................................................... 223
Chapter 15: Cold And Cough Agents .................................................................................. 239
Chapter 16: Selected Agents Of Pulmonary Value .......................................................... 254
Chapter 17: Neonatal And Pediatric Aerosolized Drug Therapy .................................... 268
Unit III: Critical Care, Cardiovascular, And Polysomnography Agents ............................... 278
Chapter 18: Skeletal Muscle Relaxants (Neuromuscular Blocking Agents) ............... 278
Chapter 19: Diuretic Agents ................................................................................................ 296
Chapter 20: Drugs Affecting The Central Nervous System ........................................... 310
Chapter 21: Vasopressors, Inotropes, And Antiarrhythmic Agents .............................. 325
Chapter 22: Drugs Affecting Circulation: Antihypertensives, Antianginals,
Antithrombotics .................................................................................................................... 341
Chapter 23: Sleep And Sleep Pharmacology ................................................................... 359
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TEST BANK FOR RAUS RESPIRATORY CARE PHARMACOLOGY 10TH EDITION BY
GARDENHIRE
Unit I: Basic Concepts And Principles In
Pharmacology
Chapter 01: Introduction To Respiratory Care Pharmacology
Gardenhire: Rau’s Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 10th Edition
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. The Listing Of A Drug And The Amount Of Drug Are Found In Which Part Of A
Prescription?
A. Superscription
B. Inscription
C. Subscription
D. Transcription (Signature)
ANS: B
The Superscription Directs The Pharmacist To Take The Drug Listed And Prepare The
Medication; The Inscription Lists The Name And Quantity Of The Drug Being Prescribed;
The Subscription Provides Directions To The Pharmacist For Preparing The Medication;
And The Transcription, Or Signature, Is The Information The Pharmacist Writes On The
Label As Instructions To The Patient.
REF: P. 7
2. If Generic Substitution Is Permitted On A Prescription:
A. Drug From Only One Manufacturer Must Be Given.
B. Drug Formulation May Be Changed By The Pharmacist.
C. Any Manufactured Brand Of The Drug Listed May Be Given.
D. Drug Strength May Be Changed By The Pharmacist.
ANS: C
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A Generic Substitution Allows Any Brand Of A Drug To Be Given, But The Pharmacist
May Not Change A Drug Formulation Without Specific Permission From The Prescribing
Physician. A Physician Can Indicate To The Pharmacist That Generic Substitution Is
Permitted In The Filling Of The Prescription. In Such A Case, The Pharmacist May
Provide Any Manufacturer’s Version Of The Prescribed Drug, Rather Than A Specific
Brand. However, The Pharmacist May Not Change The Strength Of A Drug Without
Specific Permission From The Prescribing Physician.
REF: P. 8
3. The Study Of Drugs, Including Their Origin, Properties, And Interactions With
Living Organisms, Is Known As
A. Pharmacogenetics.
B. Pharmacology.
C. Therapeutics.
D. Toxicology.
ANS: B
Pharmacogenetics Is The Study Of The Interrelationship Of Genetic Differences And
Drug Effects. Pharmacology Is The Study Of Drugs (Chemicals), Including Their Origin,
Properties, And Interactions With Living Organisms.
Therapeutics Is The Art Of Treating Disease With Drugs. Toxicology Is The Study Of Toxic
Substances And Their Pharmacologic Actions, Including Antidotes And Poison Control.
REF: P. 3
4. The Brand Name Given To A Drug By A Particular Manufacturer Is Known As The
Drug’s
A. Chemical Name.
B. Generic Name. C. Official Name. D. Trade Name.
ANS: D
The Chemical Name Indicates The Drug’s Chemical Structure. The Generic Name Is
Assigned By The United States Adopted Name Council And Is Usually Based Loosely On
The Drug’s Chemical Structure. The Official Name Is The
Name Given To The Generic Name Once A Drug Becomes Fully Approved For General
Use And Is Admitted To The United States Pharmacopeia–National Formulary. The
