DRUGS USED IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ASTHMA AND COPD TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A
Match the drug class to its mechanism of action. Which counseling points would a nurse provide in
Decrease production/release of leukotrienes, patient teaching regarding the use of an inhaled
histamine, & prostaglandins glucocorticoid for asthma? - ANSWER -
Rinse the mouth and gargle with water after
Inhibit muscarinic receptors in the lungs to using an inhaled corticosteroid to minimize the
improve lung function risk for an oral fungal infection
Relax bronchial smooth muscle to cause Because long-term use of inhaled glucocorticoids
bronchodilation may cause potential bone loss, adequate vitamin
D and calcium intake, along with weight-bearing
Stimulate adrenergic receptors in the exercises, is recommended.
sympathetic nervous system - ANSWER -
Decrease production/release of leukotrienes,
histamine, & prostaglandins Which patients receiving theophylline would a
nurse monitor more closely? - ANSWER -A
Glucocorticoids patient who is a social smoker
Inhibit muscarinic receptors in the lungs to A patient who excessively consumes energy
improve lung function drinks
anticholinergics A patient receiving ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract
infection
Relax bronchial smooth muscle to cause
bronchodilation
Which teaching points should be included for a
theophylline patient prescribed montelukast? -
ANSWER -Insomnia may occur when
Stimulate adrenergic receptors in the receiving this medication.
sympathetic nervous system
Report suicidal thoughts to your provider
beta2-adrenergic immediately.
Which drug should be administered at least 1 Which drugs are anticholinergics? -
hour before meals or 2 hours after meals? -
ANSWER -Aclidinium
ANSWER -Zafirlukast Tiotropium
Which drug has a quick onset of action and is Which effect will a nurse anticipate for a patient
recommended for use during an acute asthma who is receiving both zafirlukast and warfarin? -
attack or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ANSWER -B Increased warfarin levels,
(COPD) exacerbation? - ANSWER - thereby increasing the risk for bleeding
Albuterol
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RATED A
Match the drug class to its mechanism of action. Which counseling points would a nurse provide in
Decrease production/release of leukotrienes, patient teaching regarding the use of an inhaled
histamine, & prostaglandins glucocorticoid for asthma? - ANSWER -
Rinse the mouth and gargle with water after
Inhibit muscarinic receptors in the lungs to using an inhaled corticosteroid to minimize the
improve lung function risk for an oral fungal infection
Relax bronchial smooth muscle to cause Because long-term use of inhaled glucocorticoids
bronchodilation may cause potential bone loss, adequate vitamin
D and calcium intake, along with weight-bearing
Stimulate adrenergic receptors in the exercises, is recommended.
sympathetic nervous system - ANSWER -
Decrease production/release of leukotrienes,
histamine, & prostaglandins Which patients receiving theophylline would a
nurse monitor more closely? - ANSWER -A
Glucocorticoids patient who is a social smoker
Inhibit muscarinic receptors in the lungs to A patient who excessively consumes energy
improve lung function drinks
anticholinergics A patient receiving ciprofloxacin for a urinary tract
infection
Relax bronchial smooth muscle to cause
bronchodilation
Which teaching points should be included for a
theophylline patient prescribed montelukast? -
ANSWER -Insomnia may occur when
Stimulate adrenergic receptors in the receiving this medication.
sympathetic nervous system
Report suicidal thoughts to your provider
beta2-adrenergic immediately.
Which drug should be administered at least 1 Which drugs are anticholinergics? -
hour before meals or 2 hours after meals? -
ANSWER -Aclidinium
ANSWER -Zafirlukast Tiotropium
Which drug has a quick onset of action and is Which effect will a nurse anticipate for a patient
recommended for use during an acute asthma who is receiving both zafirlukast and warfarin? -
attack or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ANSWER -B Increased warfarin levels,
(COPD) exacerbation? - ANSWER - thereby increasing the risk for bleeding
Albuterol
A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary
1/2
