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Pathopharmacology Final Review Questions
with Answers (100% Correct Answers)
olfaction Answer: smell
larynx Answer: voice box
gag reflex Answer: prevent aspiration
phonation Answer: speech
pharynx Answer: throat
Which of the following is the structure that prevents aspiration? Answer:
epiglottis
Match the OTC medication with its category.
1. guaifenesin
2. Nasacort
3. Tylenol
4. Zyrtec
5. Sudafed
6. dextromethorphan Answer: 1. expectorant
2. inhaled steroid
3. antipyretics
4. antihistamine
5. decongestant
6. antitussive
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Pertussis can best be prevented with: Answer: vaccination
Prophylactic treatment of allergic rhinitis would include which of the
following? Answer: inhaled steroids
Upper respiratory infections should always be treated with antibiotics. (T/F)
Answer: false
Strep throat requires antibiotic therapy. (T/F) Answer: true
Auscultation sound most associated with narrowing of bronchi due to
bronchospasm Answer: wheeze
A patient with hypoxemia and respiratory acidosis would have Answer: low
oxygen and high carbon dioxide levels
One of the most important test results to accurately treat pneumonia Answer:
C&S
PFTs are used to test levels of oxygen. (T/F) Answer: false
Which drug is most often used in very serious respiration impairments?
Answer: mucolytics
Which is the drug of choice for an acute asthmatic attack? Answer: ventolin
Which is the drug of choice for a young patient with emphysema who never
smoked? Answer: prolastin
Which is the drug of choice for a fungal lung disease? Answer: amphotericin B
Anti-viral agents for influenza are best when taken: Answer: within two days of
symptoms
An existing PE would best be treated with: Answer: streptokinase
The main difference between COPD and asthma is that asthma is reversible.
(T/F) Answer: true
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Pulmozyme would be indicated for cystic fibrosis patients. (T/F) Answer: true
Diuretics are used to treat pulmonary edema. (T/F) Answer: true
Which of the following will most likely need antibiotics? Answer: influenza
Thoracentesis treats pleural effusions, while chest tubes treat pneumothorax.
Answer: true
Which of the following are pharmacologic smoking aids? Answer: all of these
(Nicoderm, Zyban, and Chantix)
The number one preventable factor in COPD is smoking. Answer: true
Matthew Donovan was just diagnosed with moderate asthma. He is being sent
home with a peak flow meter so he and his parents can monitor his breathing
on a regular basis.
The peak flow meter is used to measure Answer: how fast matthew can exhale
leukotriene inhibitors Answer: used prophylactically to block chemicals that
can lead to an asthma attack
rescue or quick-relief inhaled bronchodilators Answer: aerosolized medications
used in acute asthmatic attacks (bronchospasm)
long-term control or maintenance agents Answer: used to lessen or prevent
exacerbations
maintenance therapy/long-acting drugs Answer: fluticasone w/ salmeterol
(advair diskus) and montelukast (Singulair)
rescue therapy/short-acting Answer: levalbuterol (xopenex), ipratropium
bromide (atrovent), and albuterol
Pathopharmacology Final Review Questions
with Answers (100% Correct Answers)
olfaction Answer: smell
larynx Answer: voice box
gag reflex Answer: prevent aspiration
phonation Answer: speech
pharynx Answer: throat
Which of the following is the structure that prevents aspiration? Answer:
epiglottis
Match the OTC medication with its category.
1. guaifenesin
2. Nasacort
3. Tylenol
4. Zyrtec
5. Sudafed
6. dextromethorphan Answer: 1. expectorant
2. inhaled steroid
3. antipyretics
4. antihistamine
5. decongestant
6. antitussive
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Pertussis can best be prevented with: Answer: vaccination
Prophylactic treatment of allergic rhinitis would include which of the
following? Answer: inhaled steroids
Upper respiratory infections should always be treated with antibiotics. (T/F)
Answer: false
Strep throat requires antibiotic therapy. (T/F) Answer: true
Auscultation sound most associated with narrowing of bronchi due to
bronchospasm Answer: wheeze
A patient with hypoxemia and respiratory acidosis would have Answer: low
oxygen and high carbon dioxide levels
One of the most important test results to accurately treat pneumonia Answer:
C&S
PFTs are used to test levels of oxygen. (T/F) Answer: false
Which drug is most often used in very serious respiration impairments?
Answer: mucolytics
Which is the drug of choice for an acute asthmatic attack? Answer: ventolin
Which is the drug of choice for a young patient with emphysema who never
smoked? Answer: prolastin
Which is the drug of choice for a fungal lung disease? Answer: amphotericin B
Anti-viral agents for influenza are best when taken: Answer: within two days of
symptoms
An existing PE would best be treated with: Answer: streptokinase
The main difference between COPD and asthma is that asthma is reversible.
(T/F) Answer: true
, 3
Pulmozyme would be indicated for cystic fibrosis patients. (T/F) Answer: true
Diuretics are used to treat pulmonary edema. (T/F) Answer: true
Which of the following will most likely need antibiotics? Answer: influenza
Thoracentesis treats pleural effusions, while chest tubes treat pneumothorax.
Answer: true
Which of the following are pharmacologic smoking aids? Answer: all of these
(Nicoderm, Zyban, and Chantix)
The number one preventable factor in COPD is smoking. Answer: true
Matthew Donovan was just diagnosed with moderate asthma. He is being sent
home with a peak flow meter so he and his parents can monitor his breathing
on a regular basis.
The peak flow meter is used to measure Answer: how fast matthew can exhale
leukotriene inhibitors Answer: used prophylactically to block chemicals that
can lead to an asthma attack
rescue or quick-relief inhaled bronchodilators Answer: aerosolized medications
used in acute asthmatic attacks (bronchospasm)
long-term control or maintenance agents Answer: used to lessen or prevent
exacerbations
maintenance therapy/long-acting drugs Answer: fluticasone w/ salmeterol
(advair diskus) and montelukast (Singulair)
rescue therapy/short-acting Answer: levalbuterol (xopenex), ipratropium
bromide (atrovent), and albuterol
