Ch. 37 Respiratory And Expectorants Review

Question 0

The common adverse effects of the xanthine derivatives include nausea, vomiting, and anorexia. Cardiac adverse effects include sinus ____ , extrasystole, ____, and ventricular dysrhythmias.

Answer 0

Tachycardia; palpitations

Question 1

The therapeutic effects of bronco dilating drugs such as xanthine derivative include increased ease of ____.

Answer 1

Breathing

Question 2

The data-agonists are commonly used during the acute ____ phase of an asthmatic attack to reduce airway ____ quickly and to restore airflow to normal levels. Nervousness, ____, and cardiac stimulation are possible and expected adverse affects of beta-agonists.

Answer 2

Acute; construction; tremors

Question 3

Anticholinergic drugs are used to ____ asthma attacks.

Answer 3

Prevent

Question 4

Leukotriene receptor antagonists and corticosteroids are used to reduce airway ____. These drugs I indicated for chronic, not cute, asthma and should be taken every day on a continuous schedule, even if symptoms improve.

Answer 4

Inflammation

Question 5

An inhaled beta2-agonist may be used ____ The inhaled corticosteroid to provide bronchodilation ____ administration of the anti-inflammatory drug.

Answer 5

Before; before

Question 6

Oral candidiasis and dry mouth are two possible adverse effects of inhaled ____.

Answer 6

Corticosteroids

Question 7

There have been reported cases of severe anaphylactic reactions to ____ inhalers in patients with allergies to peanuts, and such use should be avoided.

Answer 7

Ipratropium

Question 8

The use of a ____ maybe indicated with metered dose inhalers, especially if success with inhalation is limited.

Answer 8

Spacer

Question 9

Rinsing the mouth with ____ is appropriate and necessary to prevent oral fungal infections when using a glucocorticoid inhaler.

Answer 9

Water