PME Respiratory Flashcards
An HCP is advising a pt about using beclomethasone (Beconas AQ) to treat asthma. The HCP should explain that the drug treats asthma by which of the following actions?
thins mucus
relaxes bronchial smooth muscle
decreases inflammation
increases the cough threshold
decreases inflammation
An HCP is advising a pt about using cromolyn sodium to prevent bronchospasm. The HCP should explain that the drug prevents bronchospasm by which of the following actions?
- increases leukocyte activity
- blocks muscarinic receptors
- causes bronchodilation
- reduces inflammation
reduces inflammation
An HCP cautions a pt who is taking guaifenesin (Mucinex) about using combination OTC cold products because
they can also contain guaifenesin
When advising a pt who is beginning fluticasone proprionate/salmeterol (Advair), which of the following instructions should an HCP include?
- take as needed for acute asthma
- follow low-sodium diet
- use an alternate-day dosing schedule
- increase weight-bearing activity
increase weight-bearing activity
An HCP who is advising a pt about the use of a mucolytic to treat a cough should explain that this type of drug performs which of the following actions?
- suppresses the cough stimulus
- reduces inflammation
- thins and loosens mucus
- dries secretions
thins and loosens mucus
An HCP should tell a pt who is taking albuterol (Proventil) to report which of the following possible indications of a serious adverse effect?
- fever
- bruising
- polyuria
- palpitations
palpitations
Before prescribing dextropmethorphan (Robitussin) to a pt, the PCP should know that, giving it with opioids can result in which of the following?
- reduced antitussive effect
- potentiation of the analgesic effect of the opioid
- increased renal reabsorption of dextromethorphan
- delayed analgesic effect of opioid
potentiation of the analgesic effect
An HCP is advising a pt about the use of cromolyn sodium. Which of the following instructions should the HCP include?
- report signs of jaundice
- anticipate difficulty sleeping
- expect a bitter aftertaste
- increase Ca and vitamin D intake
expect bitter aftertaste
When explaining how to use ipratropium (Atrovent), an HCP should include which of the following instructions?
- don’t drink for 30 min after
- wait 5 min between this and other inhaled drugs
- drug is used to thin respiratory secretions
- check pulse rate after
wait 5 min between inhaled drugs
For which of the following reasons should a pt attach a spacer to an MDI?
- to increase amt delivered to lungs
- to increase amt delivered to oropharynx
- to increase amt delivered on exhalation
- to increase speed of delivery
increase amt delivered to lungs
An HCP is caring for a pt who is having difficulty mobilizing thick respiratory secretions. Which of the following should the HCP expect to administer?
- ipratropium (Atrovent)
- beclomethasone (Beconase AQ)
- acetylcysteine (Acetadote)
- azelastine (Astelin)
acetylcysteine (Acetadote)
An HCP professional is monitoring plasma drug levels in a pt who is taking theophylline (Theo-24). Which of the following adverse effects should the HCP expect if the pt’s level indicates toxicity?
- seizures
- vomiting
- constipation
- restlessness
seizures
An HCP is caring for a pt taking ipratropium (Atrovent). The HCP should explain which of the following adverse effects to the pt? (Select all that apply.)
- muscle tremors
- urinary retention
- dry mouth
- insomnia
- tachycardia
- urinary retention
- dry mouth
An HCP should recognize that using pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) to treat allergic rhinitis requires cautious use with pts who have which of the following?
- PUD
- seizure disorder
- anemia
- coronary artery disease
coronary artery disease
An HCP who is advising a pt about using an expectorant for cough should explain that it performs which of the following actions?
- suppresses cough stimulus
- reduces surface tension
- reduces inflammation
- dries mucous membranes
reduces surface tension
