Quiz 7

Question 1

Theophylline
What is it
MOA
Administration

Answer 1

Xanthines
CNS stimulation to cause bronchodilation
Orally for maintenance

Question 2

Common side effects of theophylline

Answer 2

Dizziness, headache, irritability, nervousness, tachycardia, palpitations, dysrhythmias

Question 3

Beclomethasone side effects

Answer 3

Headache. Dry mouth, throat irritation, hoarseness, thrush

Question 4

Pathophysiology of asthma

Answer 4

Inflammation and constriction of the smooth muscle of the bronchioles

Question 5

MOA of albuterol
Use
Timing
Administration

Answer 5

Bronchodilation
Asthma, acute bronchospasm
Rapid onset of action
Take as prescribed-MDI

Question 6

What is albuterol

Answer 6

Selective Beta 2 adrenergic
Bronchodilator

Question 7

Common side effects of albuterol

Answer 7

Headache, rhinitis, excitability, tremors, palpitations, tachycardia
bronchospasm

Question 8

What causes bronchospasm

Answer 8

Taking too much medicine (cause breathing to be worse)

Question 9

Ipratropium (Atrovent)
What is it
Use
Administration

Answer 9

Anticholinergic
Maintenance.
Take every day for prevention

Question 10

Common side effects of ipratropium

Answer 10

Dry mouth, GI upset

Question 11

Food interactions of theophylline

Answer 11

caffeine

Question 12

Prednisone
MOA
Administration

Answer 12

Anti-inflammatory effect
MDI inhaler, tablet, IV

Question 13

Beclomethasone/prednisone tapering?

Answer 13

oral or IV

Question 14

Montelukast (singulair)
MOA
Use

Answer 14

Anti-inflammatory effect: inhibit inflammatory process and decrease bronchoconstriction
Only taken for bronchoconstriction

Question 15

Montelukast (singulair)
What is it

Answer 15

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Question 16

Montelukast (singulair)
Administration, why?

Answer 16

Taken daily at night
Gives 24 hour protection from bronchoconstriction

Question 17

Pseudoephedrine administration

Answer 17

Nasal spray, tablets, liquids

Question 18

What is nasal congestion

Answer 18

Excessive nasal secretions
Inflamed and swollen nasal mucosaWha

Question 19

What physically causes congestion symptoms?

Answer 19

Vasodilation, increase blood flow

Question 20

Pseudoephedrine
MOA

Answer 20

Alpha 1-adrenergic agonists: vasoconstrictors

Question 21

Pseudoephedrine side effects

Answer 21

hypertension

Question 22

What is Rebound nasal congestion
What do you do if you get it?

Answer 22

rebound vasodilation instead of vasoconstriction
Stop until you get over congestion

Question 23

Interactions of nasal decongestants

Answer 23

Caffeine
MAOIs
Beta blockers

Question 24

Dextromethorphan
MOA

Answer 24

Suppress the cough reflex center in the medulla

Question 25

Dextromethorphan types

Answer 25

Opioid: codeine Nonopioid: benzonatate

Question 26

Guaifenesin MOA

Answer 26

Loosen brochial secretions

Question 27

Acetylcysteine MOA Emergency situation

Answer 27

Liquifies and loosens thick mucus secretions For cystic fibrosis

Question 28

Is there ever a time we wouldn't want to suppress a cough

Answer 28

penumonia

Question 29

MOA antihistamine

Answer 29

block histamine receptors

Question 30

First-generations H1 antagonist Protoype side effects

Answer 30

Dipenhydramine Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention

Question 31

Second-generation H1 antagonist Prototype MOA Side effects

Answer 31

Cetrizine Acts peripherally rather than centrally Doesn't cause drowsiness < anticholinergic symptoms

Question 32

Third generation H1 antagonist Prototype MOA Side effects

Answer 32

Fexofenadine Acts peripherally rather than centrally Doesn't cause drowsiness < anticholinergic symptoms

Question 33

Histamine causes

Answer 33

Gastric acid secretion Vasodilation Bronchoconstriction Itchiness

Question 34

Blood vessels with nasal congestion

Answer 34

dilation

Question 35

1st generation antihistamine; causes drowsiness

Answer 35

Benadryl

Question 36

Maintenance inhaler

Answer 36

atrovent

Question 37

Inflammation of nasal mucous membranes

Answer 37

Rhinitis

Question 38

CNS depressant in antitussive

Answer 38

opioids

Question 39

albuterol effect

Answer 39

Bronchodilatioin

Question 40

Inflammation of throat

Answer 40

pharyngitis

Question 41

Anti-inflammatory effect

Answer 41

prednisone

Question 42

Alpha 1 vaso_____

Answer 42

constrict

Question 43

Diagnosis where suppressing cough may not be wise

Answer 43

pneumonia

Question 44

Decreases medication coating mouth

Answer 44

spacer

Question 45

Alpha 1 adrenergic agonist nasal congestent

Answer 45

sudafed

Question 46

Antihistamine that doesn't cause drowsiness

Answer 46

Allegra

Question 47

BP side effect for nasal congestants

Answer 47

increase

Question 48

Loosens bronchial secretions

Answer 48

Expectorants

Question 49

Loosens thick mucous membranes

Answer 49

Mucolytics

Question 50

Take at night

Answer 50

Singulair

Question 51

Suppresses cough reflex

Answer 51

Antitussive

Question 52

Rescue inhaler

Answer 52

Albuterol

Question 53

Drink that interacts with decongestant

Answer 53

Caffeine