Respiratory/1

Question 1

six types of drugs to treat airflow disorders

6

Answer 1

1. beta 2 agonists
2. inhaled anticholinergic
3. methylxanthines
4. glucocorticoids
5. mast cell stabilizers
6. leukotriene modifiers

Question 2

beta2-adrenergic agonists therap. uses

3

Answer 2

1. short and long term asthma mgmt
2. prevent EIA
3. tx of ongoing asthma exacerb.

Question 3

beta2-adrenergic agonists rx

4

Answer 3

1. albuterol
2. formoterol
3. salmeterol
4. terbutaline

Question 4

beta2-adrenergic agonists expected pharm action

3

Answer 4

1. promote bronchodilation
2. relieve bronchospasm
3. valuable in tx of asthma

Question 5

beta2-adrenergic agonists (albuterol) s/e

4

Answer 5

1. tachycardia
2. heart palpitations
3. tremors
4. angina

Question 6

beta2-adrenergic agonists (albuterol) - monitor and report

3

Answer 6

1. tachycardia
2. heart palpitations
3. chest pain

Question 7

inhaled anticholinergics therap uses

2

Answer 7

1. relief of bronchospasm in pts with COPD

2. tx of allergen and exercise induced asthma

Question 8

relief of bronchospasm in pts with COPD

Answer 8

inhaled anticholinergics - ipratropium

Question 9

inhaled anticholinergics rx

2

Answer 9

1. ipratropium

2. tiotropium

Question 10

ipratropium is to

Answer 10

inhaled anticholinergics

Question 11

inhaled anticholinergics (ipratropium) s/e
4

Answer 11

1. dry mouth
2. hoarseness
3. increase intraocular pressure
4. urinary retention

Question 12

inhaled anticholinergics (ipratropium) interventions
3

Answer 12

1. provide pt with water and hard candy
2. schedule routine testing for glaucoma
3. monitor urinary elimination

Question 13

methylxanthines are for long term mgmt of

3

Answer 13

1. chronic asthma
2. chronic bronchitis
3. emphysema

Question 14

tx is long term mgmt of chronic asthma and bronchitis, and emphysema

Answer 14

methylxanthines - theophylline

Question 15

methylxanthines rx

1

Answer 15

theophylline

Question 16

glucocort. rx names
inhaled
oral
nasal

Answer 16

inhaled - beclomethasone dipropionate
oral - prednisone
nasal - beclomethasone

Question 17

mast cell stabilizers rx

2

Answer 17

1. cromolyn

2. nedocromil sodium

Question 18

cromolyn is to

Answer 18

mast cell stabilizer

Question 19

mast cell stabilizer (cromolyn) s/e

6

Answer 19

1. allergic reaction
2. dry mouth
3. headache
4. bitter aftertaste
5. cough
6. tingling or burning in throat/trachea

Question 20

mast cell stabilizer (cromolyn) - if anaphylaxis occurs, administer what
2

Answer 20

epinephrine or antihistamine

Question 21

leukotriene modifiers rx

3

Answer 21

1. montelukast
2. zileuton
3. zafirlukast

Question 22

leukotriene modifiers (montelukast) s/e
2

Answer 22

liver damage

headache

Question 23

sedating antihistamines (diphenhydramine) therap. uses
3

Answer 23

1. mgmt of mild allergic reactions
2. mgmt of severe anaphylactic reactions
3. tx of motion sickness and insomnia

Question 24

sedating antihistamines (diphenhydramine) s/e
5

Answer 24

1. drowsiness
2. dizziness
3. anticholinergic effects
4. GI discomfort
5. acute toxicity

Question 25

nonsedating antihistamin etherap uses

2

Answer 25

allergic rhinitis

chronic idiopathic urticaria

Question 26

nonsedating antihistamine rx

4

Answer 26

1. cetirizine
2. loratadine
3. fexofenadine
4. desloratadine

Question 27

cetirizine is to

Answer 27

nonsedating antihistamine

Question 28

nonsedating antihist. (cetirizine) s/e

3

Answer 28

drowsiness
fatigue
mild anticholinergic effects

Question 29

sympathomimetics rx

3

Answer 29

1. phenylephrine
2. pseudoephedrine
3. ephedrine

Question 30

sympathomimetics (phenylephrine) therap. uses

1

Answer 30

reduce nasal congestion (allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, common cold)

Question 31

sympathomimetics (phenylephrine) s/e

6

Answer 31

1. agitation
2. anxiety
3. insomnia
4. vasoconstriction, tachy
5. rebound nasal congestion
6. abuse potential