Respiratory

Question 1

albuterol

Answer 1

Classification: Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists

Therapeutic use: Manages asthma. Prevents exercise-induced bronchospams. Treats ongoing asthma exacerbations.

Question 2

ipratropium

Answer 2

Classification: Anticholinergics

Therapeutic use: Relieves bronchoconstriction and decreases secretions in clients who have COPD.

Question 3

theophylline

Answer 3

Classification: Methylxanthines

Therapeutic use: Manages chronic asthma.

Question 4

beclomethasone dipropionate

Answer 4

Classification: Glucocorticoids

Therapeutic use: Used for long-term management of chronic asthma and short-term managment of post-exacerbation manifestations.

Question 5

prednisone

Answer 5

Classification: Glucocorticoids

Therapeutic use: Used for long-term management of chronic asthma and short-term managment of post-exacerbation manifestations.

Question 6

fluticasone

Answer 6

Classification: Glucocorticoids

Therapeutic use: Used for long-term management of chronic asthma and short-term managment of post-exacerbation manifestations.

Question 7

budesonide

Answer 7

Classification: Glucocorticoids

Therapeutic use: Used for long-term management of chronic asthma and short-term managment of post-exacerbation manifestations.

Question 8

cromolyn

Answer 8

Classification: Mast Cell Stabilizers

Therapeutic use: Treats allergy-related asthma. Prophylaxis for exercise-induced bronchospasm and seasonal allergy manifestations. Used for management of allergic rhinitis.

Question 9

montelukast

Answer 9

Classification: Leukotriene Modifiers

Therapeutic use: Treats rhinitis, asthma, and exercise-induced bronchospasm.

Question 10

albuterol/ipratropium

Answer 10

Classification: Respiratory Inhalant Combination Medications

Therapeutic use: Treats COPD.

Question 11

vilanterol/umeclidinium

Answer 11

Classification: Respiratory Inhalant Combination Medications

Therapeutic use: Used for maintenance treatment of COPD.

Question 12

budesonide/albuterol

Answer 12

Classification: Respiratory Inhalant Combination Medications

Therapeutic use: Prevents bronchoconstriction and reduces exacerbations of asthma.

Question 13

fluticasone/salmeterol

Answer 13

Classification: Respiratory Inhalant Combination Medications

Therapeutic use: Used for maintenance treatment of COPD.

Question 14

fluticasone/vilanterol/umeclidium

Answer 14

Classification: Combination of Inhaled Glucocorticoid, LABA, and LAMA

Therapeutic use: Used for maintenance treatment of COPD and severe asthma.

Question 15

diphenhydramine

Answer 15

Classification: First-Generation (Sedating) Antihistamines

Therapeutic use: Used for management of mild allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, motion sickness, and insomnia.

Question 16

cetirizine

Answer 16

Classification: Second-Generation (Nonsedating) Antihistamines

Therapeutic use: Manages allergic rhinitis and chronic idopathic urticaria.

Question 17

phenylephrine

Answer 17

Classification: Sympathomimetics

Therapeutic use: Treats allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and the common cold.

Question 18

codeine

Answer 18

Classification: Antitussives

Therapeutic use: Supresses chronic, nonproductive cough.

Question 19

dextromethorphan

Answer 19

Classification: Antitussives

Therapeutic use: Supresses chronic, nonproductive cough.

Question 20

guaifenesin

Answer 20

Classification: Expectorants

Therapeutic use: Treats coughs related to viral upper respiratory tract infections.

Question 21

acetylcysteine

Answer 21

Classification: Mucolytics

Therapeutic use: Decreases viscosity of mucous secretions. Reverses acetaminophen overdose.