Respiratory 2

Question 1

Vasoconstrictor used for nasal congestion

Answer 1

Oxymetazoline

Question 2

Beta1- and beta2- receptor agonist; could cause tachycardia, palpitations, angina, chest pain, myocardial infarction, dysrhythmias, hypertension, restlessness, agitation, anxiety

Answer 2

Epinephrine

Question 3

Bronchodilator;can cause anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, headache, seizures, tachycardia, dysrhythmias

Answer 3

Theophylline

Question 4

Mucolytic agent; also used as antidote in acetaminophen overdose

Answer 4

Acetylcysteine

Question 5

Used in prevention of exercise-induced asthma

Answer 5

Salmetrol

Question 6

Antiinflammatory agent; do not discontinue medication abruptly; dosage must be tapered slowly

Answer 6

Prednisone

Question 7

“Rescue therapy”, short-acting inhaled beta2- agonist

Answer 7

Albuterol

Question 8

Antitubercular agent; monitor liver function tests

Answer 8

Isoniazid

Question 9

For long term treatment of asthma

Answer 9

Zafirlukast

Question 10

Antitubercular agent;long term therapy

Answer 10

Rifampin