T12 Ch 21, 22 Flashcards
Patients with __________ asthma experience symptoms less than two times a month, and the symptoms do not interfere with normal activity.
a. Intermittent
b. Mild persistent
c. Moderate persistent
d. Severe persistent
a. Intermittent
Asthma may be precipitated by: (1) allergens, (2) exercise, (3) stress
a. 2, 3
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. 1, 3
b. 1, 2, 3
Which of the following drugs is the most effective long-term treatment for control of symptoms in all patients with mild, moderate, or severe persistent asthma?
a. Cromolyn
b. LT modifiers
c. Long-acting beta2-agonists
d. Theophylline
e. Corticosteroids
e. Corticosteroids
__________ is the least toxic of all asthma medications.
a. Cromolyn
b. Theophylline
c. Fluticasone
d. Zileuton
e. Omalizumab
a. Cromolyn
Which of the following gastrointestinal drugs is used to treat nausea?
a. Prochlorperazine
b. Ranitidine
c. Mineral oil
d. Lansoprazole
e. Loperamide
a. Prochlorperazine
Which of the following agents is the drug of choice for NSAID-induced ulcers?
a. Omeprazole
b. Metoclopramide
c. Ranitidine
d. Misoprostol
d. Misoprostol
Use of which laxative is able to interfere with the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K)?
a. Magnesium sulfate
b. Bisacodyl
c. Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate
d. Mineral oil
d. Mineral oil
GERD stands for
a. glycoendometrial reticular disease
b. gastroendothermic radiation disease
c. gastroesophageal reflux disease
d. gasping encourages respiratory diversion
c. gastroesophageal reflux disease
Ulcers are caused by the organism
a. helicobacter pylori
b. e. coli
c. actinobacteria
d. staphylococcus aureus
a. helicobacter pylori
The first new class of medications used to treat asthma due to allergens is
a. Theo-Dur
b. Xolair
c. Cromolyn
d. Atrovent
b. Xolair
All are true of a metered dose inhaler (MDI) except:
a. the bronchodilator effect is greater than a comparable oral dose.
b. the inhaled dose can be accurately measured
c. the onset of action is rapid and predictable
d. it delivers the medication directly into the alveolar sacs
d. it delivers the medication directly into the alveolar sacs
True OR False
Parenteral epinephrine is still used to treat an acute asthmatic attack
True
True OR False
Chronic use of an inhalation corticosteroid can cause xerostomia
False
Which condition(s) are associated with COPD?
a. emphysema
b. upper respiratory disease
c. asthma
a. emphysema
What drug is used to treat COPD?
a. parenteral epinephrine
b. cholinergics
c. corticosteroids
d. xanthines
d. xanthines
An example of a cell-cycle nonspecific antineoplastic agent is:
a. Methotrexate
b. Vincristine
c. Cisplatin
d. Bleomycin
c. Cisplatin
Antimetabolites such as methotrexate attack the cells at the S phase of the cell cycle because they interfere with purine and pyrimidine biosynthesis.
a. Both parts of the statement are true.
b. The first part of statement is true, the second part is false.
c. Both parts of the statement are false.
d. The first part of statement is false, the second part is true.
a. Both parts of the statement are true.
Antineoplastic agents will have the greatest negative effect on which of the following tissues?
a. Lungs, heart, and liver
b. Sensory tissue such as those for smell, sight, and hearing
c. Integumentary tissue
d. Gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow, and hair follicles
d. Gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow, and hair follicles
Which of the following are symptoms of adverse reactions caused by bone marrow suppression? (1) susceptibility to infection, (2) bleeding, (3) high blood pressure, (4) fatigue
a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 2
d. 1, 2, 4
e. 1, 3, 4
d. 1, 2, 4
The vast majority of cases of osteonecrosis have been reported in patients with cancer who are receiving __________ bisphosphonates.
a. Intravenous
b. Subcutaneous
c. Intramuscular
d. Oral
a. Intravenous
Osteonecrosis of the jaw is most likely to occur after which of the following dental procedures?
a. Prophylaxis
b. Endodontic treatment
c. Tooth extraction
d. Crown preparation
c. Tooth extraction
Dental procedures should be performed for a patient taking bisphosphonates:
a. Only when the course bisphosphonate therapy has been completed
b. Before starting bisphosphonate therapy or within 3 months of beginning therapy
c. At any time deemed necessary
d. During bisphosphonate-free holidays
b. Before starting bisphosphonate therapy or within 3 months of beginning therapy
Nausea and vomiting caused by antineoplastic agent therapy can by managed by administration of:
a. Cisplatin
b. Prochlorperazine
c. Procarbazine
d. Codeine
e. Omeprazole
b. Prochlorperazine
The appointment should be scheduled __________ chemotherapy when providing oral care for patients on antineoplastic agents.
a. Just before starting
b. After the first few days of
c. During the course of
d. only after
a. Just before starting
True OR False
Antineoplastic agents stimulate the immune system.
False
