Deck 11: Drugs for the Respiratory System

Question 1

Which structures warm and moisten the air and trap dust particles and bacteria?

A) Flagella
B) Follicles
C) Cilia
D) Tresses

Answer 1

Cilia

Question 2

Which term describes an infection of the lower respiratory tract (bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli)?

A) Bronchitis
B) Pneumonia
C) Emphysema
D) Pleurisy

Answer 2

Pneumonia

Question 3

Which condition has seen a rise in prevalence secondary to HIV infection and new strains that are resistant to drug therapy?

A) Bronchitis
B) Tuberculosis
C) Bacterial pneumonia
D) Pleurisy

Answer 3

Tuberculosis

Question 4

Which term describes the cessation of breathing, which may occur during sleep?

A) Orthopnea
B) Apnea
C) Tachypnea
D) Hyperpnea

Question 5

Which structure works to keep food and saliva from entering the lungs?

A) Epiglottis
B) Uvula
C) Frenulum
D) Larynx

Question 6

Which term is used to define the exchange of gases between blood and air?

A) Ventilation
B) Aeration
C) Respiration
D) Inhalation

Question 7

Which term describes a condition that is the result of the enlargement of, and damage to, the alveolar sacs?

A) Bronchitis
B) Pneumonia
C) Emphysema
D) Pleurisy

Question 8

Which is a symptom that is frequently seen with asthma and bronchitis, or in patients with allergies?

A) Hoarseness
B) Hemoptysis
C) Wheezing
D) Orthopnea

Question 9

Which term describes an allergic reaction to pollen in the air during late summer and fall?

A) Asthma
B) Seasonal rhinitis
C) Sinusitis
D) Pneumonia

Question 10

Which term describes an abnormally thick fluid formed in the lower respiratory tract that may contain blood, pus, or bacteria?

A) Mucus
B) Sputum
C) Lymph
D) Plasma

Question 11

With which condition may a patient with a "barrel chest" be diagnosed?

A) Bronchitis
B) Pneumonia
C) Emphysema
D) Pleurisy

Question 12

Which structure has a function in both the respiratory and digestive systems?

A) Larynx
B) Pharynx
C) Esophagus
D) Trachea

Question 13

Which are the drugs of choice to treat asthma?

A) Antibiotics
B) Expectorants
C) Bronchodilators
D) Decongestants

Question 14

Which structures are the functional units of the lung?

A) Bronchioles
B) Capillaries
C) Alveoli
D) Pleura

Question 15

A persistent, productive cough may be the first symptom of:

A) asthma.
B) bronchitis.
C) lung cancer.
D) pleurisy.

Question 16

Which term describes a person who has difficulty breathing when lying down?

A) Orthopnea
B) Apnea
C) Tachypnea
D) Hyperpnea

Question 17

Which condition causes the muscles around the bronchioles to contract, narrowing the air passages and causing the alveoli to become plugged with unusually thick sputum that is hard to cough up?

A) Bronchitis
B) Pneumonia
C) Asthma
D) Emphysema

Question 18

Which term describes the inflammation of the air passageways caused by irritants?

A) Bronchitis
B) Pneumonia
C) Emphysema
D) Pleurisy

Question 19

Which device is used by the patient in the detection and management of asthma attacks?

A) Pulse oximeter
B) Peak flow meter
C) Stethoscope
D) Ventilator

Question 20

Which term describes a technique whereby a probe is attached to the ear, finger, toe, or bridge of the nose to measure the oxygen concentration of the blood?

A) Arterial blood gas
B) Spirometry
C) Pulse oximetry
D) Peak flow meter

Question 21

Which category of drugs liquefy or break down tenacious mucous so it can be coughed up more easily?

A) Antitussives
B) Decongestants
C) Antihistamines
D) Expectorants

Question 22

Which is the goal of oxygen therapy?

A) To relieve hypoxia
B) To relieve orthopnea
C) To relieve dyspnea
D) To relieve hemoptysis

Question 23

Which term describes a physical therapy technique for respiratory patients whereby fine, shaking pressure is applied to the chest wall during exhalations?

A) Palpation
B) Manipulation
C) Percussion
D) Vibration

Question 24

Which is a serious respiratory virus that strikes from November through April, and causes the death of as many as 20,000 people annually?

A) Pneumonia
B) Pneumococcal disease
C) Influenza
D) Respiratory syncytial virus

Question 25

Which category of medications are cough suppressants?

A) Expectorants
B) Mucolytics
C) Antitussives
D) Antihistamines

Question 26

Healthcare team members should ask individuals if they are allergic to __________ to prevent an adverse reaction to the influenza vaccine.

A) Shellfish
B) Penicillin
C) Eggs
D) Pollen

Question 27

Which term describes physical therapy for respiratory patients that involves the tapping of various body organs and structures?

A) Palpation
B) Manipulation
C) Percussion
D) Vibration

Question 28

Which works best to prevent tobacco dependence?

A) Nicotine patch
B) Antidepressant medication
C) Not starting to smoke
D) Commit lozenges

Question 29

Which is the greatest at-risk population for nicotine dependence?

A) Adolescents
B) Adults 35-45 years of age
C) Adult 50-60 years of age
D) Adults older than 60 years of age

Question 30

Which term describes the reappearance of symptoms in an even stronger form after a drug has worn off?

A) Reappearance effect
B) Opposite effect
C) Rebound effect
D) Synergistic effect

Question 31

Which is a condition treated by a combination of three drugs for two to six months?

A) Tuberculosis
B) Strep throat
C) Sinusitis
D) Bronchitis

Question 32

People over the age of 65; individuals with weakened immune systems or chronic diseases of the heart, lung, or kidneys; and healthcare workers should receive which of the following vaccines as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?

A) Pneumovax
B) Influenza vaccine
C) Pneumococcal vaccine
D) MMR vaccine

Question 33

Which term describes a physical therapy technique that uses positioning, along with vibration and percussion, to drain secretions from the lungs and bronchi?

A) Vibrational therapy
B) Postural drainage
C) Tracheal drainage
D) Percussion therapy

Question 34

Which category of drugs are vasoconstrictors used for nasal congestion because they shrink engorged mucous membranes?

A) Antitussives
B) Antihistamines
C) Decongestants
D) Mucolytics

Question 35

Which is NOT a sign of respiratory problems?

A) The soft tissues of the chest retracting with each breath
B) Holding the mouth open while breathing
C) Making barely audible breath sounds
D) Spreading the nostrils

Question 36

Which drug can be administered using a nasal cannula, nasal catheter, or face tent?

A) Oxygen
B) Corticosteroids
C) Antibiotics
D) Beta-agonist

Question 37

Which category of drugs is used in allergic conditions such as hay fever?

A) Mucolytics
B) Antitussives
C) Antihistamines
D) Expectorants

Question 38

Which should be given with expectorants and antitussives?

A) Hard candy
B) Demulcents
C) Fluids
D) Food

Question 39

Which term describes a cough that brings up sputum?

A) Productive cough
B) Sputum cough
C) Mucous cough
D) Wet cough

Question 40

Which category of drugs increase the vital capacity of the lungs by dilating the bronchi and relaxing the smooth muscles?

A) Antihistamines
B) Decongestants
C) Antitussives
D) Bronchodilators

Question 41

The exchange of gases between blood and air is called _______________.

Question 42

The _______________ is a tubelike structure that extends from the base of the skull to the esophagus, and serves both the respiratory tract and the digestive tract.

Question 43

The trachea branches off into two tubes, the right and left _______________, which lead to the right and left lungs.

Question 44

Which is one of the first signs of upper respiratory cancer?

A) Dyspnea
B) Persistent hoarseness
C) Productive cough
D) Orthostatic hypotension

Question 45

As a routine part of a physical examination, the doctor examines the patient with a ______________, an instrument that amplifies breathing sounds.

Question 46

Which of the following apply to lung cancer?

A) Inhalation of cigarette smoke is a well-known risk
B) Always spreads to other parts of the body
C) Coughing is part of treatment
D) May only be treated surgically

Question 47

Fexofenadine (Allegra), loratadine (Claritin), and cetirizine hydrochloride (Zyrtec) are all examples of which of the following types of medication?

A) Antihistamines
B) Decongestants
C) Antitussives
D) Mucolytics

Question 48

Which is a nicotine patch used to promote smoking cessation?

A) Nitro-Dur
B) Habitrol
C) Zyban
D) Proventil

Question 49

The _______________ is also called the windpipe, and connects the larynx to the bronchi.

Question 50

As air enters the nose, very small hairs called ___________ warm and moisten the air and trap dust particles and bacteria.

Question 51

____________________ is a technique whereby a probe is attached to the ear, finger, toe, or bridge of the nose to measure the oxygen concentration in the blood.

Question 52

The ________________ is a leaf-shaped structure on top of the larynx that closes the airway when a person swallows, and keeps food and saliva from entering the lungs.

Question 53

Breathing is accomplished by the muscles around the ribs and by the ___________________, a layer of muscle tissue that separates the chest cavity from other internal organs.

Question 54

The __________, or voice box, lies at the upper end of the trachea just below the pharynx.

Question 55

Which is an example of a narcotic antitussive?

A) Codeine
B) Dextromethorphan
C) Rifampin
D) Albuterol

Question 56

The normal adult respiration rate varies between _________ and ___________ breaths per minute.

Question 57

The ________________ are tiny air sacs in the lungs that permit the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide through the capillary walls.

Question 58

________________ is a protective reflex to clear the trachea, bronchi, and lungs of secretions and irritants.

Question 59

An abnormally thick fluid formed in the lower respiratory tract that may contain blood, pus, or bacteria is called _____________.

Question 60

A signal that bleeding is occurring in the respiratory tract is blood in the sputum or _________________.

Question 61

All pneumonias are ____________ of the lower respiratory tract (bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli).

Question 62

A cough that brings up sputum is called a(n) _______________ cough.

Question 63

A condition in which the air sacs dilate and are unable to contract to their original size, causing residual air to be trapped in them, is _________________.

Question 64

"Seasonal rhinitis" is an allergic reaction to the ____________ in the air during the late summer and fall.

Question 65

The term ______________ is used to describe a condition that is long term, usually lasting more than six months.

Question 66

Tachypnea is __________ breathing.

Question 67

The greatest at-risk population for nicotine dependence is _______________.

Question 68

__________________ is a high-pitched, musical sound that occurs through a narrowed airway. It is frequently seen in patients with asthma, bronchitis, or allergies.

Question 69

A(n) ________________ is a device that measures the air flowing out of the lungs, called the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR), as a patient blows forcefully into the device.

Question 70

The cessation of breathing, which often occurs during sleep, is termed ____________.

Question 71

Nicotine ________________, which is brought on by tobacco products, is a physical vulnerability of the body to the chemical nicotine.

Question 72

To treat strep throat, the disease-causing bacterium may need to be identified by means of a throat culture. Then, a systemic _________________ is prescribed to kill that specific bacterium.

Question 73

Antitussive drugs are ____________ suppressants.

Question 74

Bronchitis is a(n) ____________________ of the air passageways caused by irritants.

Question 75

Smoking cessation generally occurs with nicotine _______________ therapy.

Question 76

Cancer of the lung is the most common cancer of the lower respiratory tract; it is the leading cause of all cancer _____________.

Question 77

Substances in the environment, food additives, exercise, drug allergies, illness, or emotional upset can cause a(n) _____________ attack.

Question 78

A patient who has great difficulty breathing when lying down, but who can breathe more easily when in a sitting or standing position, demonstrates _____________.

Question 79

Shortness of breath or labored breathing is termed ______________.

Question 80

The goal of asthma treatment is to relieve the constriction of the bronchioles. To do this, the drugs of choice are ___________________.