Deck 21: Therapeutic Agents for the Respiratory System

Question 1

Levaquin, like other fluoroquinolones, has a boxed warning attributable to the risk of:

A) Cardiovascular side effects
B) Tendonitis and tendon rupture
C) Respiratory depression
D) Teratogenicity

Answer 1

Tendonitis and tendon rupture

Question 2

MDI stands for:

A) Multiple-drug inclusion
B) Many dosage increments
C) Metered-dose inhaler
D) Multidose inhaler

Answer 2

Metered-dose inhaler

Question 3

Bronchodilator treatment for asthma includes:

A) Selective $\beta$ -blockers
B) Non-selective $\beta$ -blockers
C) Long-acting $\beta$ 2 agonists
D) Cholinergic agents

Answer 3

Long-acting $\beta$ 2 agonists

Question 4

Which of the following medications is classified as a schedule C-V controlled substance?

A) Spiriva
B) Phenergan with codeine
C) Delsym
D) Benadryl

Question 5

The severe respiratory side effect from taking opioids is:

A) Congestion
B) Respiratory depression
C) Upper respiratory infection
D) Pneumonia

Question 6

Albuterol is classified as a(an):

A) Inhaled corticosteroid
B) Inhaled anticholinergic
C) Short-acting beta-agonist
D) Long-acting beta-agonist

Question 7

The general categories of asthma medications are aimed at:

A) Prophylaxis or treatment of acute attacks
B) Maintenance therapy or abortive therapy
C) Prevention or treatment of acute attacks
D) All of the above

Question 8

Average respiratory rates are:

A) 12 to 18 breaths per minute for an adult
B) 8 to 12 breaths per minute for a 6- to 12-year-old child
C) 30 to 60 breaths per minute for an infant from birth to 1 year of age
D) A and C

Question 9

The primary function(s) of the cilia in the upper respiratory tract is(are) to:

A) Smell
B) Capture foreign particles
C) Moisten the air
D) A and C

Question 10

Atrovent is classified as a(n):

A) Inhaled corticosteroid
B) Inhaled anticholinergic
C) Short-acting beta-agonist
D) Long-acting beta-agonist

Question 11

Which of the following is(are) the function(s) of the lungs?

A) External oxygen extraction
B) Delivery of oxygen to the extremities
C) Removal of carbon dioxide
D) A and C

Question 12

When should an antiviral medication for the treatment of influenza be started?

A) Within 48 hours of the first symptoms
B) One week after exposure to someone with influenza
C) After getting the vaccine
D) None of the above

Question 13

The functions of the respiratory system include all except:

A) Maintaining blood pH balance
B) Oxygenating the blood
C) Removing carbon dioxide
D) Removing excess sodium

Question 14

Rebound congestion is when a person:

A) Becomes more congested over night
B) Becomes more congested with each illness
C) Experiences a worsening of congestion as a result of an overuse of nasal decongestants
D) None of the above

Question 15

Agents that break up thick mucous secretions of the lungs or bronchi to enable them to be expelled from the system through coughing are called:

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

Question 16

Influenza can be fatal to:

A) Older adults
B) Infants
C) Those with weakened immune systems
D) All of the above

Question 17

The purpose of the epiglottis is to:

A) Moisten and warm air as it enters the lungs
B) Catch and trap air
C) Prevent anything but air from going down the airway
D) Produce sound

Question 18

The exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide within the respiratory system takes place in the:

A) Trachea
B) Alveoli
C) Bronchioles
D) Pharynx

Question 19

Asthma:

A) Is a form of obstructive lung disease
B) Symptoms include dyspnea, coughing, and wheezing
C) Involves a narrowing of the airways
D) All of the above apply

Question 20

Which of the following agents can be used as an expectorant?

A) Guaifenesin
B) Pseudoephedrine
C) Water
D) A and C

Question 21

All of the following drug classifications are used in the treatment of the common cold except:

A) Analgesics
B) Antihistamines
C) Corticosteroids
D) Decongestants

Question 22

Which medication is now sold in controlled amounts attributable to its misuse in the making of the street drug methamphetamine?

A) Phenylephrine
B) Oxymetazoline
C) Pseudoephedrine
D) Diphenhydramine

Question 23

Which of the following is a dry powder inhaler?

A) Combivent Respimat
B) ProAir HFA
C) Spiriva
D) Symbicor

Question 24

Treatment for Mycobacterium tuberculosis:

A) Is bacteriostatic
B) Often lasts for months
C) Is accomplished by a single medication
D) A and C are characteristics of the treatment for M. tuberculosis

Question 25

The generic name for Atrovent HFA is:

A) Acetylcysteine
B) Albuterol
C) Ipratropium
D) Salmeterol

Question 26

An example of an antihistamine is:

A) Atrovent HFA
B) Pulmicort Flexhaler
C) Xopenex HFA
D) Zyrtec

Question 27

All of the following need to be shaken well before using except:

A) Azmacort
B) Flovent HFA
C) Flonase
D) Serevent Diskus

Question 28

Which of the following medications is not available OTC?

A) Allegra
B) Benadryl
C) Clarinex
D) Mucinex

Question 29

______________ is a methylxanthine used in the treatment of asthma to relax the smooth muscle of the bronchial airways and pulmonary blood vessels.

A) Theophylline
B) Tiotropium bromide
C) Fluticasone
D) Salmeterol

Question 30

Symptoms of anaphylaxis include:

A) Coughing and itching
B) Swelling of the throat and shortness of breath
C) Itchy, watery eyes
D) A and B

Question 31

Singulair is a:

A) Leukotriene inhibitor
B) Xanthine
C) Mast cell stabilizer
D) Corticosteroid

Question 32

A patient labored of difficult respiration would be experiencing:

A) Bradypnea
B) Dyspnea
C) Hypopnea
D) Tachypnea

Question 33

The action of antihistamines in allergy treatment is from:

A) Blocking histamine 2 (H₂) receptors
B) Blocking histamine 1 (H₁) receptors
C) Antagonizing H₂ receptors
D) None of the above

Question 34

Which of the following is not a combination product?

A) Nasacort AQ
B) Combivent
C) Advair
D) Symbicort

Question 35

Bacterial pneumonia may be orally treated by:

A) Azithromycin, 500 mg on day 1, followed by 250 mg once daily on days 2 through 5
B) Levofloxacin, 750 mg daily for 5 days
C) Levofloxacin, 500 mg daily for 7 through 14 days
D) All of the above

Question 36

Which of the following medications is indicated for Influenza prophylaxis or treatment of Influenza A or Influenza B infection?

A) Amantadine
B) Oseltamivir
C) Rimantadine
D) All of the above

Question 37

A patient experiencing a stuffy nose and congestion would be given:

A) Analgesics and antipyretics
B) Antihistamines and nasal corticosteroids
C) Bronchodilators and analgesics
D) Decongestants, antihistamines and analgesics

Question 38

A patient is prescribed ProAir HFA which is a short-acting beta-agonists. Which of the following side effects might they experience?

A) Dry mouth
B) Insomnia
C) Thrush
D) Upper respiratory tract infection

Question 39

Fluticasone/salmeterol is the generic name for:

A) Advair HFA, or Advair Diskus
B) Breo Ellipta
C) Combivent Respimat
D) Symbicort

Question 40

The generic name for Allegra is:

A) Cetirizine
B) Fexofenadine
C) Tiotropium
D) Fluticasone