Deck 24: Medications That Affect the Respiratory System

Question 1

Drugs that reduce the viscosity of respiratory secretions are called:

A) decongestants
B) mucolytics
C) bronchodilators
D) glucocorticoids

Answer 1

mucolytics

Question 2

Anti-inflammatory agents that are used to reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract are called:

A) xanthine bronchodilators
B) leukotriene receptor antagonists
C) expectorants
D) glucocorticoids

Answer 2

glucocorticoids

Question 3

A possible antidote for acetaminophen overdose is:

A) Mucomyst
B) Flonase
C) SSKI
D) Aerobid

Answer 3

Mucomyst

Question 4

Patients being treated for TB must be on medication for how long?

A) 2-4 weeks
B) 6-9 months
C) 18-24 months
D) 6-9 weeks

Question 5

Frequent adverse reactions to antihistamines include:

A) drowsiness
B) dryness of the mouth
C) dizziness
D) All of these answers are correct.

Question 6

The generic name for Tessalon is:

A) isoproterenol HCl
B) flunisolide
C) montelukast sodium
D) benzonatate

Question 7

The generic name for Robitussin is:

A) diphenhydramine HCl
B) guaifenesin
C) cetirizine
D) rifampin

Question 8

Abdominal cramps, nausea, and diarrhea are possible adverse reactions to:

A) ofloxacin
B) fexofenadine
C) pseudoephedrine HCl
D) benzonatate

Question 9

Which of the following drugs must be diluted in juice or water prior to administration?

A) Singulair
B) SSKI
C) Flonase
D) Rhinocort

Question 10

The usual pediatric dose of Singulair is:

A) 10 mg qd in the evening
B) 5 mg qd in the evening
C) 500 mg qd in the evening
D) 1 gm qd in the evening

Question 11

Patients taking which of the following drugs should be told to avoid coffee, tea, and chocolate?

A) theophylline
B) flunasolide
C) diphenhydramine HCl
D) codeine

Question 12

Match each brand name with its generic name.
Long-term use of which type of drug often causes a rebound effect?

A) antitussives
B) nasal sprays
C) expectorants
D) antihistamines

Question 13

Match each brand name with its generic name.
Drugs that make coughs more productive are known as:

A) antitussives
B) decongestants
C) expectorants
D) bronchodilators

Question 14

All of the following are examples of glucocorticoids except:

A) Azmacort
B) Singulair
C) Aerobid
D) Flonase

Question 15

An anticholinergic agent used for long-term treatment of bronchial spasms is:

A) ipratropium bromide
B) flunisolide
C) rifampin
D) epinephrine

Question 16

The usual dose of Levaquin is:

A) 15-30 mg daily
B) 750-1,000 mg daily
C) 0.75 mg daily
D) 500 mg daily

Question 17

The most common adverse reactions to Rhinocort are:

A) increased coughing, irritation of nasal passages, epistaxis, and sore throat
B) nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
C) drowsiness and dry mouth
D) blurred vision and rash

Question 18

Match each brand name with its generic name.
The usual adult dose of Allegra is:

A) 10 mg qd
B) 150 mg tid
C) 60 mg bid
D) 25 mg q4h

Question 19

Patients taking which of the following drugs should be warned of the possibility of orange-tinged body fluids?

A) Singulair
B) Aerobid
C) Rifadin
D) Rhinocort

Question 20

Match each brand name with its generic name.
A vascular reaction of the skin that is characterized by wheals and severe itching is known as:

A) urticaria
B) pruritus
C) rhinorrhea
D) allergic rhinitis

Question 21

Sympathomimetic bronchodilators may cause a decrease in heart rate, drowsiness, and fatigue.

Question 22

Patients taking glucocorticoids, such as Rhinocort, should avoid exposure to infections such as chickenpox and measles.

Question 23

Children should not take aspirin as an antipyretic because of the risk of hepatotoxicity.

Question 24

Match each drug name with its classification.
Flonase

A)expectorant
B)decongestant
C)first-line antituberculosis agent
D)long acting beta-2 agonist
E)second-line antituberculosis agent
F)glucocorticoid
G)sympathomimetic bronchodilator
H)xanthine bronchodilator
I)antihistamine
J)antitussive
K)leukotriene receptor antagonist

Question 25

"Whooping cough" is another name for tuberculosis.

Question 26

Match each drug name with its classification.
Theo-24

A)expectorant
B)decongestant
C)first-line antituberculosis agent
D)long acting beta-2 agonist
E)second-line antituberculosis agent
F)glucocorticoid
G)sympathomimetic bronchodilator
H)xanthine bronchodilator
I)antihistamine
J)antitussive
K)leukotriene receptor antagonist

Question 27

Leukotriene receptor antagonists are used for the treatment and management of asthma.

Question 28

Match each drug name with its classification.
codeine

A)expectorant
B)decongestant
C)first-line antituberculosis agent
D)long acting beta-2 agonist
E)second-line antituberculosis agent
F)glucocorticoid
G)sympathomimetic bronchodilator
H)xanthine bronchodilator
I)antihistamine
J)antitussive
K)leukotriene receptor antagonist

Question 29

Match each drug name with its classification.
Salmeterol

A)expectorant
B)decongestant
C)first-line antituberculosis agent
D)long acting beta-2 agonist
E)second-line antituberculosis agent
F)glucocorticoid
G)sympathomimetic bronchodilator
H)xanthine bronchodilator
I)antihistamine
J)antitussive
K)leukotriene receptor antagonist

Question 30

Match each drug name with its classification.
Singulair

A)expectorant
B)decongestant
C)first-line antituberculosis agent
D)long acting beta-2 agonist
E)second-line antituberculosis agent
F)glucocorticoid
G)sympathomimetic bronchodilator
H)xanthine bronchodilator
I)antihistamine
J)antitussive
K)leukotriene receptor antagonist

Question 31

Cromolyn sodium is used for the prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma.

Question 32

Children being treated for TB must be on medication for 2-6 weeks.

Question 33

Match each drug name with its classification.
Afrin

A)expectorant
B)decongestant
C)first-line antituberculosis agent
D)long acting beta-2 agonist
E)second-line antituberculosis agent
F)glucocorticoid
G)sympathomimetic bronchodilator
H)xanthine bronchodilator
I)antihistamine
J)antitussive
K)leukotriene receptor antagonist

Question 34

Match each drug name with its classification.
Alupent

A)expectorant
B)decongestant
C)first-line antituberculosis agent
D)long acting beta-2 agonist
E)second-line antituberculosis agent
F)glucocorticoid
G)sympathomimetic bronchodilator
H)xanthine bronchodilator
I)antihistamine
J)antitussive
K)leukotriene receptor antagonist

Question 35

Match each drug name with its classification.
SSKI

A)expectorant
B)decongestant
C)first-line antituberculosis agent
D)long acting beta-2 agonist
E)second-line antituberculosis agent
F)glucocorticoid
G)sympathomimetic bronchodilator
H)xanthine bronchodilator
I)antihistamine
J)antitussive
K)leukotriene receptor antagonist

Question 36

Match each drug name with its classification.
Seromycin

A)expectorant
B)decongestant
C)first-line antituberculosis agent
D)long acting beta-2 agonist
E)second-line antituberculosis agent
F)glucocorticoid
G)sympathomimetic bronchodilator
H)xanthine bronchodilator
I)antihistamine
J)antitussive
K)leukotriene receptor antagonist

Question 37

Match each drug name with its classification.
Myambutal

A)expectorant
B)decongestant
C)first-line antituberculosis agent
D)long acting beta-2 agonist
E)second-line antituberculosis agent
F)glucocorticoid
G)sympathomimetic bronchodilator
H)xanthine bronchodilator
I)antihistamine
J)antitussive
K)leukotriene receptor antagonist

Question 38

Match each drug name with its classification.
Allegra

A)expectorant
B)decongestant
C)first-line antituberculosis agent
D)long acting beta-2 agonist
E)second-line antituberculosis agent
F)glucocorticoid
G)sympathomimetic bronchodilator
H)xanthine bronchodilator
I)antihistamine
J)antitussive
K)leukotriene receptor antagonist