Deck 16: Drug Therapy for Allergies and Respiratory Disorders

Question 1

Histamines, leukotrienes, serotonin, and prostaglandins are released into the blood by which of the following?

A) mast cells
B) plasma cells
C) platelets
D) A and C

Answer 1

A and C

Question 2

Which of the following chemical mediators are mostly involved with allergies and asthma?

A) histamines
B) serotonin
C) leukotrienes
D) A and C

Answer 2

A and C

Question 3

The H₁ receptor may be blocked with which of the following drugs?

A) anti-inflammatory
B) antimetabolite
C) antihistamine
D) anticholinergic

Answer 3

antihistamine

Question 4

All of the following are among the most common medications that cause allergic reactions, except:

A) anticholinergics
B) anticonvulsants
C) barbiturates
D) anesthetics

Question 5

Anaphylactic shock causes a massive release of:

A) antibodies
B) antigens
C) histamine
D) iodine

Question 6

Allergic rhinitis is commonly known as:

A) hemopathy
B) heaves
C) hay fever
D) hirsuitism

Question 7

H₁-receptor antagonists (antihistamines) should be used cautiously in patients with asthma and which of the following?

A) hypertension
B) hyperthyroidism
C) hypotension
D) hypothermia

Question 8

Which of the following conditions is associated with shortness of breath and wheezing?

A) metrostaxis
B) pharyngitis
C) polyphagia
D) asthma

Question 9

Which of the following drugs are anti-inflammatory?

A) beclomethasone (Beclovent )
B) cromolyn (Intal )
C) guaifenesin (Robitussin )
D) montelukast (Singulair )

Question 10

Bronchodilators include which of the following drugs?

A) fexofenadine (Allegra )
B) cetirizine (Zyrtec )
C) montelukast (Singulair )
D) theophylline (Theo-Dur )

Question 11

Methylxanthine is the base of xanthine derivatives that must be converted to:

A) zileuton
B) theophylline
C) albuterol
D) cromolyn

Question 12

Metered dose inhalers, nebulizers, and dry powder inhalers are commonly used devices for administration of inhaled medications. They contain which of the following anti-inflammatory drugs?

A) leukotriene inhibitors
B) mast cell stabilizers
C) glutocorticoids
D) B and C

Question 13

Which of the following are first-line agents for patients with persistent asthma?

A) inhaled glucocorticoids
B) OTC combination antihistamine drugs
C) anticholinergics
D) methylxanthines

Question 14

Which of the following leukotriene modifiers is the latest and newest drug?

A) zafirlukast (Accolate )
B) zileuton (Zyflo )
C) montelukast (Singulair )
D) none of the above

Question 15

Montelukast is contraindicated in which of the following?

A) severe asthma attacks
B) status asthmaticus
C) bronchoconstriction
D) all of the above

Question 16

Cromolyn is the drug of choice as a prophylactic for which of the following conditions?

A) coronary artery disease
B) moderate allergic asthma
C) acute asthma
D) nasal congestion

Question 17

Decongestants should be avoided in patients with:

A) hyperthyroidism
B) inflammation in the eyes
C) emphysema
D) chronic bronchitis

Question 18

Expectorant and mucolytic drugs include which of the following?

A) cromolyn
B) montelukast
C) guaifenesin
D) fexofenadine

Question 19

Which of the following is a genetic disorder affecting the lungs?

A) cystic fibrosis
B) emphysema
C) bronchiectasis
D) chronic bronchitis

Question 20

Which of the following is the trade name of bupropion?

A) Intal
B) Singulair
C) Zyflo
D) Zyban

Question 21

Bupropion is used for the treatment of ____________________ and ____________________.

Question 22

Beta-adrenergic drugs work as both cardiac and ____________________ agonists.

Question 23

Histamine type 2 (H₂) receptors work on the ____________________ tract.

Question 24

H₁-receptor antagonists are used to treat minor symptoms of various allergic conditions and the ____________________.

Question 25

Theophylline has a small therapeutic range and beta-2 ____________________ are safer and more effective.

Question 26

A genetic disorder affecting the exocrine glands, causing thick mucus to obstruct the bronchi is called __________ __________.

Question 27

__________ is the destruction of the alveolar walls.

Question 28

Agents that relieve coughing are known as __________.

Question 29

Leukotrienes are chemical substances that contribute to the __________ associated with asthma.

Question 30

The respiratory system exchanges __________ and carbon dioxide.

Question 31

The greatest concentration of histamine is in the white blood cells known as __________.

Question 32

__________ are agents that widen the diameter of the bronchial tubes.

Question 33

Epinephrine is used for the temporary relief of __________.

Question 34

Xanthine drugs are chemically related to __________.

Question 35

The drugs of choice for chronic asthma are __________.

Question 36

Albuterol is an example of a drug commonly used in a __________ __________ inhaler.

Question 37

Leukotriene modifiers are used for prophylaxis and chronic __________.

Question 38

Cromolyn is the drug of choice as a prophylactic for moderate allergic asthma, especially in __________.

Question 39

Decongestants cause __________ of nasal mucosa.

Question 40

Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent that __________ the viscosity of mucus.

Question 41

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-diphenhydramine

A) Dimetapp
B) Zyrtec
C) Benadryl
D) Allegra
E) Phenergan

Question 42

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-dexchlorpheniramine

A) Dimetapp
B) Zyrtec
C) Benadryl
D) Allegra
E) Phenergan

Question 43

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-brompheniramine

A) Dimetapp
B) Zyrtec
C) Benadryl
D) Allegra
E) Phenergan

Question 44

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-cetirizine

A) Dimetapp
B) Zyrtec
C) Benadryl
D) Allegra
E) Phenergan

Question 45

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-fexofenadine

A) Dimetapp
B) Zyrtec
C) Benadryl
D) Allegra
E) Phenergan

Question 46

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-salmeterol

A) Combivent
B) Atroven
C) Spiriva
D) Proventil
E) Alupent
F) Serevent
G) Brethaire
H) Elixophyllin

Question 47

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-metaproterenol

A) Combivent
B) Atroven
C) Spiriva
D) Proventil
E) Alupent
F) Serevent
G) Brethaire
H) Elixophyllin

Question 48

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-terbutaline

A) Combivent
B) Atroven
C) Spiriva
D) Proventil
E) Alupent
F) Serevent
G) Brethaire
H) Elixophyllin

Question 49

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-theophylline

A) Combivent
B) Atroven
C) Spiriva
D) Proventil
E) Alupent
F) Serevent
G) Brethaire
H) Elixophyllin

Question 50

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-albuterol

A) Combivent
B) Atroven
C) Spiriva
D) Proventil
E) Alupent
F) Serevent
G) Brethaire
H) Elixophyllin

Question 51

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-ipratropium bromide

A) Combivent
B) Atroven
C) Spiriva
D) Proventil
E) Alupent
F) Serevent
G) Brethaire
H) Elixophyllin

Question 52

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-tiotropium

A) Combivent
B) Atroven
C) Spiriva
D) Proventil
E) Alupent
F) Serevent
G) Brethaire
H) Elixophyllin

Question 53

Match the generic name with the trade name.

-ipratropium bromide and albuterol

A) Combivent
B) Atroven
C) Spiriva
D) Proventil
E) Alupent
F) Serevent
G) Brethaire
H) Elixophyllin