Deck 26: Drugs for Respiratory Disorders

Question 1

The pharmacist explains to the patient why inhalation medications work rapidly. What should the pharmacist include in teaching? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) There is a rich blood supply to the lungs.
B) The inside surface of the lungs is small, and the dose is concentrated in that area.
C) There is a large surface area inside the lungs.
D) Inhaled medications are given at very high doses.
E) Inhaled medications are given with food.

Answer 1

There is a rich blood supply to the lungs.
There is a large surface area inside the lungs.

Question 2

Why are drugs for respiratory disorders delivered by inhalation? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

A) Because they are less expensive for the patient
B) Because they are easier for patients to take than oral medications.
C) Because they offer a rapid response with less side effects
D) Because of the large surface area and rick blood supply in the lungs

Answer 2

Because they offer a rapid response with less side effects
Because of the large surface area and rick blood supply in the lungs

Question 3

This type of device delivers a fine powder to the lungs via inhalation:

A) Nebulizer
B) DPI
C) MDI
D) Nasal Spray

Answer 3

DPI

Question 4

A healthy patient asks the pharmacist what types of medications can be taken for the common cold. Which drug classes should the pharmacist include in patient education? (Select all that apply.) Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

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

Question 5

A patient has prescriptions for salbutamol and salmeterol. Which instruction should the pharmacist provide for this patient?

A) They should not be taken together.
B) The order of administration doesn't matter.
C) Take salmeterol first.
D) Take salbutamol first.

Question 6

Emphysema is reversible.

Question 7

Aerosol therapy can give immediate relief for bronchospasm.

Question 8

MDIs use a propellant to deliver a measured dose of drugs to the lungs during each breath though some patients have difficulty synchronizing the puff with the inhalation.

Question 9

A classical feature of asthma is narrowing of the blood vessels caused by bronchospasm.

Question 10

A bronchodilator such as salbutamol would never be used to treat an acute attack of asthma.

Question 11

Expectorants suppress your cough.

Question 12

A drug such as cromolyn stabilizes the mast cell and is used to prevent asthma.

Question 13

Leukotriene receptor antagonists prevent histamine release from the mast cells.

Question 14

Mary Smith, a 48 year old asthmatic, began using a Beclovent inhaler a week ago. Today she complains of a thick white coating on her tongue. She has also been taking OTC Benadryl for a runny nose. What class of drug is Belcovent? What are common side effects and what should Mary be reminded about when taking her Beclovent?

Question 15

List 3 classes of drugs used to bronchodilate and 3 classes of drugs used to treat the inflammation that occurs with asthma.

Question 16

Why are spacers sometimes given to clients to use with inhalers?