Deck 19: Therapeutic Agents for the Respiratory System

Question 1

MDI stands for:

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

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

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

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Influenza can be fatal to:

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

Answer 3

D

Question 4

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 5

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 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 severe respiratory side effect from taking opioids is:

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

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 11

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 12

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 13

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 14

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

Question 15

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 16

Atrovent is classified as a(n):

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

Question 17

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 18

Bronchodilator treatment for asthma includes:

A)Selective beta-blockers
B)Nonselective beta-blockers
C)Long-acting beta-2 agonists
D)Cholinergic agents

Question 19

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 20

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

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

Question 21

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 22

______________ 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 23

Singulair is a:

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

Question 24

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 25

The generic name for Allegra is:

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

Question 26

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 27

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 28

Which of the following medications is not available OTC?

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

Question 29

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 30

Which of the following is not a combination product?

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

Question 31

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

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