Deck 28: Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Question 1

Asthma can be managed using which of the following?

A)medication
B)lifestyle modifications
C)home monitoring of breathing
D)all of the above

Answer 1

D
Asthma symptoms can be managed with a combination of medication,lifestyle modification and home monitoring of breathing using a peak flow meter and medication.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a pharmacological treatment for COPD?

A)bronchodilators
B)glucocorticoids
C)vasodilators
D)antibiotics

Answer 2

C
Pharmacological treatment of COPD involves the administration of bronchodilators,glucocorticoids and antibiotics,when infections are present.

Question 3

Full pulmonary function can be restored with medication for COPD.

Answer 3

False
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)is a progressive disease of the airways that produces gradual loss of pulmonary function.

Question 4

Which of the following is not a symptom of asthma?

A)airway constriction
B)sneezing
C)inflammation
D)mucus

Question 5

Exposure to cold air can trigger an asthma attack.

Question 6

Exposure to occupational irritants does not contribute to developing COPD.

Question 7

_____ is an example of an antimuscarinic,anticholinergic bronchodilator that is prescribed for short-term relief of asthma symptoms.

A)Albuterol
B)Ipratropium bromide
C)Prednisone
D)Salmeterol

Question 8

ß₂ adrenergic agonists currently prescribed for the treatment of asthma include all of the following except _____.

A)ipratropium bromide
B)metaproterenol
C)terbutaline
D)levalbuterol

Question 9

A patient on _____should be counseled that the packet of granules should not be opened until ready for use.Once opened,packet contents (with or without mixing with food)must be administered within 15 minutes.

A)zileuton
B)zafirlukast
C)montelukast
D)cromolyn sodium

Question 10

Which of the following are factors that contribute to the development of asthma?

A)positive family history
B)exposure to tobacco smoke
C)second hand smoke
D)all of the above

Question 11

Xanthenes have which of the following properties?

A)bronchodilator
B)anti-inflammatory
C)cell stabilizing
D)a and b

Question 12

The oldest class of drugs used for the treatment of asthmas is _____.

A)mast cell stabilizers
B)xanthenes
C)b2 adrenergic agonists
D)glucocorticoids

Question 13

ß₂ adrenergic agonists are commonly administered by oral inhalation using _____.

A)a metered dose inhaler
B)a nebulizer
C)tablets
D)a and b

Question 14

Which one of the following do people with COPD not exhibit?

A)chronic persistent cough
B)wheezing
C)decreased sputum
D)increased sputum

Question 15

Omalizumab is considered to be a(n)_____.

A)"add-on" therapy for patients whose asthma is not controlled with inhaled corticosteroids and ß2 adrenergic agonists
B)monoclonal antibody
C)treat for acute symptoms of asthma
D)a and b

Question 16

Asthma is classified according to frequency and _____ of symptoms.

A)age at first onset
B)duration
C)severity
D)a and c

Question 17

Which of the following leukotriene antagonists must be taken on an empty stomach?

A)montelukast
B)zafirlukast
C)zileuton
D)none of the above

Question 18

The prevalence of asthma in girls is 30% greater than in boys.

Question 19

Oxygen therapy is a pharmacological treatment for COPD.

Question 20

Drugs for treatment of acute symptoms are classified as "rescue" medicines and drugs administered to prevent asthma episodes are classified as "controllers".

Question 21

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names
a.Serevent Diskus
b.Pulmicort
c.Ventolin
d.Accolate
e.Flovent Diskus
f.Xolair
g.Tilade
Albuterol

Question 22

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names
a.Serevent Diskus
b.Pulmicort
c.Ventolin
d.Accolate
e.Flovent Diskus
f.Xolair
g.Tilade
Salmeterol

Question 23

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names
a.Serevent Diskus
b.Pulmicort
c.Ventolin
d.Accolate
e.Flovent Diskus
f.Xolair
g.Tilade
Budesonide

Question 24

Omalizumab is administered by which route of administration?

A)sublingual
B)intravenous injection
C)subcutaneous injection
D)intranasal

Question 25

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names
a.Serevent Diskus
b.Pulmicort
c.Ventolin
d.Accolate
e.Flovent Diskus
f.Xolair
g.Tilade
Nedocromil

Question 26

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names
a.Serevent Diskus
b.Pulmicort
c.Ventolin
d.Accolate
e.Flovent Diskus
f.Xolair
g.Tilade
Fluticasone

Question 27

The package insert for _____ carries a Black Box warning that patients should be instructed to watch for signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and be provided with instructions for self-treatment in the event of an emergency.

A)theophylline
B)montelukast
C)omalizumab
D)zafirlukast

Question 28

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names
a.Serevent Diskus
b.Pulmicort
c.Ventolin
d.Accolate
e.Flovent Diskus
f.Xolair
g.Tilade
Zafirlukast

Question 29

MATCHING
Match the following trade and generic drug names
a.Serevent Diskus
b.Pulmicort
c.Ventolin
d.Accolate
e.Flovent Diskus
f.Xolair
g.Tilade
Omalizumab