Question 1

The only antileukotriene agent currently approved for use in patients younger than 5 years of age is

Accepted Answer

A)  zafirlukast.
B)  Singulair.
C)  Accolate.
D)  Xolair.

Question 2

Cromolyn sodium is effective in preventing bronchospasm by

Accepted Answer

A)  inhibiting mast cell degranulation.
B)  blocking cholinergic receptor sites.
C)  enhancing mast cell degranulation.
D)  stimulating 2-adrenergic sites.

Question 3

Which of the following is an advantage to the use of antileukotriene agents?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple ways of administration
B)  No interaction with inhaled steroids
C)  Effective in more than 90% of patients
D)  All formulations are available for pediatric use

Question 4

What is the clinical indication for use of antileukotriene drug therapy,such as montelukast,in asthma?

Accepted Answer

A)  As a rescue bronchodilator in step 1 asthma
B)  As a long-acting bronchodilator in step 3 asthma
C)  As an alternative to inhaled steroids
D)  As a mast cell stabilizer

Question 5

The general indication for clinical use of nonsteroidal antiasthma agents is

Accepted Answer

A)  short-term control of bronchospasm.
B)  prophylactic management of mild persistent asthma.
C)  long-term control of bronchospasm.
D)  control of severe asthma attack.

Question 6

Zach is a 14 year old with complaints of shortness of breath and wheezing when working out.He currently takes albuterol and theophylline.What medication may help with his symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Xolair
B)  Cromolyn
C)  Singulair
D)  Accolate

Question 7

Singulair can be administered to which of the following patient populations?
1) Adults and adolescents 15 years or older
2) Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years
3) Pediatric patients 2 to 5 years
4) Pediatric patients 12 to 23 months
5) Pediatric patients 6 to 23 months

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 2 only
B)  1 only
C)  1,2,and 3 only
D)  1,2,3,4,and 5

Exam 12: Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents

Zach is a 14 year old with complaints of shortness of breath and wheezing when working out.He currently takes albuterol and theophylline.What medication may help with his symptoms?

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The only antileukotriene agent currently approved for use in patients younger than 5 years of age is

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Cromolyn sodium is effective in preventing bronchospasm by

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What is the clinical indication for use of antileukotriene drug therapy,such as montelukast,in asthma?

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Singulair can be administered to which of the following patient populations? 1) Adults and adolescents 15 years or older 2) Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years 3) Pediatric patients 2 to 5 years 4) Pediatric patients 12 to 23 months 5) Pediatric patients 6 to 23 months

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Which of the following is an advantage to the use of antileukotriene agents?

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The general indication for clinical use of nonsteroidal antiasthma agents is

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Zach is a 14 year old with complaints of shortness of breath and wheezing when working out.He currently takes albuterol and theophylline.What medication may help with his symptoms?

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The only antileukotriene agent currently approved for use in patients younger than 5 years of age is

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Cromolyn sodium is effective in preventing bronchospasm by

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What is the clinical indication for use of antileukotriene drug therapy,such as montelukast,in asthma?

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Singulair can be administered to which of the following patient populations? 1) Adults and adolescents 15 years or older 2) Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years 3) Pediatric patients 2 to 5 years 4) Pediatric patients 12 to 23 months 5) Pediatric patients 6 to 23 months

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Which of the following is an advantage to the use of antileukotriene agents?

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The general indication for clinical use of nonsteroidal antiasthma agents is

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