Question 1

In addition to nitric oxide, which of the following inhalational agents have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension?
1)  Treprostenil
2)  Epoprostenol
3)  Iloprost
4)  Alprostadil

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

When administering aerosolized pentamidine, what should the respiratory care practitioner do?
1)  Use a nebulizer that produces particles in the 1- to 2-µm mean mass aerodynamic diameter (MMAD)  range.
2)  Use a nebulizer system with one-way valves and scavenging expiratory filters.
3)  Provide isolation and an environmental containment system.
4)  Screen patients for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) .

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Which of the following inhaled corticosteroids is a prodrug?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ciclesonide
B)   Flunisolide
C)   Budesonide
D)   Triamcinolone

Question 4

A metered dose inhaler of salmeterol delivers which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   131 mcg/puff
B)   90 mcg/puff
C)   65 mcg/puff
D)   25 mcg/puff

Question 5

Side effects associated with parenteral administration of aminoglycosides include which of the following?
1)  Ototoxicity
2)  Voice alteration
3)  Nephrotoxicity
4)  Deafness

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Inhaled zanamivir is indicated for which of the following treatment of uncomplicated respiratory illness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pharyngitis
B)   Croup
C)   Epiglottitis
D)   Influenza

Question 7

Which of the following nebulizers is used to nebulize iloprost?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hudson
B)   Pari
C)   I-neb
D)   Respirgard

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the assessment of severity of symptoms recommended by the NAEPP and GOLD guidelines to modify level or dosage of corticosteroids?

Accepted Answer

A)   Number of exacerbations
B)   Missed work or school days
C)   Pulmonary function
D)   Use of anticholinergics

Question 9

What are some common side effects seen with ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) ?

Accepted Answer

A)   Tachycardia
B)   Blood pressure increase
C)   Cough and dry mouth
D)   Tolerance

Question 10

The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program guidelines advocate the use of oral corticosteroids for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Acute asthma exacerbations
B)   Maintenance of severe persistent asthma
C)   Maintenance of moderate to severe persistent asthma
D)   Maintenance of mild to moderate persistent asthma

Question 11

Which of the following terms is used to describe a drug that stimulates a receptor responding to norepinephrine?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sympatholytic
B)   Anticholinergic
C)   Cholinergic
D)   Adrenergic

Question 12

When administering acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) , the respiratory therapist should be particularly focused on which of the following potential adverse effects?
1)  Incompatibility with certain antibiotics when administered together
2)  Blurred vision
3)  Bronchospasm
4)  Airway obstruction due to rapid liquefaction of mucus

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following are indications for the use of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) ?
1)  Treatment of acetaminophen overdose
2)  Treatment of excessive, viscous mucus secretions
3)  Treatment of aspirin overdose
4)  Treatment of purulent mucus secretions by breaking up DNA

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

What is the average duration of action of the short-acting noncatecholamine agents?

Accepted Answer

A)   1 to 2 hr
B)   2 to 4 hr
C)   4 to 6 hr
D)   6 to 8 hr

Question 15

What amount of ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)  is delivered by metered dose inhaler?

Accepted Answer

A)   10 mcg/puff
B)   15 mcg/puff
C)   17 mcg/puff
D)   90 mcg/puff

Question 16

Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)  is indicated in which of the following diseases?
1)  Acute tracheobronchitis
2)  Bronchiectasis
3)  Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 
4)  Asthma

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Short-acting adrenergic bronchodilators are considered what type of agent according to the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program?

Accepted Answer

A)   Antiinflammatory
B)   Rescue
C)   Controller
D)   Mucolytic

Question 18

What are some potential adverse effects with use of adrenergic bronchodilators?
1)  Hypokalemia
2)  Dizziness
3)  Worsening ventilation/perfusion ratio (  ) 
4)  Bradycardia

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

What is the dosage for salmeterol MDI?

Accepted Answer

A)   2 puffs every 4 to 6 hr
B)   1 to 2 puffs four times daily
C)   2 puffs three times daily
D)   2 puffs every 12 hr

Question 20

Which phase describes the time course and disposition of a drug in the body based on its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pharmaceutical
B)   Pharmacognosy
C)   Pharmacokinetic
D)   Pharmacodynamic

Exam 35: Airway Pharmacology

In addition to nitric oxide, which of the following inhalational agents have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension? 1) Treprostenil 2) Epoprostenol 3) Iloprost 4) Alprostadil

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Which of the following are indications for the use of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) ? 1) Treatment of acetaminophen overdose 2) Treatment of excessive, viscous mucus secretions 3) Treatment of aspirin overdose 4) Treatment of purulent mucus secretions by breaking up DNA

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What are some potential adverse effects with use of adrenergic bronchodilators? 1) Hypokalemia 2) Dizziness 3) Worsening ventilation/perfusion ratio ( ) 4) Bradycardia

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Inhaled zanamivir is indicated for which of the following treatment of uncomplicated respiratory illness?

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Which of the following is NOT considered part of the assessment of severity of symptoms recommended by the NAEPP and GOLD guidelines to modify level or dosage of corticosteroids?

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Which phase describes the time course and disposition of a drug in the body based on its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination?

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A metered dose inhaler of salmeterol delivers which of the following?

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What are some common side effects seen with ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) ?

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Side effects associated with parenteral administration of aminoglycosides include which of the following? 1) Ototoxicity 2) Voice alteration 3) Nephrotoxicity 4) Deafness

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Which of the following nebulizers is used to nebulize iloprost?

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Short-acting adrenergic bronchodilators are considered what type of agent according to the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program?

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The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program guidelines advocate the use of oral corticosteroids for which of the following?

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Which of the following terms is used to describe a drug that stimulates a receptor responding to norepinephrine?

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What is the dosage for salmeterol MDI?

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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is indicated in which of the following diseases? 1) Acute tracheobronchitis 2) Bronchiectasis 3) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 4) Asthma

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What is the average duration of action of the short-acting noncatecholamine agents?

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Which of the following inhaled corticosteroids is a prodrug?

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What amount of ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) is delivered by metered dose inhaler?

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Exam 35: Airway Pharmacology

In addition to nitric oxide, which of the following inhalational agents have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of pulmonary hypertension? 1) Treprostenil 2) Epoprostenol 3) Iloprost 4) Alprostadil

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Which of the following are indications for the use of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) ? 1) Treatment of acetaminophen overdose 2) Treatment of excessive, viscous mucus secretions 3) Treatment of aspirin overdose 4) Treatment of purulent mucus secretions by breaking up DNA

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What are some potential adverse effects with use of adrenergic bronchodilators? 1) Hypokalemia 2) Dizziness 3) Worsening ventilation/perfusion ratio ( ) 4) Bradycardia

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Inhaled zanamivir is indicated for which of the following treatment of uncomplicated respiratory illness?

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Which of the following is NOT considered part of the assessment of severity of symptoms recommended by the NAEPP and GOLD guidelines to modify level or dosage of corticosteroids?

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Which phase describes the time course and disposition of a drug in the body based on its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination?

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A metered dose inhaler of salmeterol delivers which of the following?

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What are some common side effects seen with ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) ?

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Side effects associated with parenteral administration of aminoglycosides include which of the following? 1) Ototoxicity 2) Voice alteration 3) Nephrotoxicity 4) Deafness

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Which of the following nebulizers is used to nebulize iloprost?

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Short-acting adrenergic bronchodilators are considered what type of agent according to the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program?

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The National Asthma Education and Prevention Program guidelines advocate the use of oral corticosteroids for which of the following?

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Which of the following terms is used to describe a drug that stimulates a receptor responding to norepinephrine?

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What is the dosage for salmeterol MDI?

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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is indicated in which of the following diseases? 1) Acute tracheobronchitis 2) Bronchiectasis 3) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) 4) Asthma

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What is the average duration of action of the short-acting noncatecholamine agents?

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Which of the following inhaled corticosteroids is a prodrug?

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What amount of ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) is delivered by metered dose inhaler?

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