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Match drug w/ descriptions a. beta 2 -adrenergic agonists b. albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil) c. levalbuterol (Xopenex) d. beclomethasone (Beclovent, Vanceril) e. theophylline 1. relieve bronchospasm 2. bronchodilator 3. long-term control 4. anti-inflammatory 5. related to caffeine 6. rescue inhaler
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Asthma is classified according to a. severity of disease. b. age of patient. c. number of drugs taken. d. amount of lung tissue destroyed.
A
From the list provided, select the drugs that are rescue inhalers used in the quick relief of bronchospasm a. inhaled corticosteroids b. topical antibiotics c. beta-blockers d. bronchodilators e. short-acting b2 -agonsts
A
Which of the following definitions describes asthma? a. inflammation of the airways b. total destruction of lung tissue c. dilation of the airways d. partial destruction of the airways
A
Which of the following doses of corticosteroids may alter a patient's immunity? a. > 20 mg/day for at least 14 days b. < 20 mg/day for at least 2 weeks c. 1 mg/day for at least 10 days d. none of the above
A
Which of the following drugs is a leukotriene receptor antagonist? a. montelukast (Singulair) b. cromolyn sodium (Intal) c. triamcinolone (Azmacort) d. theophylline (TheoDur)
A
Which of the following drugs is an inhaled corticosteroid? a. beclomethasone (QVAR) b. salmeterol (Serevent) c. cromolyn sodium (Intal) d. montelukast (Singular)
A
Which of the following drugs is used in the control of mild persistent asthma? a. no medication needed b. low-dose inhaled corticosteroid c. long-acting b2 -agonist d. low-dose inhaled corticosteroid plus long-acting b 2 -agonist
A
Which of the following events happen once the airways become obstructed with mucus? a. bronchospasm b. bronchodilation c. destruction of tissue d. thickening of airway lining
A
From the list provided, select the oral conditions associated with the use of inhaled corticosteroids a. oral candidiasis b. loss of tongue papillae c. gingival ulceration d. enlarged tongue e. cough
AE
From the list provided, select the drugs associated with long-term control of asthma? a. inhaled corticosteroids b. systemic antibiotics c. beta-blockers d. long-acting bronchodilators e. short-acting beta 2 -agonsts
Ad
From the list provided, select the drugs that control airway inflammation? a. anti-inflammatories b. systemic antibiotics c. topical antibiotics d. adrenergic agonists e. corticosteroids
Ae
The release of inflammatory mediators (e.g., histamine, prostaglandins, leukotrienes, and other cytokines) is triggered by exposure to _.
Allergens
First-generation antihistamines have _ side effects.
Anticholingeric
Asthma in children is often associated with _.
Atopy
.The smooth muscle is controlled by the _ _
Autonomic nervous system
Which of the following drugs is a long-acting selective b2 -receptor agonist? a. pirbuterol (Maxair) b. salmeterol (Serevent) c. cromolyn sodium (Intal) d. mometasone (Asmanex)
B
Which of the following drugs is used for the control of mild intermittent asthma? a. no medication needed b. low-dose inhaled corticosteroid c. long-acting b2 -agonist d. low-dose inhaled corticosteroid plus long-acting b 2 -agonist
B
Which of the following events occurs first in the pathogenesis of asthma? a. destruction of lung tissue b. airway inflammation c. bronchodilation d. loss of lung elasticity
B
Which of the following substances is found in the OTC product Primatene Mist? a. norepinephrine b. epinephrine c. ephedrine d. acetylcholine
B
COPD comprises chronic disease including _ and _.
Bronchitis and emphysema
The three most common processes that result in airway obstruction are _, _, and loss of lung elasticity.
Bronchoconstriction, inflammation
A selective b 2 -receptor agonists is also called a _.
Bronchodialator
Airway inflammation occurs due to the release of a. toxins. b. oxygen. c. inflammatory mediators. d. mucous secretions.
C
In which of the following formulations is codeine available for the management of coughs? a. inhaler b. capsule c. syrup d. patch
C
Which of the following drugs is a second-generation antihistamine? a. diphenhydramine (Benadryl) b. chlorphenirmine (Chlor-Trimeton) c. hydroxyzine (Atarax, Vistaril) d. fexofenadine (Allegra)
C
Which of the following drugs is an expectorant? a. codeine b. morphine c. dextromethorphan d. guaifesnesin
C
When a patient uses the inhaler with a valved holding _, the incidence of oral candidiasis drops markedly.
Chamber
Bronchospasm is _ of the airway smooth muscle.
Contraction
Airway hyperresponsiveness leads to clinical _, shortness of breath, and _.
Cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing
Which of the following adverse effects is commonly seen with diphenhydramine? a. xerostomia b. taste changes c. decreased heart rate d. increased appetite
D
Which of the following drugs is a short-acting selective b2 -receptor agonist? a. beclomethasone (QVAR) b. salmeterol (Serevent) c. cromolyn sodium (Intal) d. albuterol (Ventolin)
D
Which of the following drugs is an antitussive? a. acetaminophen b. aspirin c. codeine d. fexofenadine
D
Which of the following drugs is used for the control of mild intermittent asthma? a. no medication needed b. low-dose inhaled corticosteroid c. long-acting b2 -agonist d. low-dose inhaled corticosteroid plus long-acting b 2 -agonist
D
Which of the following drugs is used in the control of moderate to severe persistent asthma? a. no medication needed b. low-dose inhaled corticosteroid c. long-acting b2 -agonist d. high-dose inhaled corticosteroid plus long-acting b 2 -agonist
D
Which of the following medications should not be given to a patient who has asthma and nasal polyps? a. aspirin b. naproxen c. ibuprofen d. all of the above
D
Which of the following receptors, when stimulated, relieves bronchospasm? a. alpha 1 b. alpha 2 c. beta 1 d. beta 2
D
From the list provided, select the drugs that are rescue inhalers used in the quick relief of bronchospasm a. inhaled corticosteroids b. topical antibiotics c. beta-blockers d. bronchodilators e. short-acting b2 -agonsts
De
_ is used in emergency situations.
Epinephrine
T/F Airway inflammation can be completely cured with anti-inflammatories.
F
T/F Bronchospasm occurs within a few hours.
F
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is a type of _ generation antihistamine.
First
_ - receptor blockers are used in the treatment of rhinitis.
H1
Drug therapy is targeted toward _ and relieving the _.
Inflammation and relieving the bronchospasm
Asthma medication is classified as either _ control or _.
Long-term control or quick-relief
Theophylline is a type of _.
Methylxanthine
Airway inflammation is characterized by _ _ and mucous secretions.
Mucous edema
_ refers to inflammation of the nasal mucosa.
Rhinitis
Second-generation antihistamines do not cause _ because they do not cross the _ _ barrier.
Sedation blood-brain
T/F After an inhalation dose of corticosteroid, the patient should brush his or her teeth and rinse with water.
T
T/F Asthma-related deaths are significantly lower in patients taking inhaled corticosteroids.
T
T/F Bronchial asthma affects approximately 15 million Americans.
T
T/F Long-term control medications are for controlling the inflammation.
T
T/F Quick-relief medications are for management of bronchospasm.
T
T/F Smoking cessation is a critical step in the management of COPD.
T
T/F The loss of lung elasticity is more difficult to treat than the inflammation and bronchospasm.
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