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Understanding Pharmacology: Essentials for Medication Safety

M. Linda Workman; Linda A. LaCharity

Chapter 21

Drug Therapy for Asthma and Other Respiratory Problems - all with Video Answers

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Chapter Questions

01:02

Problem 1

What is the goal of drug therapy for whma and/or COPD?
A. To cure asthma or COPD
B. To improve airflow and reduce symptoms
C. To thicken bronchiolar cartilage and increase alveolar size
D. To decrease alveolar recoil and improve contraction of bronchiolar smooth muscle

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08:43

Problem 2

Which drage ave lang-acting beta agunists? (selvct all that apply.)
A. budesonide (Pulmicort)
B. formoterol (Foradii)
C. ipratropium (Atrovent)
D. levalbuterol (Xopenex)
E nedocromil (Tilade)
F. salmeterol (Serevent)
G. tiotropium (Spiriva)

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00:42

Problem 3

Which bva-adounergst agonist is most iffictive at a svicue drug?
A. Arformoterol (Brovana)
B. Formoterol (Foradil)
C. Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
D. Salmeterol (Serevent)

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Problem 4

A putient whos recivived a bruectiodilatar 20 manuses ags now has all of the fullowing risponsis
For which one do you notify the proseriber immediably?
A. Change in oxygen saturation from $89 \%$ to $95 \%$
B. Bad taste in the mouth
C. Chest pain on exertion
D. Dryness of the mouth and throat

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Problem 5

Which mymptoms er coedliticen anv side vtfects of cholisergic antagonist drugo? Seluct all that apply.
A. Anorexia
B. Blurred vision
C. Constipation
D. Diarrhea
E. Sleepiness
F. Urinary retention
G. Watery eyes

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00:46

Problem 6

Which drng clasts arv used aw therapy for palmieury artary hyporrarneice (PAH)? Solice all that apply.
A. Endothelin-receptor antagonists
B. Inhaled corticosteroids
C. Mucolytics
D. Phosphodiesterase inhibitors
E. Long-acting beta agonists
F. Prostacyclin agents
G. Short-acting beta agonists
$\mathrm{H}$. Vitamin $\mathrm{K}$ antagonists

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Problem 7

When a pataont is porscribed an inhalod broechodilater and an inhaled costicusiertind at the same fime, why must he ar she wait 5 minutso aftir waing the bockenidilatcer befure anding the inhaled certicantercin?
A. When the two drugs are taken one right after the other, the effects of both are reduced.
B. When the two drugs are taken one right after the other, the side effects are more severe.
C. Giving the bronchodilator first allows the inhaled corticosteroid to be more effective.
D. Giving the bronchodilator first reduces the risk for an allergic reaction to the inhaled corticosteroid.

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01:40

Problem 8

Which xign ar symptom in a putient who is weing a shart-acting bete agunist (SABA) as a rescue drug indicates that he ar she is using the inhaler very forquently?
A. Tremors
B. Urinary incontinence
C. Oral candidiasis (thrush)
D. Widely dilated pupils of the eye

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00:14

Problem 9

A putient who has CCEP avks what exactly paaifetwish (Mucinex) dows bo help him brvathe betier. What is your hest answer?
A. "It thins the lining of your lung air sacs making it easier for oxygen to enter your body."
B. "It decreases inflammation and reduces your risk for lung infections. N
C "It suppressed your cough reflex so that you can breathe better while sleeping.
D. It thins your lung secretions making it easier for you to cough them out."

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Problem 10

Which problem indicates that a patient may be ncwesivly using his cer her bexbmathasune (QVAR) imhaler?
A. The presence of thick white cheesy material on the tongue and roof of the mouth
B. The onset of muscle cramps in the legs while at rest
C. The need to get up to urinate 3 to 4 times every night
D. The development of a dry, tickling cough

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Problem 11

What $=$ the most important peient so tvach a patint uaing a lang-acting beta agoniat (LABA)?
A. Brush your teeth and rinse your mouth 3 times daily to prevent a bad taste.
B. Take the drug daily as prescribed even when you have no symptoms.
C. Use a reliable form of contraception while taking this drug.
D. Keep the inhaler with you at all times.

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00:39

Problem 12

Which procindice shirald yuu twach a wuman taking bosentan (Traclixr)?
A. Use strict aseptic technique while handling this drug.
B. Avoid drinking caffeine while on this drug.
C. Use a reliable form of contraception
D. Rinse your mouth 4 times daily

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Problem 13

A child is prescriled 360 mç od ahuled badesceidele (Pulmicurt). Yow have cen hated an inhaler with a coneentratson of $90 \mathrm{mc}$ ger puff. How maxy puffe will yuu give?

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