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chpt 9 quiz
pht 101
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| how many glasses of water a day are as effextive as expectorant? | 6-8 |
| what are 2 signs of nicotine excess? | dizziness & diarrhea |
| which of these is a corticosteroid nasal spray for allergies? | mometasone (Nasonex) |
| what class of drugs that treat migraines, arrhythmia, hypertension, etc. is contraindicated in asthma? | beta blockers |
| what assesses asthma severity? | peak flow meter |
| what drug that treats cystic fibrosis destroys the DNA of leukocytes in mucus? | dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) |
| which respiratory medication is an inhaled corticosteroid? | fluticason (Flovent) |
| which drug is used for smoking cessation blocks nicotine binding sites to reduce cravings? | varenceline (Chantix) |
| an asthma attack has how many phases? | 2 |
| which drug doesn't treat asthma? | propranolol (Inderal) |
| rapid breathing is? | tachypnea |
| how is COPD different from asthma? | asthma/inspiration - emphysema/expiration |
| which is OTC in multiple forms? | guaifensin (Mucinex) |
| which drug causes tremors as an adverse effect? | albuterol (Proventil HFA) |
| what cell secretes mucus in respiratory? | goblet cells |
| what asthma med blocks parasympathetic Ach receptors and are not given to those allergic to peanuts? | ipratropium (Atrovent) |
| what system is affected by cycstic fibrosis other than respiratory? | gastrointestinal |
| what drug treats respiratory distress syndrome? | beractant (Survanta) |
| how does Singulair work? | leukotriene inhibitor |
| what asthma endangers live because patient doesn't respond to normal management? | status asthmaticus |
| in what % of asthmatics has an allergic component? | 35-55% |
| why are OTC drugs with pseudoephedrine limitly sold? | pseudoephedrine can be made into crystal meth |
| which drug is mucolytic? | acetycysteine (Mucomyst) |
| what is the most useful measure of regular asthma assessment? | peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) |
| which is a life threatening condition causing short breath, blue lips/nails, unconsciousness, & no response to management? | status asthmaticus |
| how does epinephrine relieve asthma? | beta receptor agonist |
| which is not a self medicating OTC cold drug? | antibiotic |
| to which histamine receptor class do drugs classify as antihistamine binds? | h1 |
| what clinical conditions occurs when using decongestant sprays for 3-5 days? | rhinitis medicamentosa |
| which of the following h1 receptor blockers treats insomnia? | diphenhydramine (Benadryl) |
| why are spacers used with MDI's? | decreased drug deposited in throat |
| what steroid, for asthma, is given as powder by twisthaler and should be dispensed if open for 45 days? | mometasone (Asmanex) |
| which of the following is reversible with breathing problems? | asthma |
| which drug, for asthma, has caffeine like structure? | aminophylline (Truphylline) |
| which of the following isn't for asthma? | propranolol (Inderal) |
| which drug is only for long term maintenance therapy of bronchospasms with emphysema & bronchitis? | tiotropium (Spiriva) |
| which med is least likely to stop acute asthma attacks? | nedocromil sodium (Tilade) |
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