Question 1

MATCHING
Match the following trade names and generic drug names.
-Budesonide

Accepted Answer

A) Serevent Diskus 
B) Pulmicort 
C) Ventolin 
D) Accolate 
E) Flovent Diskus
F)Xolair
G)Tilade 
A) Serevent Diskus 
B) Pulmicort 
C) Ventolin 
D) Accolate 
E) Flovent Diskus
F)Xolair
G)Tilade B

Question 2

Which of the following drugs does not have a black box warning?

Accepted Answer

A) Theophylline 
B) Misoprostol 
C) Omalizumab 
D) Alosetron 
A) Theophylline 
B) Misoprostol 
C) Omalizumab 
D) Alosetron A

Question 3

_____ is an example of an antimuscarinic,anticholinergic bronchodilator that is prescribed for short-term relief of asthma symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) Albuterol 
B) Ipratropium bromide 
C) Prednisone 
D) Salmeterol 
A) Albuterol 
B) Ipratropium bromide 
C) Prednisone 
D) Salmeterol B

Question 4

Which of the following is not a characteristic symptom of asthma?

Accepted Answer

A) Airway constriction 
B) Sneezing 
C) Inflammation 
D) Mucus 
A) Airway constriction 
B) Sneezing 
C) Inflammation 
D) Mucus

Question 5

MATCHING
Match the following trade names and generic drug names.
-Fluticasone

Accepted Answer

A) Serevent Diskus 
B) Pulmicort 
C) Ventolin 
D) Accolate 
E) Flovent Diskus
F)Xolair
G)Tilade 
A) Serevent Diskus 
B) Pulmicort 
C) Ventolin 
D) Accolate 
E) Flovent Diskus
F)Xolair
G)Tilade

Question 6

b₂-Adrenergic agonists currently prescribed for the treatment of asthma include all of the following except _____.

Accepted Answer

A) ipratropium bromide 
B) metaproterenol 
C) terbutaline 
D) levalbuterol 
A) ipratropium bromide 
B) metaproterenol 
C) terbutaline 
D) levalbuterol

Question 7

Cromolyn sodium is primarily used for _____ symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) prophylaxis of COPD 
B) controlling COPD 
C) controlling acute asthma 
D) prophylaxis of asthma 
A) prophylaxis of COPD 
B) controlling COPD 
C) controlling acute asthma 
D) prophylaxis of asthma

Question 8

Of the following,which is classified as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Accepted Answer

A) Acute bronchitis 
B) Chronic obstructive bronchitis 
C) Chronic obstructive emphysema 
D) Asthma 
A) Acute bronchitis 
B) Chronic obstructive bronchitis 
C) Chronic obstructive emphysema 
D) Asthma

Question 9

Why would ipratropium be effective therapy for COPD?

Accepted Answer

A) It acts as an agonist on cholinergic receptors,producing bronchodilation. 
B) It blocks cholinergic receptors,producing bronchodilation. 
C) It produces classic parasympathetic effects,producing bronchodilation. 
D) It blocks cholinergic receptors,producing the classic sympathetic effect bronchodilation. 
A) It acts as an agonist on cholinergic receptors,producing bronchodilation. 
B) It blocks cholinergic receptors,producing bronchodilation. 
C) It produces classic parasympathetic effects,producing bronchodilation. 
D) It blocks cholinergic receptors,producing the classic sympathetic effect bronchodilation.

Question 10

Why is it important to include the following warning label on corticosteroid inhalation treatment: "Rinse mouth thoroughly after use"?

Accepted Answer

A) A residue is left behind after each inhalation,potentially causing an infection. 
B) The pH change in the mouth after rinsing helps increase absorption of the drug. 
C) Rinsing will reduce the chance of drug contamination. 
D) Rinsing helps keep the mouth minty fresh. 
A) A residue is left behind after each inhalation,potentially causing an infection. 
B) The pH change in the mouth after rinsing helps increase absorption of the drug. 
C) Rinsing will reduce the chance of drug contamination. 
D) Rinsing helps keep the mouth minty fresh.

Question 11

Theophylline is believed to work by _____.

Accepted Answer

A) increasing prostaglandin production,producing bronchodilation 
B) increasing leukocytes,producing anti-inflammatory effects 
C) stabilizing smooth muscle contraction by increasing calcium ion influx 
D) stimulation of catecholamines,producing bronchodilation 
A) increasing prostaglandin production,producing bronchodilation 
B) increasing leukocytes,producing anti-inflammatory effects 
C) stabilizing smooth muscle contraction by increasing calcium ion influx 
D) stimulation of catecholamines,producing bronchodilation

Question 12

When would a monoclonal antibody drug be used for the treatment of asthma?

Accepted Answer

A) As additional drug therapy when asthma is not controlled with other inhalation therapy 
B) As treatment for chronic symptoms of asthma 
C) As treatment for acute symptoms of asthma 
D) As a last resort medication for those who do not respond to any other medications 
A) As additional drug therapy when asthma is not controlled with other inhalation therapy 
B) As treatment for chronic symptoms of asthma 
C) As treatment for acute symptoms of asthma 
D) As a last resort medication for those who do not respond to any other medications

Question 13

What is the first-line of drug therapy for COPD maintenance?

Accepted Answer

A) Glucocorticoids 
B) Bronchodilators 
C) Antibiotics 
D) Inhaled anticholinergics 
A) Glucocorticoids 
B) Bronchodilators 
C) Antibiotics 
D) Inhaled anticholinergics

Question 14

Omalizumab is administered by which route of administration?

Accepted Answer

A) Oral inhalation 
B) Intravenous injection 
C) Subcutaneous injection 
D) Intranasal 
A) Oral inhalation 
B) Intravenous injection 
C) Subcutaneous injection 
D) Intranasal

Question 15

Why is it important not to switch manufacturers of theophylline once a patient has established a good drug response to it?

Accepted Answer

A) The additives from the various manufacturers have shown to increase hypersensitivity to the drug. 
B) The bioavailability differs from manufacturer to manufacturer. 
C) The coloring used by different manufacturers has shown to increase side effects in some patients. 
D) The half-life for theophylline varies greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer,so dosing may need to be adjusted. 
A) The additives from the various manufacturers have shown to increase hypersensitivity to the drug. 
B) The bioavailability differs from manufacturer to manufacturer. 
C) The coloring used by different manufacturers has shown to increase side effects in some patients. 
D) The half-life for theophylline varies greatly from manufacturer to manufacturer,so dosing may need to be adjusted.

Question 16

How can a person with asthma easily test an impending asthma attack?

Accepted Answer

A) Use a peak flow meter. 
B) Use an Accuhaler. 
C) Use a nebulizer. 
D) Use a glucose meter. 
A) Use a peak flow meter. 
B) Use an Accuhaler. 
C) Use a nebulizer. 
D) Use a glucose meter.

Question 17

A patient calls the pharmacy and is unsure if he has any medication left in his inhaler.What can you tell the patient to do?

Accepted Answer

A) Get a refill. 
B) Call your doctor. 
C) Weigh it to determine if medication is in it. 
D) Float the canister in water to determine if medication is in it. 
A) Get a refill. 
B) Call your doctor. 
C) Weigh it to determine if medication is in it. 
D) Float the canister in water to determine if medication is in it.

Question 18

Why would taking a xanthine derivative be contraindicated in a patient with peptic ulcer disease?

Accepted Answer

A) Xanthines decrease catecholamines,further aggravating a peptic ulcer. 
B) Theophylline neutralizes the enzymes necessary to metabolize xanthines. 
C) Theophylline inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. 
D) Xanthines prohibit the elimination of theophylline. 
A) Xanthines decrease catecholamines,further aggravating a peptic ulcer. 
B) Theophylline neutralizes the enzymes necessary to metabolize xanthines. 
C) Theophylline inhibits prostaglandin synthesis. 
D) Xanthines prohibit the elimination of theophylline.

Question 19

Asthma can be managed using which of the following combinations?

Accepted Answer

A) Breathing exercises and home monitoring of breathing 
B) Lifestyle modifications and breathing exercises 
C) Medications and breathing exercises 
D) Lifestyle modifications and medications 
A) Breathing exercises and home monitoring of breathing 
B) Lifestyle modifications and breathing exercises 
C) Medications and breathing exercises 
D) Lifestyle modifications and medications

Question 20

Which of the following leukotriene antagonists must be taken on an empty stomach?

Accepted Answer

A) Montelukast 
B) Zafirlukast 
C) Zileuton 
D) Zyflo 
A) Montelukast 
B) Zafirlukast 
C) Zileuton 
D) Zyflo

Exam 28: Treatment of Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

MATCHING Match the following trade names and generic drug names. -Budesonide

Which of the following drugs does not have a black box warning?

_____ is an example of an antimuscarinic,anticholinergic bronchodilator that is prescribed for short-term relief of asthma symptoms.

Which of the following is not a characteristic symptom of asthma?

MATCHING Match the following trade names and generic drug names. -Fluticasone

b₂-Adrenergic agonists currently prescribed for the treatment of asthma include all of the following except _____.

Cromolyn sodium is primarily used for _____ symptoms.

Of the following,which is classified as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Why would ipratropium be effective therapy for COPD?

Why is it important to include the following warning label on corticosteroid inhalation treatment: "Rinse mouth thoroughly after use"?

Theophylline is believed to work by _____.

When would a monoclonal antibody drug be used for the treatment of asthma?

What is the first-line of drug therapy for COPD maintenance?

Omalizumab is administered by which route of administration?

Why is it important not to switch manufacturers of theophylline once a patient has established a good drug response to it?

How can a person with asthma easily test an impending asthma attack?

A patient calls the pharmacy and is unsure if he has any medication left in his inhaler.What can you tell the patient to do?

Why would taking a xanthine derivative be contraindicated in a patient with peptic ulcer disease?

Asthma can be managed using which of the following combinations?

Which of the following leukotriene antagonists must be taken on an empty stomach?

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