MSN 6609 Quiz 1 (Respiratory) Questions and 100% Correct Answers 2025 Update -
WilmU
Question 1
pts
Cromolyn (Intal) is a mast cell stabilizer. Which of the following is FALSE
regarding cromolyn?
Prevents mast cell degranulation
Has a slow onset – takes approximately 2 weeks
Can be used for a quick/rapid relief of asthmatic attack
May be a good alternative to corticosteroids in children
Question 2
pts
Which agent is known as a long acting beta-agonist?
Salmeterol (Serevent)
Albuterol (Proventil)
Beclomethasone (Beclovent)
Nedocromil (Tilade)
Question 3
pts
A 68-year-old patient is a known asthmatic. He ran up the stairs and started
wheezing. Which agent would you ask him to take first to manage his
wheezing?
MSN 6609 Quiz 1
, Beclomethasone (Beclovent)
Nedocromil (Tilade)
Albuterol (Proventil)
Salmeterol (Serevent)
Question 4
pts
Which drug class could potentially exacerbate the signs/symptoms of asthma?
HMG Co-A Reductase Inhibitor
Beta-blockers
ACE inhibitors
Corticosteroid
Question 5
pts
A patient is prescribed albuterol via a metered-dose inhaler, two puffs every 4
hours. The clinician instructs the patient to report side effects. Which of the
following are potential side effects of albuterol?
Constipation
Pedal edema
MSN 6609 Quiz 1
WilmU
Question 1
pts
Cromolyn (Intal) is a mast cell stabilizer. Which of the following is FALSE
regarding cromolyn?
Prevents mast cell degranulation
Has a slow onset – takes approximately 2 weeks
Can be used for a quick/rapid relief of asthmatic attack
May be a good alternative to corticosteroids in children
Question 2
pts
Which agent is known as a long acting beta-agonist?
Salmeterol (Serevent)
Albuterol (Proventil)
Beclomethasone (Beclovent)
Nedocromil (Tilade)
Question 3
pts
A 68-year-old patient is a known asthmatic. He ran up the stairs and started
wheezing. Which agent would you ask him to take first to manage his
wheezing?
MSN 6609 Quiz 1
, Beclomethasone (Beclovent)
Nedocromil (Tilade)
Albuterol (Proventil)
Salmeterol (Serevent)
Question 4
pts
Which drug class could potentially exacerbate the signs/symptoms of asthma?
HMG Co-A Reductase Inhibitor
Beta-blockers
ACE inhibitors
Corticosteroid
Question 5
pts
A patient is prescribed albuterol via a metered-dose inhaler, two puffs every 4
hours. The clinician instructs the patient to report side effects. Which of the
following are potential side effects of albuterol?
Constipation
Pedal edema
MSN 6609 Quiz 1
