Final Questions With Complete Solutions
Which of the following is a primary hazard of acetylcysteine?
bronchospasm
Hyperosmolar saline is considered a:
mucoactive agent
The adult dose for Acetylcysteine for SVN is:
3-5 ml
Some factors that affect mucociliary transport include:
1. COPD
2. tobacco smoke
3. atmospheric pollutants
4. hypoxia
Which exogenous surfactant is natural and comes
from bovine or porcine lungs?
1. curosurf
2. infasurf
3. survanta
(Sic pig)
These drugs are indicated for the prophylaxis and long-term
treatment of Asthma.
,1. cromolyn sodium
2. Zyflo
3. accolate
4. singulair
Zacs
Which antileukotriene drug is approved for use in infants 6
months of age?
singulair
Some side effects of steroids include:
1. growth in children can be slow
2. fluid retention can occur
3. cataract formation has been noted
4. immunosuppression
Which corticosteroids are given as an SVN or/and DPI?
budesonide
Three types of corticosteroids that
are naturally produced in the body are:
glucocorticoids, mineraloccorticords, sex hormones
(All sound natural)
This drug is used for sputum induction, inducing coughing,
and improving mucociliary transport and lung function.
mucomyst
hypertonic saline
, The body's own glucocorticoids follow a regular pattern and the
level are highest during _________.
morning
The body cannot distinguish between its own endogenous
glucocorticoids and exogenous glucocorticoid drugs.
True
The brand name for budesonide/formoterol fumarate is:
symbicort
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The brand name for Fluticasone propionate is:
flovent HFA
This medication is the first approved mucoactive agent for the
treatment of Cystic Fibrosis, is safe and effective in patients
with severe pulmonary disease.
dornase alfa
The two most common inflammatory diseases of the airway are:
asthma and bronchitis
Corticosteroids are used in respiratory care to:
reduce inflammation
(Steroids reduce inflammation)
The clinical indications for exogenous surfactant include: