ATI PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE TEST 2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

ATI PHARMACOLOGY PRACTICE TEST
2026 TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS


◉ Asthma
Answer: reversible bronchi constriction
intermittent
inflammation


◉ Medications for asthma include
Answer: 1. Bronchodilator agents:
- beta2-adrenergic agonists
- methylxanthines
- inhaled anticholinergics


2. Anti-inflammatory agents:
- glucocorticoids
- mast cell stabilizers
- leukotriene modifiers.

,◉ Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists
Answer: albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
●● Other Medications:
Formoterol (Foradil Aerolizer)
Salmeterol (Serevent)
Terbutaline (Brethine)


◉ Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists actions
Answer: Selectively activating the beta2-receptors in the bronchial
smooth muscle, resulting in bronchodilation. As a result of this:
■■ Bronchospasm is relieved.
■■ Histamine release is inhibited.
■■ Ciliary motility is increased.


◉ Why there are so many different types of Beta 2 agonist meds?
Answer: Although they are all Beta 2 agonist, the route of
administration and therapeutic uses are different.
Ex:
Albuterol (Proventil): Can be an inhaler or Oral. Can be short acting
or long acting. Are used to treat acute asthma attack, can be taken as
long acting med to prevent asthma exacerbation.


◉ Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) availability forms

, Answer: 1. Inhaler is short acting
2. PO is long acting


Uses:
›› Prevention of asthma episode (exercise-induced)
›› Inhaled, short-acting, used for prevention of
asthma
›› Treatment for bronchospasm
›› Long-term control of asthma


◉ Formoterol (Foradil Aerolizer)
Salmeterol (Serevent)
Answer: Inhaled: long-acting
Long-term control of asthma


◉ Terbutaline (Brethine)
Answer: Oral, long-acting
Long-term control of asthma


◉ Adverse Effects
Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists
Answer: 1. Activate B1 in the heart -> tachycardia and angina