Question 1
The bronchodilator of choice for patients taking propranolol is:
Ipratropium
Albuterol
Pirbuterol
Formoterol
Question 2
James is a 52-year-old overweight smoker taking the ophylline for his persistent asthma. He
tells his provider he is going to start the Atkin’s diet for weight loss. The appropriate
response would be:
Decrease his the ophylline dose because a high-protein diet may lead to elevated theophylline
levels.
Schedule him for regular testing of serum the ophylline levels during his diet due to increased
excretion of the ophylline.
Recommend he try stopping smoking instead of the Atkin’s diet.
Congratulate him on making a positive change in his life. Incorrect
Question 3
Li takes the ophylline for his persistent asthma and calls the office with a complaint of
nausea, vomiting, and headache. The best advice for him would be to:
Have him seen the same day for an assessment and the ophylline level
Reassure him this is probably a viral infection and should be better soon
Schedule him for an appointment in 2 to 3 days, which he can cancel if he is better