DNP Pharmacology-Respiratory Practice Questions
With complete solutions
Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use -----throughout their pregnancy Correct Answer:
inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide)
Harold, a 42-year-old African American, has moderate persistent asthma. Which of the following
asthma medications should be used cautiously, if at all? Correct Answer: Salmeterol, an inhaled
long-acting-beta-agonist
The fist-line treatment for cough related to an upper respiratory tract infection (URI) in a 5-year-
old child is: Correct Answer: Fluids and symptomatic care
Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) is an: Correct Answer: Inhaled anticholinergic
When prescribing montelukast (Singulair) for asthma, patients or parents of patients should be
instructed: Correct Answer: Aggression, anxiety, depression, and/or suicidal thoughts may occur
when taking montelukast
If prescribing bupropion (Zyban) for tobacco cessation, the instruction to the patient include:
Correct Answer: Bupropion (Zyban) is started 1 to 2 weeks before the quit date
First-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are prescribed for seasonal allergies
because they are: Correct Answer: Less sedating than the first-generation antihistamines
What is the mechanism of action of leukotriene modifiers? Correct Answer: Inhibits the action
of leukotriene receptors, stopping anaphylaxis or allergic response, reducing airway changes
associated with inflammatory processes
Varenicline (Chantix) may be prescribed for tobacco cessation. Instructions to the patient who is
starting varenicline include: Correct Answer: Neuropsychiatric symptoms may occur
Patients who choose the nicotine lozenge to assist in quitting tobacco should be instructed:
Correct Answer: Use one lozenge every 1 to 2 hours (at least nine per day with a maximum of
20 per day)
Short acting Beta-2 receptor agonists are: Correct Answer: Albuterol (ProAir)
Treatment for mild intermittent asthma is: Correct Answer: Short acting beta-2 agonists
(albuterol) as needed
If a patient is exhibiting signs of nicotine toxicity when using transdermal nicotine, they should
remove the patch and: Correct Answer: Flush the area with clear water
With complete solutions
Pregnant patients with asthma may safely use -----throughout their pregnancy Correct Answer:
inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide)
Harold, a 42-year-old African American, has moderate persistent asthma. Which of the following
asthma medications should be used cautiously, if at all? Correct Answer: Salmeterol, an inhaled
long-acting-beta-agonist
The fist-line treatment for cough related to an upper respiratory tract infection (URI) in a 5-year-
old child is: Correct Answer: Fluids and symptomatic care
Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) is an: Correct Answer: Inhaled anticholinergic
When prescribing montelukast (Singulair) for asthma, patients or parents of patients should be
instructed: Correct Answer: Aggression, anxiety, depression, and/or suicidal thoughts may occur
when taking montelukast
If prescribing bupropion (Zyban) for tobacco cessation, the instruction to the patient include:
Correct Answer: Bupropion (Zyban) is started 1 to 2 weeks before the quit date
First-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are prescribed for seasonal allergies
because they are: Correct Answer: Less sedating than the first-generation antihistamines
What is the mechanism of action of leukotriene modifiers? Correct Answer: Inhibits the action
of leukotriene receptors, stopping anaphylaxis or allergic response, reducing airway changes
associated with inflammatory processes
Varenicline (Chantix) may be prescribed for tobacco cessation. Instructions to the patient who is
starting varenicline include: Correct Answer: Neuropsychiatric symptoms may occur
Patients who choose the nicotine lozenge to assist in quitting tobacco should be instructed:
Correct Answer: Use one lozenge every 1 to 2 hours (at least nine per day with a maximum of
20 per day)
Short acting Beta-2 receptor agonists are: Correct Answer: Albuterol (ProAir)
Treatment for mild intermittent asthma is: Correct Answer: Short acting beta-2 agonists
(albuterol) as needed
If a patient is exhibiting signs of nicotine toxicity when using transdermal nicotine, they should
remove the patch and: Correct Answer: Flush the area with clear water
