CH14 RESPIRATORY Pharma 5th edition
Woo, Robinson 2024-2025. Questions &
Answers. Graded A+
Christy has exercise-induced and mild persistent asthma and is prescribed two puffs of
albuterol 15 minutes before exercise and as needed for wheezing. One puff per day of
beclomethasone (QVAR) is also prescribed. Teaching regarding her inhalers includes:
Use one to two puffs of albuterol per day to prevent an attack with no more than
eight puffs per day
Beclomethasone needs to be used every day to treat her asthma
Report any systemic side effects she is experiencing, such as weight gain
Use the albuterol metered-dose inhaler (MDI) immediately after her corticosteroid
MDI to facilitate bronchodilation - ANSBeclomethasone needs to be used every day to
treat her asthma
Cough and cold medications that contain a sympathomimetic decongestant such as
phenylephrine should be used cautiously in what population:
Older adults
Hypertensive patients
Infants
All of the above - ANSAll of the above
Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed):
Are Schedule III drugs in all states
Should not be prescribed or recommended for children under 4 years of age
Are effective in treating the congestion children experience with the common cold
May cause drowsiness in patients of all ages - ANSShould not be prescribed or
recommended for children under 4 years of age
Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following medication is started:
Loratadine
Diphenhydramine
Ipratropium
Albuterol - ANSAlbuterol
First-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are prescribed for seasonal
allergies because they are:
More effective than first-generation antihistamines
Less sedating than the first-generation antihistamines
Prescription products, therefore are covered by insurance
Able to be taken with central nervous system (CNS) sedatives, such as alcohol -
ANSLess sedating than the first-generation antihistamines
Woo, Robinson 2024-2025. Questions &
Answers. Graded A+
Christy has exercise-induced and mild persistent asthma and is prescribed two puffs of
albuterol 15 minutes before exercise and as needed for wheezing. One puff per day of
beclomethasone (QVAR) is also prescribed. Teaching regarding her inhalers includes:
Use one to two puffs of albuterol per day to prevent an attack with no more than
eight puffs per day
Beclomethasone needs to be used every day to treat her asthma
Report any systemic side effects she is experiencing, such as weight gain
Use the albuterol metered-dose inhaler (MDI) immediately after her corticosteroid
MDI to facilitate bronchodilation - ANSBeclomethasone needs to be used every day to
treat her asthma
Cough and cold medications that contain a sympathomimetic decongestant such as
phenylephrine should be used cautiously in what population:
Older adults
Hypertensive patients
Infants
All of the above - ANSAll of the above
Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed):
Are Schedule III drugs in all states
Should not be prescribed or recommended for children under 4 years of age
Are effective in treating the congestion children experience with the common cold
May cause drowsiness in patients of all ages - ANSShould not be prescribed or
recommended for children under 4 years of age
Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following medication is started:
Loratadine
Diphenhydramine
Ipratropium
Albuterol - ANSAlbuterol
First-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are prescribed for seasonal
allergies because they are:
More effective than first-generation antihistamines
Less sedating than the first-generation antihistamines
Prescription products, therefore are covered by insurance
Able to be taken with central nervous system (CNS) sedatives, such as alcohol -
ANSLess sedating than the first-generation antihistamines
