MUCOLYTIC QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2024

MUCOLYTIC QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2024
1. Which of the following are functions of mucus in the body?
1. Lubrication
2. Improvement of gas exchange
3. Waterproofing
4. Protection from inflammation
a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1 and 4 only
c. 1, 3, and 4 only
d. 1, 2, 3, and 4 - answer C. 1,3,4


2. Diseases with hypersecretion or poor clearance of secretions include
which of the following?
1. Cystic fibrosis
2. Pneumonia
3. Congestive heart failure
4. Primary ciliary dyskinesia
a. 1 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 4 only - answer D. 1,2,4


3. Medications that increase mucociliary or cough efficiency are
a. mucokinetics.
b. mucolytics.
c. mucoregulatory agents.
d. expectorants. - answer A. Mucokinetics

, 11. Which of the following agents are currently approved for
administration as aerosolized mucoactive
agents?
1. Dry powder mannitol
2. N-acetylcysteine (NAC)
3. Dornase alfa
4. Ipratropium bromide
5. 7% hyperosmolar saline
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2, 3, and 5 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 5 only - answer B> 2,3,5


12. is the most serious potential hazard associated with the use of
acetylcysteine.
a. Nausea
b. Rhinorrhea
c. Tachycardia
d. Bronchospasm - answer D. bronchospasm


13. Pulmozyme
®
is the trade name for which mucoactive agent?
a. Dornase alfa
b. Acetylcysteine
c. Mucosil-20
d. Iodopropylidene glycerol - answer A. Dornase Alfa


15. Agents that increase volume or hydration of airway secretions are
called