NURG 633 Pharm Module 6
1. What is the primary action of bronchodilators on bronchial smooth muscle?
A) Increase inflammation
B) Reverse bronchospasm
C) Increase mucus production
D) Cause bronchoconstriction: Reverse bronchospasm
2. How do bronchodilators affect airway resistance?
A) Increase it
B) Decrease it
C) Have no effect
D) Only affect it during exercise: Decrease it
3. What is the effect of bronchodilators on vital capacity?
A) Decrease vital capacity
B) No effect
C) Increase vital capacity
D) Only in children: Increase vital capacity
4. Which of the following is NOT a type of bronchodilator?
A) Beta-2 receptor agonists
B) Xanthine derivatives
C) Antihistamines
D) Anticholinergics: Antihistamines
5. How do beta-2 receptor agonists function to relieve bronchospasm?
A) They increase mucus production
B) They inhibit bronchial smooth muscle contraction
C) They stimulate histamine release
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D) They cause airway inflammation: They inhibit bronchial smooth muscle con- traction
6. What is a common side effect of short-acting beta agonists?
A) Hypotension
B) Drowsiness
C) Tachycardia
D) Coughing: Tachycardia
7. Which of the following is a short-acting beta agonist (SABA)?
A) Salmeterol
B) Formoterol
C) Albuterol
D) Zafirlukast: Albuterol
8. What is the recommended dosing interval for albuterol via MDI?
A) Every hour
B) Every 4 to 6 hours
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C) Once daily
D) Every 30 minutes: Every 4 to 6 hours
9. Salmeterol and Formoterol have a black box warning due to:
A) Increased blood pressure
B) Increased risk of severe asthma symptoms when used alone
C) Risk of addiction
D) High cost: Increased risk of severe asthma symptoms when used alone
10.Which of the following is a contraindication for theophylline use?
A) Asthma
B) Peptic ulcer disease
C) Hypertension
D) Diabetes: Peptic ulcer disease
11.What is a common sign of theophylline toxicity?
A) Weight gain
B) Irritability
C) Constipation
D) Dizziness: Irritability
12.What is the primary action of ipratropium bromide?
A) Bronchoconstriction
B) Block muscarinic receptors
C) Increase heart rate
D) Promote mucus secretion: Block muscarinic receptors
13.What is a common side effect of inhaled anticholinergics?
A) Dry mouth
1. What is the primary action of bronchodilators on bronchial smooth muscle?
A) Increase inflammation
B) Reverse bronchospasm
C) Increase mucus production
D) Cause bronchoconstriction: Reverse bronchospasm
2. How do bronchodilators affect airway resistance?
A) Increase it
B) Decrease it
C) Have no effect
D) Only affect it during exercise: Decrease it
3. What is the effect of bronchodilators on vital capacity?
A) Decrease vital capacity
B) No effect
C) Increase vital capacity
D) Only in children: Increase vital capacity
4. Which of the following is NOT a type of bronchodilator?
A) Beta-2 receptor agonists
B) Xanthine derivatives
C) Antihistamines
D) Anticholinergics: Antihistamines
5. How do beta-2 receptor agonists function to relieve bronchospasm?
A) They increase mucus production
B) They inhibit bronchial smooth muscle contraction
C) They stimulate histamine release
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D) They cause airway inflammation: They inhibit bronchial smooth muscle con- traction
6. What is a common side effect of short-acting beta agonists?
A) Hypotension
B) Drowsiness
C) Tachycardia
D) Coughing: Tachycardia
7. Which of the following is a short-acting beta agonist (SABA)?
A) Salmeterol
B) Formoterol
C) Albuterol
D) Zafirlukast: Albuterol
8. What is the recommended dosing interval for albuterol via MDI?
A) Every hour
B) Every 4 to 6 hours
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C) Once daily
D) Every 30 minutes: Every 4 to 6 hours
9. Salmeterol and Formoterol have a black box warning due to:
A) Increased blood pressure
B) Increased risk of severe asthma symptoms when used alone
C) Risk of addiction
D) High cost: Increased risk of severe asthma symptoms when used alone
10.Which of the following is a contraindication for theophylline use?
A) Asthma
B) Peptic ulcer disease
C) Hypertension
D) Diabetes: Peptic ulcer disease
11.What is a common sign of theophylline toxicity?
A) Weight gain
B) Irritability
C) Constipation
D) Dizziness: Irritability
12.What is the primary action of ipratropium bromide?
A) Bronchoconstriction
B) Block muscarinic receptors
C) Increase heart rate
D) Promote mucus secretion: Block muscarinic receptors
13.What is a common side effect of inhaled anticholinergics?
A) Dry mouth
