HIM 2214 -Module 4 Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed
rescue inhaler - Answers -an inhaler device that contains a quick-acting bronchodilator drug to
relieve and "rescue" the patient from acute asthma symptoms.
-The most common rescue inhalers contain the beta-agonist bronchodilator drugs, particularly
albuterol.
spacer - Answers a long plastic chamber can be attached to the inhaler.
It has its own mouthpiece on the other end.
actuations - Answers "puffs" a patient takes when using an inhaler
metered dose inhaler
(MDI) - Answers each dose of the inhaler is measured
direct observed therapy (DOT) - Answers -the patient must come to a clinic each day and be
observed while actually taking each dose
Bronchodilator drugs - Answers -relax the smooth muscle layer around the bronchioles, allowing
them to dilate, which increases air flow to the lungs
-used to prevent or treat asthma and bronchospasm, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.
Beta-Agonist Bronchodilator Drugs - Answers -stimulate beta2 receptors in the smooth muscle
around the bronchioles by mimicking the action that epinephrine has on these same receptors.
also known as sympathomimetic bronchodilator drugs because they mimic the action of the
sympathetic division of the nervous system. - Answers Beta-Agonist Bronchodilator Drugs
drug name ending in
-terol - Answers common to generic beta-agonist bronchodilator drugs.
Xanthine Bronchodilator Drugs - Answers These drugs relax smooth muscle around the
bronchioles
- they also stimulate the respiratory center in the brain.
drug name ending in
-phylline - Answers common to generic xanthine bronchodilator drugs.
Anticholinergic Bronchodilator Drugs - Answers These drugs block the action of acetylcholine
on muscarinic receptors in the smooth muscle around the bronchioles.
, This causes the bronchioles to relax and dilate.
drug name ending in
-tropium - Answers common to generic anticholinergic bronchodilator drugs.
Combination Bronchodilator Drugs - Answers This drug combines a beta-agonist bronchodilator
drug (albuterol) and an anticho-linergic bronchodilator drug (ipratropium).
Combivent (albuterol, ipratropium) - Answers Combination Bronchodilator Drugs
Corticosteroid Drugs - Answers -Corticosteroid drugs mimic the action of natural cortisol and
are used to reduce inflammation and edema associated with asthma and other chronic lung
diseases.
-These drugs are used to prevent asthma attacks
Which drugs do not dilate the bronchioles; therefore, they cannot be used to treat an acute
attack - Answers Corticosteroid drugs
drug names ending -inmethasone, -metasone, -solide, -solone, and -sonide - Answers common
to generic corticosteroid drugs.
Combination Drugs - Answers contain a bronchodilator drug and/or a corticosteroid drug, or an
expectorant drug (guaifenesin), or an anticholinergic drug (umeclidinium).
Leukotriene Formation Inhibitor Drugs and Leukotriene Receptor Blocker Drugs - Answers These
categories of drugs are used to prevent and treat asthma, but are not used for other respiratory
diseases
Leukotriene formation inhibitor drugs - Answers inhibit the production of leukotriene.
example:zileuton (Zyflo)
Leukotriene receptor blocker drugs - Answers block the action of leukotriene at the receptor
level.
example:montelukast (Singulair)
zafirlukast (Accolate)
drug name ending in
-lukast - Answers common to generic leukotriene receptor blocker drugs.
Monoclonal Antibody Drugs - Answers -used to treat moderate-to-severe, persistent asthma.
-This drug is given by subcutaneous injection every four weeks in the doctor's office.
rescue inhaler - Answers -an inhaler device that contains a quick-acting bronchodilator drug to
relieve and "rescue" the patient from acute asthma symptoms.
-The most common rescue inhalers contain the beta-agonist bronchodilator drugs, particularly
albuterol.
spacer - Answers a long plastic chamber can be attached to the inhaler.
It has its own mouthpiece on the other end.
actuations - Answers "puffs" a patient takes when using an inhaler
metered dose inhaler
(MDI) - Answers each dose of the inhaler is measured
direct observed therapy (DOT) - Answers -the patient must come to a clinic each day and be
observed while actually taking each dose
Bronchodilator drugs - Answers -relax the smooth muscle layer around the bronchioles, allowing
them to dilate, which increases air flow to the lungs
-used to prevent or treat asthma and bronchospasm, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.
Beta-Agonist Bronchodilator Drugs - Answers -stimulate beta2 receptors in the smooth muscle
around the bronchioles by mimicking the action that epinephrine has on these same receptors.
also known as sympathomimetic bronchodilator drugs because they mimic the action of the
sympathetic division of the nervous system. - Answers Beta-Agonist Bronchodilator Drugs
drug name ending in
-terol - Answers common to generic beta-agonist bronchodilator drugs.
Xanthine Bronchodilator Drugs - Answers These drugs relax smooth muscle around the
bronchioles
- they also stimulate the respiratory center in the brain.
drug name ending in
-phylline - Answers common to generic xanthine bronchodilator drugs.
Anticholinergic Bronchodilator Drugs - Answers These drugs block the action of acetylcholine
on muscarinic receptors in the smooth muscle around the bronchioles.
, This causes the bronchioles to relax and dilate.
drug name ending in
-tropium - Answers common to generic anticholinergic bronchodilator drugs.
Combination Bronchodilator Drugs - Answers This drug combines a beta-agonist bronchodilator
drug (albuterol) and an anticho-linergic bronchodilator drug (ipratropium).
Combivent (albuterol, ipratropium) - Answers Combination Bronchodilator Drugs
Corticosteroid Drugs - Answers -Corticosteroid drugs mimic the action of natural cortisol and
are used to reduce inflammation and edema associated with asthma and other chronic lung
diseases.
-These drugs are used to prevent asthma attacks
Which drugs do not dilate the bronchioles; therefore, they cannot be used to treat an acute
attack - Answers Corticosteroid drugs
drug names ending -inmethasone, -metasone, -solide, -solone, and -sonide - Answers common
to generic corticosteroid drugs.
Combination Drugs - Answers contain a bronchodilator drug and/or a corticosteroid drug, or an
expectorant drug (guaifenesin), or an anticholinergic drug (umeclidinium).
Leukotriene Formation Inhibitor Drugs and Leukotriene Receptor Blocker Drugs - Answers These
categories of drugs are used to prevent and treat asthma, but are not used for other respiratory
diseases
Leukotriene formation inhibitor drugs - Answers inhibit the production of leukotriene.
example:zileuton (Zyflo)
Leukotriene receptor blocker drugs - Answers block the action of leukotriene at the receptor
level.
example:montelukast (Singulair)
zafirlukast (Accolate)
drug name ending in
-lukast - Answers common to generic leukotriene receptor blocker drugs.
Monoclonal Antibody Drugs - Answers -used to treat moderate-to-severe, persistent asthma.
-This drug is given by subcutaneous injection every four weeks in the doctor's office.
