pharmacology final exam 4 Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

drug that may increase the number of bronchial beta 2 receptors as well as their responsiveness to beta 2 agonists? - ANSWER glucocorticoid most effective drugs available for relieving acute bronchospasm and preventing exercise induced bronchospasm? - ANSWER beta 2 agonist used to deliver drugs in the form of a dry, micronized powder directly to the lungs? - ANSWER dry powder inhaler spasm of bronchial smooth muscle that narrows airways? - ANSWER bronchoconstriction devices which attach directly to the MDI to increase delivery of drug to the lungs and decrease deposition of drug on the oropharyngeal mucosa? - ANSWER spacer after assessing a client with COPD who is being treated with beclomethasone via oral inhaler, which clinical manifestations would the nurse conclude are side effects of this medication? - ANSWER delayed healing and oral fungal infection a patient is diagnosed with Zollinger Ellison syndrome. which medication does the nurse expect the provider to order for this patient? - ANSWER Ranitidine a client receiving theophylline asks the nurse why a specific item was removed from the food tray. which of the following is the best response? - ANSWER Coffee contains caffeine, which can increase the drug level more quickly which outcome would be of the greatest priority for most asthma patients? - ANSWER preventing airway inflammation a patient has received instructions from the nurse to administer 2 puffs of a beta 2 agonist drug via a metered dose inhaler (MDI). which statement by the patient would indicate a need for further teaching? - ANSWER I should start to inhale after activating the inhaler what are current recommendations for use of inhaled glucocorticoids for persistent asthma? - ANSWER administer daily even on days where there are no symptoms a patient with asthma will be using a metered dose inhaler (MDI) for delivery of an