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Question 31

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Which of the following FEV₁ values indicates severe compromise of expiratory airflow that may contraindicate the use of mucoactive therapy?

A) less than 65%
B) less than 55%
C) less than 35%
D) less than 25%

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Question 32

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Which of the following is NOT an advantage for the treatment of the respiratory tract with inhaled aerosols?

A) Doses are usually smaller.
B) Onset of drug action is rapid.
C) Delivered dose is consistent with each administration.
D) Systemic side effects are often fewer and less severe.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Question 33

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Which phase describes the time course and disposition of a drug in the body based on its absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination?

Proventil and Ventolin are brand names for which of the following $\beta$ -adrenergic bronchodilators?

Which of the following are considered to be "quick relief" agents in treating asthma? I.methylxanthines II.ipratropium III.systemic corticosteroids (oral or intravenous) IV.short-acting inhaled $\beta$ ₂-agonists V.long-acting inhaled $\beta$ ₂-agonists VI.leukotriene antagonists

Which of the following short-acting noncathecholamine agents is a prodrug?

Which of the following is an indication for use of an adrenergic bronchodilator?

Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) lowers the viscosity of mucus by means of which of the following?

What are some common side effects seen with ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) ?

Which of the following should be assessed during the administration of mucolytic agents? I.breathing pattern and rate II.monitoring peak flow changes III.patient's reaction to treatment IV.monitoring for presence of hydrogen sulfide (a rotten egg odor) , which means that the acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) is no longer active

Zileuton belongs to which of the following categories?

Which of the following is TRUE about the use of ribavirin? I.It is used as an antiviral agent against respiratory syncytial virus. II.It is delivered via a Respirgard unit. III.Adverse effects include skin rash, conjunctivitis, and eyelid erythema IV.It can occlude endotracheal tube and ventilator exhalation valves.

Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent) is indicated for maintenance treatment of the following diseases, except:

Which phase describes the mechanism of drug action by which a drug causes its effects within the body through drug-receptor interactions?

Which of the following comprises the largest single group of drugs among aerosolized agents used for inhalation?

How does cromolyn sodium work?

Which of the following is the only inhaled human insulin available at this time?

Which of the following are considered nonsteroidal antiasthma drugs? I.cromolyn-like agents II.leukotriene modifiers III.anti-IgE agents IV.anti-IgA agents

Long-acting adrenergic bronchodilators such as salmeterol (Serevent) are not well suited for relief of acute airflow obstruction because it takes about how long for their peak effect to occur.

Which of the following are TRUE regarding glucocorticoids? I.They work through activation of intracellular receptors. II.Relief is immediate. III.Daily compliance is essential to controlling inflammation in asthma. IV.They work in a similar fashion to adrenergic bronchodilators.