Exam (elaborations)
Pharmacology Final Exam testbank comprehensive QnA A+ Guide.
- Course
- Institution
Pharmacology Final Exam testbank comprehensive QnA A+ Guide.
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
Hosmerit
Reviews received
Content preview
Pharmacology Final Examtestbank comprehensive QnA
A+ Guide.
,What layers make up the mucosal blanket that covers the airways?
• Gel and Sol
• Mucus glands and goblet cells
• Alveolar type I and II cells
• Clara cells and cilia
• Corticosteroids are described as which of the following?
• Bronchodilators
• Smooth muscle dilators
• Anti-inflammatory agents
• Lipid soluble agents
• Cromolyn sodium is indicated in all but which of the
following conditions?
• Acute asthma
• Asthma prophylaxis
• Exercise induced asthma
• Allergic rhinitis
• All BUT WHICH of the following are complications that may occur
with the use of exogenous surfactant?
• Desaturation
• Tachycardia
• Hyperoxygenation
• Overventilation
• Which of the following disease are characterized by hypersecretion
of mucus? Select all that apply.
• Chronic bronchitis
C. Asthma
D. Cystic fibrosis
D. All of the above
• Which of the following would occur if it is determined that an
alveolus has a surface tension of 40 dynes and a radius of 4
centimeters?
, • 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s
WOB would decrease
• 40 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s WOB would
decrease
• 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s WOB
would increase
• 40 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s WOB
would increase
• A patient receiving both Azmacort and Proventil questions the
practitioner about why both drugs are needed. The best answer
is:
• Azmacort treats wheezing and Proventil prevents future asthma attacks
• Proventil works quickly to relax your airways and Azmacort
helps reduce the inflammation
• The doctor ordered both to be taken once every night
• Azmacort usually causes bronchospasm, so we are giving you
Proventil to treat this side effect
• The same patient using combination Steroid and Bronchodilator is
discharged from a hospital. The patient is sent home with orders for
both Azmacort and Proventil MDIs. What is most critical that the
patient understand?
• That use of the MDIs may elicit a cough
• That Proventil is also available in a nebulization solution
• That Azmacort is a controller and not to be used during an
acute attack
• That Azmacort should be discontinued after wheezing stops
• If a patient experiences an asthma attack as a result of exposure to
cats, the asthma would be categorized as which of the following?
• Intrinsic
• Extrinsic
• Autoimmune
• Intangible
, • Side effects of aerosolized Mucomyst may include:
• Bronchospasm, acute airway obstruction, and nausea
• Bronchodilation, oropharyngeal irritation, and acute airway obstruction
• Fluid overload, bronchospasm, and oropharyngeal irritation
• Liver damage, bronchospasm, and corrosion of metal dental work
• Which of the following should be stressed when instructing a
new patient in the use of aerosolized steroids?
• Use the MDI steroids only when symptoms are severe
• Taper steroid use gradually under a physician’s supervision
• Adjust dosage and frequency according to how it “feels”
• Alternate MDI steroids with other anti-asthmatic drugs
• What is the mode of action of Acetylcysteine in promoting mucolysis?
• Disruption of plasma proteins
• Increase of mucus alkalinity
• Hygroscopic properties
• Disruption of disulfide bonds
• Allergic and nonallergic rhinitis would be treated with which of
the following forms of corticosteroids?
• Pill
• Nasal spray
• Aerosol
• Injection
• Which of the following would be recommended to properly
administer Survanta to a 1200 gram infant?
• Administer 4 doses of Survanta 1.2 ml via the ET tube
• Provide positive pressure ventilation for 30 to 4545 seconds after
each administration
• Rotate infant four times during administration of the drug
• All of the above
• When administering corticosteroids by the aerosol route, a local
side effect to monitor includes:
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller Hosmerit. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.99. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
76462 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now