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APEA- Pharm Respiratory (57questions with 100% correct
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Which of the following scenarios would NOT
warrant monitoring of a serum theophylline level?
Exacerbation of chronic bronchitis
New diagnosis of diabetes
Prior to initiating therapy
Prior to a routine pulmonary function test - answer
Prior to a routine pulmonary function test
In the treatment of pneumonia, a macrolide such
as clarithromycin should NOT be coadministered
with:
acetaminophen.
atorvastatin.
furosemide.
propanolol. - answer atorvastatin.
coadministration of a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor
& certain macrolide antibiotics, like clindamycin,
can lead to debilitating myelopathy and rhabdo
,Robitussin DM is a combination of
dextromethorphan and:
benzonatate.
benzocaine.
guaifenesin.
phenylephrine. - answer guaifenesin.
+ dexamethasone
Xanthines such as theophylline, used in the
treatment of COPD, cause bronchodilation by:
blocking the action of acetylcholine.
decreasing the activity of inflammatory mediators.
relaxing the smooth muscles of the bronchi.
stimulating beta 2 receptors. - answer relaxing
the smooth muscles of the bronchi.
When considering the use of theophylline to treat
chronic bronchitis, its use is limited due to:
low-risk profile.
minimal effects on lung function.
wide therapeutic window.
frequent drug-drug interactions. - answer
frequent drug-drug interactions.
, For asthma symptoms occurring daily with
nighttime symptoms greater than one time per
week, the preferred daily treatment is a:
long-acting bronchodilator.
long-acting bronchodilator and an inhaled
corticosteroid.
long-acting bronchodilator and a leukotriene
receptor antagonist.
high-dose inhaled corticosteroid and theophylline.
- answer long-acting bronchodilator and an
inhaled corticosteroid.
For complaints of dysphonia related to the use of
mometasone (Asmanex), the patient should be
advised to:
stop the inhaler immediately.
decrease the dosage.
apply an oropharyngeal analgesic prior to use.
utilize a spacer for administration. - answer
Utilize a spacer for administration.
Doxycycline (Vibramycin) is the preferred
treatment of pneumonia caused by:
Haemophilus influenzae.
Mycoplasma pneumoniae.
Staphylococcus aureus.
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