Emotional upset or exercise could cause which type of asthma - ANSWER Intrinsic
asthma
Which is not an example of a xanthine derivative - ANSWER Corticosteroid
A bronchodilator does not normally relieve bronchospasm associated with
respiratory disorders - ANSWER False
Are older adults taking sympathomimetic bronchodilators at increased or decreased
risk for adverse reactions related to the cardiovascular and central nervous system -
ANSWER __Increased
The __________ bronchodilators are used either to prevent an asthma attack before
exercise or to stop an acute bronchospasm - ANSWER __Short-acting
What is the name of a disease with reversible obstructive problems in the lower
airway - ANSWER __Asthma
What is the name given collectively to emphysema and chronic bronchitis because
the airflow is limited most of the time - ANSWER COPD
Oral decongestants may cause tachycardia and other cardiac arrhythmias,
restlessness, insomnia, blurred vision, nausea, and vomiting - ANSWER True
What is a drug that reduces the swelling of nasal passages - ANSWER
__decongestant
Nasal decongestants may be administered via which route of administration -
ANSWER All of the above
The most common adverse reaction(s) of first-generation antihistamines is/are -
ANSWER Drowsiness and sedation
The second-generation antihistamines are referred to as __________ antihistamines
,- ANSWER __nonsedating
Symptoms that may indicate an allergy to antihistamines include skin rash,
urticaria, and anaphylactic shock - ANSWER True
Drowsiness and sedation are common adverse reactions of many of the
antihistamines. - ANSWER True
The forceful expulsion of air from the lungs is called what - ANSWER __coughing
What would be a good way to diminish coughing while also taking an antitussive -
ANSWER all of the above
Are antitussives used to relieve a nonproductive or a productive cough - ANSWER
__Nonproductive
A drug that helps bring up mucus from the respiratory passages is called what -
ANSWER __Expectorant
If taking oral antitussive capsules, it is best to - ANSWER Swallow them whole
Depression of the cough _________ can cause a pooling of secretions in the lungs.
- ANSWER __Reflex
Certain foods contain xanthine, such as __________, and may increase the risk of
cardiac and central nervous system adverse reactions when taken with xanthine
derivatives - ANSWER __Coffee, colas, or chocolate
Theophylline relaxes the oesophagal sphincter, so a common adverse reaction is
what - ANSWER __heartburn
Which statement is not true about the use of an aerosol inhaler - ANSWER You
can safely continue to smoke cigarettes.
What is another name for extrinsic asthma - ANSWER Allergic asthma
Which of the following is true about asthma - ANSWER All of the above
What is the name given collectively to emphysema and chronic bronchitis because
the airflow is limited most of the time - ANSWER COPD
The __________ antihistamines do not readily cross the blood-brain barrier and
, have fewer adverse reactions - ANSWER __second-generation
Combination antihistamine/decongestant combinations allow for convenient
________ - ANSWER __Dosing
What is another term for nasal congestion - ANSWER __Rhinitis
Antitussives that act by anesthetizing stretch receptors in the respiratory passages
are called _________ acting drugs - ANSWER __peripherally
Taking vital signs and listening to the lungs help establish a _________ for the
patient's condition - ANSWER __Baseline
What is used to relieve a nonproductive cough - ANSWER Antitussive
Do expectorants increase or decrease the production of respiratory secretions -
ANSWER increase
Adverse reactions of leukotriene receptor antagonists and leukotriene formation
inhibitors are the same for all drugs - ANSWER false
Leukotrienes are bronchoconstrictive substances released by the body during the
inflammatory process - ANSWER true
The __________ sympathomimetics, such as salmeterol and formoterol, are used
on a regular basis but are not appropriate for an acute attack - ANSWER
__long-acting
Patients taking __________ must be frequently monitored for signs of toxicity, and
daily plasma levels are monitored - ANSWER __Theophylline
Which statement is not true about decongestants - ANSWER Nasal burning and
stinging do not occur with decongestants
A decongestant is a drug that reduces the swelling of _________ passages -
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