Chapter 06: Rau's Respiratory Care Pharmacology, 9th
Edition Adrenergic (Sympathomimetic) Bronchodilators
Gardenhire Questions with correct answers
1. Adrenergic bronchodilators mimic the actions of
a.
cAMP.
b.
acetylcholine.
c.
penicillin.
d.
epinephrine. Correct Answer-d.
epinephrine.
2. Relaxation of smooth airway muscle in the presence of reversible
airflow obstruction is a general indication for the use of
a.
mucolytics.
b.
adrenergic bronchodilators.
c.
antiinfective agents.
d.
steroids. Correct Answer-b.
,adrenergic bronchodilators.
3. Disease states that could benefit from the use of adrenergic
bronchodilators include which of the following?
1. Asthma
2. Bronchitis
3. Emphysema
4. Bronchiectasis
5. Pleural effusion
a.
1 and 3 only
b.
2, 4, and 5 only
c.
1, 2, 3, and 4 only
d.
1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 Correct Answer-c.
1, 2, 3, and 4 only
4. Short-acting b2 agonists are indicated for
a.
reduction of airway edema.
, b.
relief of acute reversible airflow obstruction.
c.
maintenance of bronchodilation.
d.
thinning of secretions. Correct Answer-b.
relief of acute reversible airflow obstruction.
5. Your patient is diagnosed with persistent asthma. Which type of drug
would you recommend for maintenance bronchodilation and control of
bronchospasm?
a.
Short-acting adrenergic agent
b.
Long-acting adrenergic agent
c.
a-adrenergic agent
d.
Mucolytic agent Correct Answer-b.
Long-acting adrenergic agent
6. Your patient presents with postextubation stridor. You recommend
racemic epinephrine for its
a.
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