Chapter 34 Bronchodilators and Antiasthma Drugs

Chapter 34  Bronchodilators and Antiasthma Drugs

Complete Chapter Questions And Answers
 

Sample Questions

1.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) encompasses which of the following? Select all that apply:
A)
Asthma
B)
Pulmonary embolism
C)
Pulmonary hypertension
D)
Chronic bronchitis
E)
Pneumonia

2.
A client with asthma should always carry a rescue inhaler or quick-relief medication with them at all times. Which of the following are considered quick-relief medications? Select all that apply:
A)
Salmeterol (Serevent)
B)
Metaproterenol (Alupent)
C)
Tiotropium (Spiriva)
D)
Albuterol (Proventil)
E)
Formoterol (Foradil)

3.
Which of the following can decrease theophylline levels? Select all that apply:
A)
Nicotine
B)
Allopurinol
C)
Verapamil
D)
Prednisone
E)
Levothyroxine

4.
Long-acting beta 2 agonists should be used cautiously in clients with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply:
A)
Hyperlipidemia
B)
Hypertension
C)
Glaucoma
D)
Hyperthyroidism
E)
Diabetes

5.
A client with exercise-induced bronchospasm calls the physician’s office to obtain a refill for his breathing medication. Which of the following should the nurse ask the physician to refill? Select all that apply:
A)
Beclomethasone (Qvar)
B)
Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
C)
Theophylline (Theo-Dur)
D)
Mometasone (Asmanex)
E)
Bitolterol (Tornalate)

Answer Key

1.
A, D
2.
B, D
3.
A, B, C
4.
B, C, D, E
5.
B, E