615-Pharm Exam 4 “We Got No More”
100% CORRECT Q&A LATEST UPDATE
2023-2024
1. Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following
... [Show More] medication is started:
1
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Loratadine
2
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Diphenhydramine
3
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Ipratropium
4
.
Albuterol
Albuterol
2. Patients with pheochromocytoma should avoid which of the following classes of drugs
because of the possibility of developing hypertensive crisis?
1
.
Expectorants
2
.
Beta-2-agonists
3
.
Antitussives
4
.
Antihistamines
Beta 2-agonists
2
3. Stan, a 42-year-old African American, has moderate persistent asthma. Which of the
following asthma medications should be used cautiously, if at all?
1
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Betamethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid
2
.
Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist
3
.
Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist
4
.
Montelukast, a leukotriene modifier
Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist
4. Long-acting beta-agonists (LTBAs) received a Black Box Warning from the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration due to the:
1
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Risk of life-threatening dermatological reactions
2 Increased incidence of cardiac events when LTBAs are used
.
3
.
Increased risk of asthma-related deaths when LTBAs are
used
4
.
Risk for life-threatening alterations in electrolytes
Increased risk of asthma-related deaths when LTBAs are used
5. The bronchodilator of choice for patients taking propranolol is:
1
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Albuterol
2
.
Pirbuterol
3
.
Formoterol
3
4
.
Ipratropium
Ipratropium
6. Mathew is a 52-year-old overweight smoker taking theophylline for his persistent asthma.
He tells his provider he is going to start the Atkin’s diet for weight loss. The appropriate
response would be:
1
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Congratulate him on making a positive change in his life.
2
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Recommend he try stopping smoking instead of the Atkin’s
diet.
3
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Schedule him for regular testing of serum theophylline levels
during his diet due to increased excretion of theophylline.
4
.
Decrease his theophylline dose because a high-protein diet
may lead to elevated theophylline levels.
Recommend smoking cessation
7. Marty takes theophylline for his persistent asthma and calls the office with a complaint
of nausea, vomiting, and headache. The best advice for him would be to:
1
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Reassure him this is probably a viral infection and should be
better soon
2
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Have him seen the same day for an assessment and
theophylline level
3
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Schedule him for an appointment in 2 to 3 days, which he
can cancel if he is better
4
.
Order a theophylline level at the laboratory for him
Schedule him an appointment in 2-3 days
8. Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) is an inhaled anticholinergic:
1
.
Used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD)
4
2
.
Used in the treatment of asthma
3
.
Combined with albuterol for treatment of asthma
exacerbations
4
.
Combined with fluticasone for the treatment of persistent [Show Less]