615-Pharm Exam 4 “We Got No More” Q&A 2023-2024 100% VERIFIED
1. Digoxin levels need to be monitored closely when the following medication is
... [Show More] started: 1 . Loratadine 2 . Diphenhydramine 3 . 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
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 . Betamethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid
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Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist
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Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist
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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 . 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 . Albuterol 2 . Pirbuterol 3 . Formoterol 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 . Congratulate him on making a positive change in his life.
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Recommend he try stopping smoking instead of the Atkin’s diet.
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Schedule him for regular testing of serum theophylline levels during his diet due to increased excretion of theophylline.
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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 . Reassure him this is probably a viral infection and should be better soon 2 . Have him seen the same day for an assessment and theophylline level 3 . 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) 2 . Used in the treatment of asthma 3 . Combined with albuterol for treatment of asthma exacerbations 4 [Show Less]