NR 508 Week 7 Quiz (100% Correct)
Question 1
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Long-acting beta-agonists (LTBAs) received a Black Box Warning from the U.S. Food and Drug
... [Show More] Administration due to the
risk for life-threatening alterations in electrolytes.
risk of life-threatening dermatological reactions.
increased incidence of cardiac events when LTBAs are used.
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increased risk of asthma-related deaths when LTBAs are used.
Question 2
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Treatment for mild intermittent asthma is
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short-acting beta-2-agonists (albuterol) as needed.
long-acting beta-2-agonists every morning as a preventative.
daily inhaled medium-dose corticosteroids.
Montelukast (Singulair) daily.
Question 3
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Second-generation antihistamines such as loratadine (Claritin) are prescribed for seasonal allergies because they are
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less sedating than the first-generation antihistamines.
prescription products, therefore are covered by insurance.
able to be taken with central nervous system (CNS) sedatives, such as alcohol.
more effective than first-generation antihistamines.
Question 4
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Patients with a COPD exacerbation may require
Leukotriene therapy.
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systemic corticosteroid burst.
continuous inhaled beta-2-agonists.
doubling of inhaled corticosteroid dose.
Question 5
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The most cost-effective treatment for two or three impetigo lesions on the face is
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Mupirocin ointment.
oral amoxicillin/clavulanate (Augmentin).
Retapamulin (Altabax) ointment.
topical clindamycin solution.
Question 6
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A 42-year-old African American, has moderate persistent asthma. Which of the following asthma medications should be used cautiously, if at all?
Montelukast, a leukotriene modifier
Albuterol, a short-acting beta-agonist
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Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist
Betamethasone, an inhaled corticosteroid
Question 7
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Patients who are treated with greater than 100 grams per week of topical calcipotriene for psoriasis need to be monitored for
high vitamin D levels.
hyperkalemia.
hypercalcemia.
hyperuricemia.
Question 8
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Tiotropium bromide (Spiriva) is an inhaled anticholinergic
used in the treatment of asthma.
combined with fluticasone for the treatment of persistent asthma.
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used for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
combined with albuterol for treatment of asthma exacerbations.
Question 9
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Montelukast (Singulair) may be prescribed
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prophylaxis and chronic treatment of mild persisent asthma in a 2-year-old child
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for relief of symptoms in an 18-month-old child with seasonal allergic rhinitis.
as a rescue medication for a 6-year-old child with exercise-induced asthma.
Prevention of exercise-induced asthma in a 6-month-old child.
Question 10
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In children age 5 to 11 years mild-persistent asthma is diagnosed when asthma symptoms occur
at nighttime one to two times a month.
less than twice a week.
daily.
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at nighttime three to four times a month. [Show Less]