Pharmacology Final Exam Questions and Answers 2022 Verified and Graded A+
Which classification of rugs works primarily to remove secretion from the
... [Show More] respiratory tract by making the secretions thinner?
a) Anticholinergics
b) Expectorants
c) Oxygen
d) Antitussives Correct Answer b) Expectorants
Which of the following drug classifications suppresses coughing?
a) Antihistamines
b) Antitussives
c) Decongestants
d) Expectorants
e) Oxygen Correct Answer b) Antitussives
A common side effect of glucocorticoids is:
a) increased blood pressure
b) oral fungal infection
c) decreased heart rate
d) hyperthyroidism Correct Answer b) Oral fungal infection
Medications that liquify very thick lung secretions, which results in a more productive cough, are:
a) mast cell stabilizers
b) glucocorticoids
c) mucolytics
d) beta-adrenergic agents Correct Answer c) Mucolytics
Which test looks for the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis?
a) rheumatoid fever
b) viral load
c) bone scan
d) PPD Correct Answer d) PPD
All of the following are acceptable routes for oxygen EXCEPT:
a) Mask
b) Nasogastric
c) Tent
d) Nasal cannula Correct Answer b) Nasogastric
During respiration, oxygen (O2) is exchanged with which waste product?
a) CO
b) CO2
c) PO
d) PO2 Correct Answer b) CO2
The regulating organ of the rate and depth of breathing is the:
a) lungs
b) diaphragm
c) brain
d) liver Correct Answer c) Brain
The exchange of CO2 and O2 occurs in the:
a) alveoli
b) bronchi
c) bronchioles
d) trachea Correct Answer a) Alveoli
An example of a mast cell stabilizer is:
a) Relenza
b) Atrovent
c) Slo-Bid
d) Intal Correct Answer d) Intal
Which of the following statements about mast cell stabilizers is true?
a) They should be taken at the first sign of an asthma attack
b) The inhibit allergy cells from bursting open and releasing substances that cause inflammation
c) They increase the body's reaction to asthma triggers
d) They take about 60 minutes to start working Correct Answer b) The inhibit a;allergy cells from bursting open and releasing substances that cause inflammation [Show Less]