Sample Questions and Answers
Which of the following is a common side effect of beta-agonist inhalers?
A) Hypotension
B) Tachycardia
C) Hypokalemia
D) Bradycardia
Answer: B) Tachycardia
Which of the following medications is a corticosteroid commonly used in the treatment of asthma?
A) Albuterol
B) Fluticasone
C) Ipratropium
D) Montelukast
Answer: B) Fluticasone
Which class of drugs is primarily used to manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?
A) Beta-blockers
B) Proton pump inhibitors
C) Bronchodilators
D) Antihistamines
Answer: C) Bronchodilators
What is the primary action of a long-acting beta-agonist (LABA)?
A) Increase mucus production
B) Dilate the bronchial airways
C) Reduce inflammation in the airways
D) Decrease histamine release
Answer: B) Dilate the bronchial airways
Which of the following drugs is a leukotriene modifier used for asthma management?
A) Prednisone
B) Montelukast
C) Salmeterol
D) Theophylline
Answer: B) Montelukast
A common side effect of inhaled corticosteroids is:
A) Oral thrush
B) Dry mouth
C) Increased heart rate
D) Weight loss
Answer: A) Oral thrush
Which medication is a short-acting bronchodilator often used in acute asthma attacks?
A) Salmeterol
B) Albuterol
C) Budesonide
D) Tiotropium
Answer: B) Albuterol
Which of the following is a potential side effect of using theophylline?
A) Drowsiness
B) Tremors
C) Bradycardia
D) Weight gain
Answer: B) Tremors
Which of the following drugs is used as a rescue medication during an asthma attack?
A) Fluticasone
B) Salmeterol
C) Albuterol
D) Montelukast
Answer: C) Albuterol
What is the primary function of anticholinergic medications in the treatment of COPD?
A) Decrease bronchospasm
B) Decrease airway inflammation
C) Increase mucus clearance
D) Enhance beta-agonist effects
Answer: A) Decrease bronchospasm
Which of the following drugs can be used in combination with a beta-agonist in a metered-dose inhaler?
A) Budesonide
B) Ipratropium
C) Dextromethorphan
D) Azithromycin
Answer: B) Ipratropium
A patient on long-term oral corticosteroids for asthma may develop which of the following conditions?
A) Osteoporosis
B) Hypoglycemia
C) Hypertension
D) Anemia
Answer: A) Osteoporosis
What is the role of cromolyn sodium in asthma management?
A) Bronchodilation
B) Inhibition of leukotriene synthesis
C) Mast cell stabilization
D) Decreasing mucus production
Answer: C) Mast cell stabilization
Which of the following medications should be avoided in patients with COPD due to the risk of paradoxical bronchospasm?
A) Albuterol
B) Tiotropium
C) Salmeterol
D) Ipratropium
Answer: A) Albuterol
Which of the following is a combination drug used to treat both asthma and COPD?
A) Advair (Fluticasone and Salmeterol)
B) Zyrtec (Cetirizine and Loratadine)
C) Singulair (Montelukast)
D) Xopenex (Levalbuterol)
Answer: A) Advair (Fluticasone and Salmeterol)
Which of the following is true regarding inhaled corticosteroids?
A) They are used as rescue medications during acute asthma attacks
B) They should be used daily for long-term control of asthma
C) They work primarily by dilating the bronchial airways
D) They have no effect on airway inflammation
Answer: B) They should be used daily for long-term control of asthma
Which of the following is a contraindication for using a beta-agonist inhaler?
A) Asthma
B) Severe heart disease
C) Mild COPD
D) Allergies to pollen
Answer: B) Severe heart disease
Which of the following respiratory drugs can be used to treat an acute exacerbation of COPD?
A) Montelukast
B) Ipratropium
C) Beclometasone
D) Diphenhydramine
Answer: B) Ipratropium
Which of the following is a side effect of the drug ipratropium?
A) Increased salivation
B) Constipation
C) Dry mouth
D) Increased mucus production
Answer: C) Dry mouth
Which of the following is the mechanism of action of the drug montelukast in asthma treatment?
A) Beta-2 receptor agonist
B) Leukotriene receptor antagonist
C) Corticosteroid receptor agonist
D) Mast cell stabilizer
Answer: B) Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Which of the following respiratory medications is associated with a risk of adrenal suppression when used for prolonged periods?
A) Ipratropium
B) Albuterol
C) Fluticasone
D) Theophylline
Answer: C) Fluticasone
Which of the following drugs is commonly prescribed for chronic management of COPD and works by blocking muscarinic receptors?
A) Salmeterol
B) Tiotropium
C) Fluticasone
D) Albuterol
Answer: B) Tiotropium
Which of the following is the primary effect of short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs)?
A) Decrease bronchial inflammation
B) Open the airways by relaxing smooth muscles
C) Increase mucus production
D) Inhibit mast cell degranulation
Answer: B) Open the airways by relaxing smooth muscles
What is the most common use for combination inhalers containing a corticosteroid and a long-acting beta-agonist?
A) Treatment of acute asthma attacks
B) Prevention of asthma attacks and chronic asthma control
C) Management of allergies
D) Treatment of cough and cold
Answer: B) Prevention of asthma attacks and chronic asthma control
Which of the following drugs is used to treat both asthma and allergic rhinitis?
A) Montelukast
B) Albuterol
C) Salmeterol
D) Beclometasone
Answer: A) Montelukast
Which of the following is a potential side effect of long-term use of oral corticosteroids in respiratory conditions?
A) Hyperglycemia
B) Hypertension
C) Osteoporosis
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
What is the primary purpose of using a spacer with an inhaler?
A) To increase the dose of the medication
B) To reduce side effects
C) To ensure the medication reaches the lungs
D) To increase the frequency of dosing
Answer: C) To ensure the medication reaches the lungs
Which of the following drugs is used for both maintenance and rescue in the treatment of asthma?
A) Albuterol
B) Theophylline
C) Salmeterol
D) Prednisone
Answer: B) Theophylline
Which of the following is true about the drug salmeterol?
A) It is a short-acting beta-agonist
B) It is used as a rescue inhaler during acute asthma attacks
C) It is a long-acting beta-agonist
D) It causes bronchodilation by inhibiting phosphodiesterase
Answer: C) It is a long-acting beta-agonist
Which of the following medications is a common side effect of albuterol use?
A) Tachycardia
B) Diarrhea
C) Drowsiness
D) Dehydration
Answer: A) Tachycardia
Which of the following is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) used in the management of COPD?
A) Salmeterol
B) Ipratropium
C) Tiotropium
D) Theophylline
Answer: C) Tiotropium
Which of the following medications is a combination of a corticosteroid and a long-acting beta-agonist?
A) Advair (Fluticasone and Salmeterol)
B) Spiriva (Tiotropium)
C) Symbicort (Budesonide and Formoterol)
D) Singulair (Montelukast)
Answer: C) Symbicort (Budesonide and Formoterol)
What is the primary mechanism of action of methylxanthines such as theophylline?
A) Increase mucus clearance
B) Inhibit phosphodiesterase, increasing cAMP levels
C) Block leukotriene receptors
D) Stimulate beta-2 receptors
Answer: B) Inhibit phosphodiesterase, increasing cAMP levels
Which of the following drugs is classified as a mast cell stabilizer?
A) Cromolyn sodium
B) Salmeterol
C) Albuterol
D) Ipratropium
Answer: A) Cromolyn sodium
Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for an acute asthma exacerbation?
A) Long-acting beta-agonist (LABA)
B) Short-acting beta-agonist (SABA)
C) Inhaled corticosteroids
D) Leukotriene receptor antagonists
Answer: B) Short-acting beta-agonist (SABA)
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