Question 1

Which of the following nonsteroidal antiasthma agents is formulated as a subcutaneous injection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zileuton
B)  Xolair
C)  Montelukast
D)  ZafirlukastE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Nonsteroidal antiasthma drugs are

Accepted Answer

A)  relievers.
B)   ( antagonists.) 
C)  antiinfectives.
D)  controllers.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B) D

Question 3

The most commonly reported side effect of cromolyn sodium is

Accepted Answer

A)  diarrhea.
B)  pneumonia.
C)  nasal congestion.
D)  headache.E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 4

Which type of asthma is associated with allergic reactions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chronic
B)  Intrinsic
C)  Acute
D)  ExtrinsicE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

A 22-year-old patient is experiencing an acute exacerbation of her asthma and is complaining of wheezing and shortness of breath.Which is the most appropriate medication to help relieve her symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Omalizumab
B)  Zileuton
C)  Cromolyn sodium
D)  AlbuterolE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

Which of the following is a monoclonal antibody used to treat asthma?

Accepted Answer

A)  Omalizumab
B)  Zileuton
C)  Zafirlukast
D)  MontelukastE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 7

Which of the following are antileukotriene agents?
1) Zafirlukast
2) Zileuton
3) Cromolyn sodium
4) Montelukast

Accepted Answer

A)  1,2,and 4 only
B)  3 and 4 only
C)  1,2,and 3 only
D)  2,3,and 4 onlyE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 8

Allergic inflammation of the airway is the product of an immune response,and the ________________ plays a central role in attracting mast cells and eosinophils.

Accepted Answer

A)  T lymphocyte
B)  B lymphocyte
C)  A and B
D)  Neither A nor BE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Zileuton is administered by

Accepted Answer

A)  DPI.
B)  tablet.
C)  MDI.
D)  nebulizer.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 10

Which of the following agents is considered a mast cell stabilizer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Montelukast
B)  Zafirlukast
C)  Cromolyn sodium
D)  ZileutonE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Zafirlukast is a

Accepted Answer

A)  leukotriene receptor stimulator.
B)  leukotriene receptor antagonist.
C)  β adrenergic.
D)  corticosteroid.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

What is the mechanism of action for Singulair?

Accepted Answer

A)  5-LO inhibitor
B)  Leukotriene receptor antagonist
C)  Leukotriene receptor agonist
D)  Monoclonal antibodiesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Accolate is the brand name for which medication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Zafirlukast
B)  Montelukast
C)  Zileuton
D)  OmalizumabE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Leukotrienes exhibit which of the following effects?
1) Increased mucus secretion
2) Inhibition of normal ciliary action
3) Increased airway edema
4) Bronchoconstriction
5) Recruitment of other inflammatory cells into airways

Accepted Answer

A)  4 only
B)  1,2,and 4 only
C)  3,4,and 5 only
D)  1,2,3,4,and 5E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

Zileuton interacts with which of the following respiratory care drugs?
1) Theophylline
2) Albuterol
3) Warfarin
4) Ipratropium bromide
5) Beclomethasone

Accepted Answer

A)  1 and 3 only
B)  2 and 4 only
C)  3 and 5 only
D)  1 and 5 onlyE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Cromolyn sodium is available in what form?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nebulizer solution
B)  Tablet
C)  MDI
D)  Nasal sprayE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) A

Question 17

The usual dose of nebulized cromolyn sodium is

Accepted Answer

A)  10 mg four times per day.
B)  20 mg four times per day.
C)  30 mg three times per day.
D)  80 mg three times per day.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Bobby is in a sickle cell crisis.Along with his pain medications,he received a medication via inhalation.His mother asks you if you know what the medication was.What is one possibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Albuterol
B)  Cromolyn
C)  Combivent
D)  RelenzaE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

Mast cells are

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical mediators that cause inflammation.
B)  agents that block the inflammatory response in asthma.
C)  agents used prophylactically to treat the inflammatory response in asthma.
D)  connective tissue cells that contain heparin and histamine.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

After a patient begins using cromolyn sodium,how long may it take before clinical improvement in the patient's symptoms is seen?

Accepted Answer

A)  24 hours
B)  4 to 6 days
C)  2 to 4 weeks
D)  1 to 3 monthsE) A) and D)
F) None of the above C

Exam 12: Nonsteroidal Antiasthma Agents

Which of the following nonsteroidal antiasthma agents is formulated as a subcutaneous injection?

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Nonsteroidal antiasthma drugs are

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The most commonly reported side effect of cromolyn sodium is

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Which type of asthma is associated with allergic reactions?

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A 22-year-old patient is experiencing an acute exacerbation of her asthma and is complaining of wheezing and shortness of breath.Which is the most appropriate medication to help relieve her symptoms?

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Which of the following is a monoclonal antibody used to treat asthma?

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Which of the following are antileukotriene agents? 1) Zafirlukast 2) Zileuton 3) Cromolyn sodium 4) Montelukast

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Allergic inflammation of the airway is the product of an immune response,and the ________________ plays a central role in attracting mast cells and eosinophils.

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Zileuton is administered by

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Which of the following agents is considered a mast cell stabilizer?

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Zafirlukast is a

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What is the mechanism of action for Singulair?

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Accolate is the brand name for which medication?

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Leukotrienes exhibit which of the following effects? 1) Increased mucus secretion 2) Inhibition of normal ciliary action 3) Increased airway edema 4) Bronchoconstriction 5) Recruitment of other inflammatory cells into airways

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Zileuton interacts with which of the following respiratory care drugs? 1) Theophylline 2) Albuterol 3) Warfarin 4) Ipratropium bromide 5) Beclomethasone

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Cromolyn sodium is available in what form?

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The usual dose of nebulized cromolyn sodium is

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Bobby is in a sickle cell crisis.Along with his pain medications,he received a medication via inhalation.His mother asks you if you know what the medication was.What is one possibility?

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Mast cells are

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After a patient begins using cromolyn sodium,how long may it take before clinical improvement in the patient's symptoms is seen?

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