Questão 1
Questão
When using inhaled medications, how much typically reaches the airway?
Responda
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10-20%
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30-50%
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50-70%
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80-90%
Questão 2
Questão
Anti-cholinergics __________ the parasympathetic nervous system, rather than __________ the sympathetic nervous system.
Responda
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stimulate; block
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block; stimulate
Questão 3
Questão
Corticosteroids are great for asthma because they inhibit inflammatory mediators.
Questão 4
Questão
Which of the following are inflammatory mediators?
Questão 5
Questão
Leukotrienes result in increased secretions in airways.
Questão 6
Questão
‘Degranulation’ refers to destabilized mast cell membranes allowing the release of histamine.
Questão 7
Questão
Theophylline has a __________ therapeutic window?
Questão 8
Questão
How do anti-tussives work?
Responda
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a. anesthetize stretch receptors in bronchial track
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b. work directly on the ‘cough center’ in the brain
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c. both a and b are correct
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d. neither is true because its mechanism is unknown
Questão 9
Questão
In which drug class is there a drug with a “rotten egg” odor that may cause nausea?
Responda
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expectorants
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anti-tussives
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mucolytics
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decongestants
Questão 10
Questão
Cigarette smoking can cause hyper secretion of gastric acids.
Questão 11
Questão
Antacids are primarily used to relieve pain.
Questão 12
Questão
Stomach parietal cells are responsible for acid secretion.
Questão 13
Questão
Oral proton pump inhibitors are unstable in stomach acid and so must be taken enteric-coated.
Questão 14
Questão
Misoprostol is used to treat peptic ulcers caused by NSAIDs.
Questão 15
Questão
Anti-flatulents are not absorbed.
Questão 16
Questão
These anti-diarrheal drugs reduce GI cramping by blocking serotonin.
Questão 17
Questão
Which laxative softens the stool?
Responda
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hyperosmolars
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dietary fiber
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emollients
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stimulants
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lubricants
Questão 18
Questão
Which laxative prevents water reabsorption?
Responda
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hyperosmolars
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dietary fiber
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emollients
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stimulants
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lubricants
Questão 19
Questão
Both emetics and anti-emetics can work on the brain vomiting center.
Questão 20
Questão
Which laxative irritates intestinal mucosa to encourage peristalsis?
Responda
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hyperosmolars
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dietary fiber
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emollients
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stimulants
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lubricants