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Drugs affecting the respiratory system edapt Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
A patient suffering status asthmatics presents in the emergency department. Even large parenteral doses of a selective $B_2$ agonist fail to dilate the airways adequately; rather, they cause dangerous degrees of tachycardia. Which of the following pharmacologic interventions or approaches is most likely to control the acute symptoms and restore the bronchodilator efficacy of the adrenergic drug?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Which of the following terms best describes the antagonism of leukotriene's bronchoconstrictor effect (mediated at leukotriene receptors) by terbutaline (acting α adrenoceptors) in a patient with asthma?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
Drugs that can dilate bronchi during an acute asthmatic attack include all of the following except
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which one of the following drugs is most suitable for management of essential tremor in a patient who has pulmonary disease?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following tests is used at home to assess therapy and determine if a patient with asthma should seek emergency care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.