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Question 1 of 5

The first line in treatment of acute attack of bronchial asthma is the quick relief medication:

A. Inhaled $B_2$ - agonist

B. Muscarinic antagonist inhalation

C. Oral theophylline

D. Cromolyn sodium orally

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inhaled $B_2$ - agonist

Question 2 of 5

Adverse effects associated with the use of theophylline include:

A. Cardiac dysrhythmias

B. Convulsions

C. Oral candidiasis

D. Headache

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cardiac dysrhythmias

Question 3 of 5

The physician has ordered acetylcysteine for a COPD patient with a large amount of secretions. Upon assessment, you noticed that the patient has an inadequate cough. Which of the following would you recommend?

A. Perform a bronchoalveolar lavage

B. Nasotracheal suctioning after treatment

C. Postpone therapy until the patient can cough effectively

D. Give dornase alpha instead of acetylcysteine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nasotracheal suctioning after treatment

Question 4 of 5

Budesonide is a

A. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

B. High ceiling diuretic

C. Inhaled corticosteroid for asthma

D. Contraceptive

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inhaled corticosteroid for asthma

Question 5 of 5

What is symport?

A. Counter transport

B. Cotransport

C. Carrier mediated diffusion

D. Solvent drug

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Cotransport

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