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Question 1 of 5

The following drug is contraindicated in bronchial asthma:

A. Nedocromil

B. Zafirlukast

C. Morphine

D. Salbutamol

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Morphine

Question 2 of 5

In an asthma patient treated with systemic corticosteroids, bronchodilator drugs

A. Are not needed

B. Are contraindicated

C. May be used on 'as and when required' basis

D. Are ineffective

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: May be used on 'as and when required' basis

Question 3 of 5

Pyridostigmine differs from neostigmine in that

A. More potent orally

B. Longer acting

C. Less muscarinic side effects

D. All of the above

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Longer acting

Question 4 of 5

A 64-year-old male patient is receiving an aerosol treatment with acetylcysteine and hypertonic saline via a small volume nebulizer. After only a few minutes, the patient suddenly becomes dyspneic. Which of the following is the most likely cause of this problem is?

A. Hypercapnia

B. Bronchospasm

C. Hypotension

D. Fluid overload

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Bronchospasm

Question 5 of 5

In acute severe asthma hydrocortisone:

A. Is usually given via the intravenous route

B. Subjective improvement following steroid administration takes 30-60 minutes

C. Is contraindicated in growing children

D. Is contraindicated in pregnancy

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Is usually given via the intravenous route