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Question 1 of 5

Bronchodilators are useful in cough

A. Only when cough is non-productive

B. Only when cough is associated with thick sticky secretions

C. Only when reflex bronchoconstriction is associated

D. Irrespective of nature of cough or associated features

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Only when reflex bronchoconstriction is associated

Question 2 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

Question 3 of 5

An 11-year-old boy has just arrived in the ER with cystic fibrosis and a pulmonary infection. Upon assessment, you note very thick secretions. Which of the following drugs would you recommend for this patient?

A. Nebulized acetylcysteine

B. Nebulized dornase alpha

C. Nebulized 0.9% saline

D. Direct instillation of acetylcysteine into the lungs

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Nebulized dornase alpha

Question 4 of 5

Relatively higher dose of theophylline is required to attain therapeutic plasma concentration in

A. Smokers

B. Congestive heart failure patients

C. Those receiving erythromycin

D. Those receiving cimetidine

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Smokers

Question 5 of 5

The following drugs can be used in treatment of bronchial asthma EXCEPT:

A. Aminophylline

B. Salbutamol

C. Ketotifen

D. Carbachol

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Carbachol

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