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Which of the following is a key content regarding the use of albuterol (Ventolin)?
Which of the following is a key content regarding the use of albuterol (Ventolin)?
- Should be kept in an open package until ready to use
- Has a wide therapeutic index
- Should be used as a long-acting medication
- Using too much might reverse intended effects (correct)
What is a specific caution regarding the use of tioptropium (Spiriva)?
What is a specific caution regarding the use of tioptropium (Spiriva)?
- It has a wide therapeutic index
- Capsule should be kept outside of the package until ready to use (correct)
- Capsule is used as a rescue inhaler
- It is a sympathomimetic drug
Why should patients taking theophylline avoid ingesting other sources of caffeine?
Why should patients taking theophylline avoid ingesting other sources of caffeine?
- Theophylline may interact with many medications (correct)
- Caffeine enhances the therapeutic effects of theophylline
- Theophylline has a wide therapeutic index
- Theophylline has a long half-life
When is montelukast (Singulair) recommended for use?
When is montelukast (Singulair) recommended for use?
What is a key content regarding the use of beclomethasone (Beconase)?
What is a key content regarding the use of beclomethasone (Beconase)?
What is a specific risk associated with using salmeterol (Serevent)?
What is a specific risk associated with using salmeterol (Serevent)?
What is the most effective treatment for asthma?
What is the most effective treatment for asthma?
Which type of antihistamine is known for causing paradoxical CNS stimulation and urinary retention?
Which type of antihistamine is known for causing paradoxical CNS stimulation and urinary retention?
What is the preferred route for administering steroids for treating rhinitis?
What is the preferred route for administering steroids for treating rhinitis?
Which medication class should only be used for non-productive cough?
Which medication class should only be used for non-productive cough?
What is the key purpose of expectorants?
What is the key purpose of expectorants?
Which type of antihistamine is less sedating?
Which type of antihistamine is less sedating?
What is the main risk of using oral decongestants?
What is the main risk of using oral decongestants?
Which medication class is preferred as a rescue treatment for asthma?
Which medication class is preferred as a rescue treatment for asthma?
What is the primary effect of antitussives?
What is the primary effect of antitussives?
What should a patient do when taking expectorants?
What should a patient do when taking expectorants?
What is the primary effect of antitussives?
What is the primary effect of antitussives?
What is the main risk of using oral decongestants?
What is the main risk of using oral decongestants?
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