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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)?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>For prevention of exercise-induced asthma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key content regarding the use of beclomethasone (Beconase)?

    <p>Should be used for short-term exacerbations only (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a specific risk associated with using salmeterol (Serevent)?

    <p>May lead to paradoxical bronchospasm if overused (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most effective treatment for asthma?

    <p>Short Acting Beta-Adrenergic Agonist (SABA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antihistamine is known for causing paradoxical CNS stimulation and urinary retention?

    <p>Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the preferred route for administering steroids for treating rhinitis?

    <p>Intranasal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication class should only be used for non-productive cough?

    <p>Antitussives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key purpose of expectorants?

    <p>Thinning secretions for easier coughing up (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of antihistamine is less sedating?

    <p>Loratadine (Claritin) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main risk of using oral decongestants?

    <p>Systemic side effects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication class is preferred as a rescue treatment for asthma?

    <p>Short Acting Beta-Adrenergic Agonist (SABA) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of antitussives?

    <p>Blocking the cough reflex in the medulla (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a patient do when taking expectorants?

    <p>Read OTC labels carefully (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary effect of antitussives?

    <p>Suppressing coughing (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main risk of using oral decongestants?

    <p>Rebound congestion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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