Respiratory Medications Quiz

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Which class of drugs helps to treat chest congestion by thinning mucus in the airways?

  • Corticosteroids
  • Expectorants (correct)
  • Bronchodilators
  • Anti-Tussives

What is the indication for using a rescue inhaler?

  • Used for prevention of respiratory symptoms
  • Used during respiratory symptoms of distress (correct)
  • Used for thinning mucus in the airways
  • Used daily as directed

Which inhaler is often used as a rescue inhaler?

  • Advair HFA fluticasone/salmeterol
  • Flovent fluticasone
  • Ventolin HFA albuterol (V) (correct)
  • Symbicort budesonide/formoterol

What does a nebulizer refer to?

<p>A respiratory machine used for inhalation treatments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication class treats inflammation in the airways?

<p>Corticosteroids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a peak flow meter?

<p>To test how quickly a patient can expel air (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which class of drugs opens the airways by dilating the bronchi?

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

What does an MDI (metered-dose inhaler) refer to?

<p>An aerosol device for delivering medication by inhalation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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