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Which route of administration is used for pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)?
Which route of administration is used for pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)?
- Oral (correct)
- Drops
- Spray
- Inhalation
What is the main adverse effect of sympathomimetics (decongestants)?
What is the main adverse effect of sympathomimetics (decongestants)?
- Cardiovascular effects
- Rebound congestion (correct)
- CNS stimulation
- Abuse potential
Which drug class makes cough more productive by stimulating the flow of respiratory tract secretions?
Which drug class makes cough more productive by stimulating the flow of respiratory tract secretions?
- Antivirals
- Mucolytics
- Antitussives
- Expectorants (correct)
Which type of drugs are used to treat asthma, airway inflammation, and bronchoconstriction?
Which type of drugs are used to treat asthma, airway inflammation, and bronchoconstriction?
What is the main action of expectorants?
What is the main action of expectorants?
What are the major adverse effects of nasal decongestants?
What are the major adverse effects of nasal decongestants?
Which route of administration is preferred for stable COPD?
Which route of administration is preferred for stable COPD?
Which drug is used as a rescue inhaler for acute bronchospasm?
Which drug is used as a rescue inhaler for acute bronchospasm?
Which drug is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma?
Which drug is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma?
Which drug is commonly prescribed for severe COPD/bronchitis as a second-line option?
Which drug is commonly prescribed for severe COPD/bronchitis as a second-line option?
True or false: Inhaled beta2-adrenergic agonists are only used for short-term relief of respiratory symptoms?
True or false: Inhaled beta2-adrenergic agonists are only used for short-term relief of respiratory symptoms?
True or false: Nasal decongestants are contraindicated in patients with glaucoma?
True or false: Nasal decongestants are contraindicated in patients with glaucoma?
True or false: Combination products are commonly used to treat the common cold?
True or false: Combination products are commonly used to treat the common cold?
Sympathomimetics (decongestants) reduce nasal congestion by activating beta1-adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessels.
Sympathomimetics (decongestants) reduce nasal congestion by activating beta1-adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessels.
Rebound congestion is a potential adverse effect of sympathomimetics (decongestants).
Rebound congestion is a potential adverse effect of sympathomimetics (decongestants).
Antitussives are drugs used to stimulate the flow of respiratory tract secretions.
Antitussives are drugs used to stimulate the flow of respiratory tract secretions.
True or false: Methylxanthines have the same chemical structure as caffeine.
True or false: Methylxanthines have the same chemical structure as caffeine.
True or false: Mast cell stabilizers are effective for acute asthma attacks.
True or false: Mast cell stabilizers are effective for acute asthma attacks.
True or false: Immunosuppressant monoclonal antibodies are used to treat allergic asthma.
True or false: Immunosuppressant monoclonal antibodies are used to treat allergic asthma.
True or false: Glucocorticoids administered intranasally can suppress congestion and nasal itching.
True or false: Glucocorticoids administered intranasally can suppress congestion and nasal itching.
Match the following respiratory drugs with their correct descriptions:
Match the following respiratory drugs with their correct descriptions:
Match the following drug categories with their correct prototypes:
Match the following drug categories with their correct prototypes:
Match the following drugs with their correct routes of administration:
Match the following drugs with their correct routes of administration:
Match the following bronchodilators with their mechanisms of action:
Match the following bronchodilators with their mechanisms of action:
Match the following routes of administration for beta2-adrenergic agonists with their usage:
Match the following routes of administration for beta2-adrenergic agonists with their usage:
Match the following antihistamines with their generation:
Match the following antihistamines with their generation:
Match the following glucocorticoids with their routes of administration:
Match the following glucocorticoids with their routes of administration:
Match the following drugs with their primary usage:
Match the following drugs with their primary usage:
Match the following adverse effects with the correct drug:
Match the following adverse effects with the correct drug:
Match the following drugs with their adverse effects:
Match the following drugs with their adverse effects:
Which drug class is used to reduce nasal congestion by activating beta1-adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessels?
Which drug class is used to reduce nasal congestion by activating beta1-adrenergic receptors on nasal blood vessels?
True or false: Methylxanthines have the same chemical structure as caffeine.
True or false: Methylxanthines have the same chemical structure as caffeine.
What is the main action of expectorants?
What is the main action of expectorants?
Which drug is commonly prescribed for severe COPD/bronchitis as a second-line option?
Which drug is commonly prescribed for severe COPD/bronchitis as a second-line option?
What is the main action of expectorants?
What is the main action of expectorants?
Which drug class makes cough more productive by stimulating the flow of respiratory tract secretions?
Which drug class makes cough more productive by stimulating the flow of respiratory tract secretions?
Which route of administration is most commonly used for delivering drugs directly to their site of action in the respiratory system?
Which route of administration is most commonly used for delivering drugs directly to their site of action in the respiratory system?
Which drug class is most effective for acute bronchospasm in the respiratory system?
Which drug class is most effective for acute bronchospasm in the respiratory system?
Which drug is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma?
Which drug is contraindicated in patients with glaucoma?
Which drug is commonly used as a rescue inhaler for acute bronchospasm and has adverse effects such as tachycardia and angina?
Which drug is commonly used as a rescue inhaler for acute bronchospasm and has adverse effects such as tachycardia and angina?
