Mock Exam Questions Unit2 PDF
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This is a mock exam on pharmacology and respiratory disorders, covering topics like drug mechanisms, side effects, and uses. It includes multiple choice questions and true/false questions.
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Mock Exam Questions 1. Which of the following is a non-selective adrenergic agonist used to treat anaphylaxis? a) Albuterol b) Epinephrine c) Phenylephrine d) Propranolol 2. What is a primary use for levocetirizine? a) Treating asthma b) Relieving a...
Mock Exam Questions 1. Which of the following is a non-selective adrenergic agonist used to treat anaphylaxis? a) Albuterol b) Epinephrine c) Phenylephrine d) Propranolol 2. What is a primary use for levocetirizine? a) Treating asthma b) Relieving allergy symptoms c) Managing hypertension d) Inducing muscle relaxation 3. Which drug is a first-generation antihistamine known for its sedative effects? a) Loratadine b) Fexofenadine c) Diphenhydramine d) Cetirizine 4. Which skeletal muscle relaxant is a non-depolarizing agent? a) Succinylcholine b) Rocuronium c) Dantrolene d) Baclofen 5. What is the mechanism of action for montelukast? a) Beta-2 receptor agonist b) Leukotriene receptor antagonist c) Anticholinergic d) Phosphodiesterase inhibitor 6. Which drug is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist used in COPD? a) Ipratropium b) Tiotropium c) Albuterol d) Theophylline 7. What side effect is commonly associated with first-generation antihistamines? a) Nausea b) Sedation c) Tachycardia d) Rash 8. Which medication is indicated for the treatment of drug-induced malignant hyperthermia? a) Dantrolene b) Baclofen c) Tizanidine d) Diphenhydramine 9. Which class of drugs is used primarily to prevent mast cell degranulation? a) Antihistamines b) Corticosteroids c) Mast cell stabilizers d) Bronchodilators 10. Which of the following is an adverse effect of corticosteroids? a) Bradycardia b) Weight gain c) Dry mouth d) Increased bronchial secretions 11. Which of the following is a selective beta-2 agonist? a) Epinephrine b) Salmeterol c) Propranolol d) Terbutaline 12. What is the primary action of ipratropium? a) Bronchodilation b) Antihistamine c) Muscle relaxation d) Anti-inflammatory 13. What is a major contraindication for using succinylcholine? a) Asthma b) Malignant hyperthermia c) Hypertension d) Diabetes 14. Which drug can cause drowsiness as a side effect and is used for motion sickness? a) Loratadine b) Diphenhydramine c) Fexofenadine d) Albuterol 15. Which of the following drugs is used for chronic management of asthma? a) Albuterol b) Theophylline c) Epinephrine d) Ipratropium 16. What is the main benefit of using second-generation antihistamines over first- generation? a) They are more effective. b) They have fewer sedative effects. c) They are cheaper. d) They have more drug interactions. 17. Which drug is classified as an anti-inflammatory for asthma? a) Albuterol b) Montelukast c) Ipratropium d) Theophylline 18. What is the primary use of cyclobenzaprine? a) Treating spasticity b) Treating acute muscle spasms c) Inducing anesthesia d) Preventing allergic reactions 19. Which drug is a non-narcotic cough suppressant? a) Dextromethorphan b) Benzonatate c) Hydrocodone d) Guaifenesin 20. Which drug class is used to relieve bronchoconstriction? a) Antihistamines b) Bronchodilators c) Corticosteroids d) Leukotriene inhibitors True or False Questions 21. Cromolyn sodium is primarily used for acute asthma attacks. True / False 22. Second-generation antihistamines can cross the blood-brain barrier. True / False 23. Dantrolene is effective in treating chronic pain conditions. True / False 24. Baclofen can cause withdrawal symptoms if stopped suddenly. True / False 25. Leukotrienes are involved in promoting bronchoconstriction and inflammation. True / False 26. Fexofenadine is less likely to cause sedation compared to diphenhydramine. True / False 27. Albuterol is a long-acting beta-2 agonist used for rescue therapy. True / False 28. Theophylline can cause gastrointestinal disturbances and cardiac arrhythmias. True / False 29. Ipratropium is a short-acting muscarinic antagonist. True / False 30. OnabotulinumtoxinA can be used for both cosmetic purposes and medical conditions. True / False 31. Histamine primarily causes vasodilation and increased vascular permeability. True / False 32. Rocuronium is a depolarizing muscle relaxant used for intubation. True / False 33. Montelukast is indicated for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. True / False 34. Diphenhydramine can be used to treat allergic reactions and is a first-line choice. True / False 35. Corticosteroids have an immediate effect on bronchoconstriction during an asthma attack. True / False 36. Albuterol is a non-selective beta agonist. True / False 37. Anticholinergic drugs can reduce mucus secretion in the airways. True / False 38. Dantrolene acts directly on the central nervous system to relax muscles. True / False 39. Hydrocodone is a non-narcotic cough suppressant. True / False 40. Leukotriene receptor antagonists are effective in reducing airway inflammation in asthma. True / False Answer Key 1. b 2. b 3. c 4. b 5. b 6. b 7. b 8. a 9. c 10. b 11. b 12. a 13. b 14. b 15. b 16. b 17. b 18. b 19. a 20. b 21. False 22. False 23. False 24. True 25. True 26. True 27. False 28. True 29. True 30. True 31. True 32. False 33. True 34. True 35. False 36. False 37. True 38. False 39. False 40. True 1. Which of the following is a non-selective adrenergic agonist used for treating anaphylaxis? a) Phenylephrine b) Epinephrine c) Dopamine d) Albuterol 2. What is the primary action of loratadine? a) Sedation b) Antihistamine c) Bronchodilation d) Muscle relaxation 3. Which medication is a first-generation antihistamine? a) Levocetirizine b) Fexofenadine c) Diphenhydramine d) Loratadine 4. Which skeletal muscle relaxant is classified as a depolarizing agent? a) Rocuronium b) Dantrolene c) Baclofen d) Succinylcholine 5. Montelukast is primarily used for what condition? a) Acute asthma attacks b) Chronic asthma management c) Allergic rhinitis d) Muscle spasms 6. What is the mechanism of action for ipratropium? a) Beta-2 receptor agonist b) Anticholinergic c) Corticosteroid d) Leukotriene antagonist 7. Which drug is indicated for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? a) Salmeterol b) Diphenhydramine c) Rocuronium d) Pyridostigmine 8. What is a common side effect of first-generation antihistamines? a) Insomnia b) Sedation c) Tachycardia d) Nausea 9. Which medication is used to treat drug-induced malignant hyperthermia? a) Dantrolene b) Succinylcholine c) Baclofen d) Diphenhydramine 10. Which class of drugs is primarily used as mast cell stabilizers? a) Antihistamines b) Corticosteroids c) Leukotriene inhibitors d) Cromolyn sodium 11. What is a serious adverse effect of corticosteroid use in children? a) Weight gain b) Growth retardation c) Insomnia d) Hypertension 12. Which of the following is a short-acting beta-2 agonist (SABA)? a) Salmeterol b) Formoterol c) Albuterol d) Montelukast 13. What is the primary action of theophylline? a) Anticholinergic b) Phosphodiesterase inhibitor c) Beta-2 agonist d) Corticosteroid 14. Which drug is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)? a) Ipratropium b) Tiotropium c) Albuterol d) Montelukast 15. What is a key benefit of using second-generation antihistamines over first- generation? a) More effective b) Less sedating c) Greater antihistamine potency d) Longer duration of action 16. Which medication is commonly prescribed for allergic rhinitis? a) Budesonide b) Theophylline c) Dantrolene d) Rocuronium 17. What is the mechanism of action of albuterol? a) Anticholinergic b) Beta-2 agonist c) Corticosteroid d) Antihistamine 18. Which of the following medications is used for chronic asthma control? a) Ipratropium b) Albuterol c) Salmeterol d) Diphenhydramine 19. What side effect is associated with the use of theophylline? a) Bradycardia b) Arrhythmias c) Drowsiness d) Muscle cramps 20. Which drug is indicated for the treatment of spastic disorders? a) Cyclobenzaprine b) Dantrolene c) Baclofen d) Both b and c 21. Which drug is an example of a non-narcotic cough suppressant? a) Benzonatate b) Hydrocodone c) Guaifenesin d) Theophylline 22. What is the primary use of cromolyn sodium? a) Treat asthma attacks b) Prevent allergic reactions c) Provide muscle relaxation d) Manage hypertension 23. Which medication blocks the action of acetylcholine at muscarinic receptors? a) Albuterol b) Ipratropium c) Diphenhydramine d) Montelukast 24. Which of the following drugs is used for muscle relaxation in surgical procedures? a) Dantrolene b) Rocuronium c) Baclofen d) Albuterol 25. What is a common adverse effect of long-term corticosteroid use? a) Fluid retention b) Hypoglycemia c) Bradycardia d) Insomnia 26. Which drug is often used in combination with albuterol for acute asthma attacks? a) Budesonide b) Ipratropium c) Theophylline d) Montelukast 27. What is the primary action of leukotriene inhibitors? a) Bronchodilation b) Antihistamine c) Inhibit leukotrienes d) Stabilize mast cells 28. Which of the following is a direct-acting nicotinic agonist? a) Varenicline b) Atropine c) Succinylcholine d) Pyridostigmine 29. What is the effect of beta-2 agonists on smooth muscle? a) Constriction b) Relaxation c) No effect d) Increased secretion 30. Which medication can lead to dry mouth as a side effect? a) Ipratropium b) Theophylline c) Montelukast d) Dantrolene 31. What is the primary use of baclofen? a) Treat respiratory distress b) Manage muscle spasms c) Control allergic reactions d) Reduce inflammation 32. Which drug is indicated for patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia? a) Prazosin b) Ipratropium c) Montelukast d) Succinylcholine 33. What is a common side effect of the non-selective beta-blocker propranolol? a) Hypertension b) Bradycardia c) Insomnia d) Increased heart rate 34. Which drug class is used primarily for managing asthma symptoms? a) Antihistamines b) Bronchodilators c) Corticosteroids d) Both b and c 35. What is a potential serious side effect of succinylcholine? a) Malignant hyperthermia b) Drowsiness c) Hypertension d) Diarrhea 36. Which medication is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor? a) Ipratropium b) Theophylline c) Montelukast d) Dantrolene 37. What is the primary purpose of using mast cell stabilizers? a) Prevent bronchoconstriction b) Reduce inflammation c) Prevent allergic reactions d) Both a and c 38. Which drug is used for acute bronchospasm relief? a) Budesonide b) Albuterol c) Montelukast d) Cromolyn sodium 39. What is a common indication for using corticosteroids? a) Muscle spasticity b) Inflammation control c) Allergic reactions d) Both b and c 40. Which medication is primarily used to treat allergic conjunctivitis? a) Cromolyn sodium b) Diphenhydramine c) Fexofenadine d) Albuterol