Pharm Practice Exam 3

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Airway disease, hypertension, endocarditis, CAD/dyslipidemia, heart failure, antiarrhythmics, anemias, DVT/thromboembolism

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1.

A patient complains that his asthma symptoms are awakening him two or three times a week. When asked he states he uses his SABA about daily. Which of the following treatments would be appropriate?
- A.
  
  SABA PRN
- B.
  
  SABA PRN and low dose ICS
- C.
  
  SABA PRN, low dose ICS and LABA
- D.
  
  SABA PRN, medium dose ICS and LABA
- E.
  
  SABA PRN, high dose ICS and LABA, consider omalizumab
2.

Which EPR-3 stage of asthma describes the patient in question 1?
- A.
  
  Intermittent
- B.
  
  Mild persistent
- C.
  
  Moderate persistent
- D.
  
  Severe persistent
3.

If the patient's asthma is well controlled, which of the following is false?
- A.
  
  Symptoms occur less than 2 days per week
- B.
  
  FEV1 is greater than 80% predicted or at personal best
- C.
  
  There is no interference with normal activities
- D.
  
  Nighttime awakenings occur less than twice per week
4.

Which of the following is not a short-acting Beta-2 agonist?
- A.
  
  Theophylline
- B.
  
  Levalbuterol
- C.
  
  Albuterol
- D.
  
  Salmeterol
5.

Which of the following drugs works by inhibiting phosphodiesterase, preventing the breakdown of cAMP, causing smooth muscle relaxation?
- A.
  
  Beta-2 agonists
- B.
  
  Methylxanthines
- C.
  
  Anticholinergics
- D.
  
  Corticosteroids
6.

Which will decrease the metabolism of theophylline?
- A.
  
  Smoking
- B.
  
  Phenytoin
- C.
  
  Oral contraceptives
- D.
  
  Erythromycin
7.

What is the therapeutic range of methylxanthine?
- A.
  
  1-10 mg/dL
- B.
  
  5-15 mg/dL
- C.
  
  1-15 mg/dL
- D.
  
  5-20 mg/dL
8.

Which of the following is not an adverse effect of methylxanthine?
- A.
  
  CNS stimulation
- B.
  
  Arrhythmia
- C.
  
  Dysphonia
- D.
  
  Convulsions
9.

Which of the following is not in the current guidelines for asthma?
- A.
  
  Beta-2 Agonists
- B.
  
  Anticholinergics
- C.
  
  Corticosteroids
- D.
  
  Leukotriene modifiers
10.

Which of the following is true concerning patient education for use of an MDI?
- A.
  
  Pts should put the inhaler in their mouth, especially when using steroids.
- B.
  
  The patient should wait 15-30 seconds between puffs in all inhalers except SABAs
- C.
  
  The patient should press the inhaler while breathing out slowly and deeply
- D.
  
  Patients should hold their breath as they count to ten slowly if possible.
11.

Infiltration with basophils is associated with:
- A.
  
  Asthma
- B.
  
  COPD
- C.
  
  Hypertension
- D.
  
  Endocarditis
12.

Which is the strongest diuretic?
- A.
  
  Hydrochlorothiazide
- B.
  
  Spironolactone
- C.
  
  Furosemide
- D.
  
  Amiloride
13.

Which of the following is a non-selective beta blocker?
- A.
  
  Atenolol
- B.
  
  Propanolol
- C.
  
  Metoprolol
- D.
  
  Acebutolol