The Respiratory System Drugs

15 Questions | By Keepitgreen | Updated: Mar 21, 2022 | Attempts: 1504

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A quiz pertaining to questions for the Respiratory System as from the Mosby's Pharmacy Technician Principals and Practice textbook.

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1.

What is the generic name of Ventolin?
- A.
  
  Fluticasone
- B.
  
  Salbutamol
- C.
  
  Zafirlukast
- D.
  
  Epinephrine
- E.
  
  Salmeterol
2.

What is the brand name for acetylcysteine?
- A.
  
  Alupent
- B.
  
  Sudafed
- C.
  
  Etibi
- D.
  
  Mucomyst
- E.
  
  Tussionex
3.

What is the generic name for Theo-Dur?
- A.
  
  Theophylline
- B.
  
  Montelukast
- C.
  
  Beclomethasone
- D.
  
  Guaifenesin
- E.
  
  Dextromethorphan
4.

What is the brand name for zafirlukast?
- A.
  
  Azmacort
- B.
  
  Isuprel
- C.
  
  Serevent
- D.
  
  Benylin
- E.
  
  Accolate
5.

What is the generic name for Claritin?
- A.
  
  Diphenhydramine
- B.
  
  Rifampin
- C.
  
  Loratadine
- D.
  
  Cromolyn
- E.
  
  Streptomycin
6.

What is the upper respiratory composed of?
- A.
  
  Bronchial tree, lungs, nasal cavaties
- B.
  
  Trachea, bronchial tubes, bronchial tree
- C.
  
  Pharynx, larynx, trachea
- D.
  
  Pharynx, larynx, nasal cavities, nose
7.

How much mucus is produced each day, on average?
- A.
  
  125ml
- B.
  
  250ml
- C.
  
  500ml
- D.
  
  175ml
- E.
  
  275ml
8.

What is the lower respiratory system composed of?
- A.
  
  Nose, pharynx, larynx, bronchial tree
- B.
  
  Trachea, bronchial tree, lungs
- C.
  
  Nose, nasal cavities, lungs
- D.
  
  Lungs, bronchial tree, nasal cavities
9.

The air we breathe is composed of what?
- A.
  
  23% oxygen, 77% nitrogen, 0.5% carbon dioxide
- B.
  
  21% nitrogen, 79% oxygen and 0.5% carbon dioxide
- C.
  
  21% carbon dioxide, 79% oxygen and 0.5% nitrogen
- D.
  
  21% oxygen, 79% nitrogen and 0.5% carbon dioxide
10.

Breathing is a __________ mechanism.
- A.
  
  Voluntary
- B.
  
  Involuntary
11.

What does apnea mean?
- A.
  
  Slow breathing
- B.
  
  Deep or rapid breathing
- C.
  
  Respiration stops (heart failure)
- D.
  
  Labored, or difficulty breathing
12.

What is tachypnea?
- A.
  
  Rapid breathing
- B.
  
  Slow breathing
- C.
  
  Labored or difficulty breathing
- D.
  
  Deep and rapid breathing
13.

True or false? The average respiration rate for adults is 12 to 18 breaths per minute, whereas a child's rate is 40 breaths per minute.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

What one is not a type of COPD?
- A.
  
  Bronchitis
- B.
  
  Asthma
- C.
  
  Emphysema
- D.
  
  Bronchiectasis
15.

What class is Rafadin (rifampin) in?
- A.
  
  Decongestant
- B.
  
  Xanthines
- C.
  
  Expectorant
- D.
  
  Antituberculosis
- E.
  
  Mucolytic