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the nebulizer used to aresolize ribavarin is the |
spag |
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aerosolized antibiotics have been most consistently used for which disease? |
cystic fibrosis |
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what is the mechanism of action for singulair? |
leukotrine receptor antagonist |
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after reviewing your patient's chart, you notice he experiences wheezing during his nebupent treatments.what should you suggest to the physician? |
have the patient use a b adrenergic bronchodilator before inhaling aerosolized nebupent |
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the mode of action of pentamidine is |
unknown |
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which of the following are antileukotrine agents? |
zafirlukast, zileuton, montelukast |
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ribavirin is is classified as |
virostatic |
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two common respiratory diseases in which inhaled corticosteroids are prescribed are? |
COPD and Asthma |
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long acting beta 2 agonists are indicated for? |
maintenance therapy for asthmatics |
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which nebulizer is used to administer aerosolized pentamidine? |
respirgard II |
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generic name for advair |
fluticasone/salmeterol |
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cromolyn prevents the extrusion of granules containing mediators of inflammationto the cell exterior.for this reason, cromolyn is referred to as a |
mast cell stabilizer |
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pentamidine |
nebupent |
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respiratory syncytial virus (rsv) can cause which of the following? |
2.bronchitis and 4.pneumonia |
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a significant side effect of corticosteriod use is inhibition of |
HPA axis |
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the only anti-leukotrine agent currently approved for use in patients younger than 5 years of age is |
singulair |
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a drug that inhibits growth of bacteria |
bacteriostatic |
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pulmicort generic name |
budesonide |
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dulera |
mometasone |
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corticosteroids are available in the united states in which dosage forms? |
all of the above |
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after a patient begins using cromyln sodium how long may it take to see clinical improvements? |
2-4 weeks |
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ribavarin brand name |
virazole |
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a product combining an inhaled steroid and bronchodilator |
dulera |
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airway obstruction that occurs with asthma is the result of which of the following EXCEPT |
excessive blood flow to the lungs |
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corticosteroids are used with asthmatics and patients with copd to achieve what effect? |
anti-inflammatory |
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what medication should be given for the treatment of rsv in premature infants and infants with BPD |
synagis |
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corticosteroids normally produced by the body are known as |
endogenous |
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symbicort |
budesonide/formoterol |
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non steroidal anti-asthma drugs are |
controllers |
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leukotrine modifiers may be given as a rescue agent for acute exacerbation of asthma.true or false? |
false |
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ihaled short acting adrenergic bronchodilators may be given as controller treatment of uncontrolled nocturnal asthma.true or false? |
false |
