T12 Ch 21, 22

Question 1

Patients with __________ asthma experience symptoms less than two times a month, and the symptoms do not interfere with normal activity.

a. Intermittent
b. Mild persistent
c. Moderate persistent
d. Severe persistent

Answer 1

a. Intermittent

Question 2

Asthma may be precipitated by: (1) allergens, (2) exercise, (3) stress

a. 2, 3
b. 1, 2, 3
c. 1, 2
d. 1, 3

Answer 2

b. 1, 2, 3

Question 3

Which of the following drugs is the most effective long-term treatment for control of symptoms in all patients with mild, moderate, or severe persistent asthma?

a. Cromolyn
b. LT modifiers
c. Long-acting beta2-agonists
d. Theophylline
e. Corticosteroids

Answer 3

e. Corticosteroids

Question 4

__________ is the least toxic of all asthma medications.

a. Cromolyn
b. Theophylline
c. Fluticasone
d. Zileuton
e. Omalizumab

Answer 4

a. Cromolyn

Question 5

Which of the following gastrointestinal drugs is used to treat nausea?

a. Prochlorperazine
b. Ranitidine
c. Mineral oil
d. Lansoprazole
e. Loperamide

Answer 5

a. Prochlorperazine

Question 6

Which of the following agents is the drug of choice for NSAID-induced ulcers?

a. Omeprazole
b. Metoclopramide
c. Ranitidine
d. Misoprostol

Answer 6

d. Misoprostol

Question 7

Use of which laxative is able to interfere with the absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K)?

a. Magnesium sulfate
b. Bisacodyl
c. Dioctyl sodium sulfosuccinate
d. Mineral oil

Answer 7

d. Mineral oil

Question 8

GERD stands for

a. glycoendometrial reticular disease
b. gastroendothermic radiation disease
c. gastroesophageal reflux disease
d. gasping encourages respiratory diversion

Answer 8

c. gastroesophageal reflux disease

Question 9

Ulcers are caused by the organism

a. helicobacter pylori
b. e. coli
c. actinobacteria
d. staphylococcus aureus

Answer 9

a. helicobacter pylori

Question 10

The first new class of medications used to treat asthma due to allergens is

a. Theo-Dur
b. Xolair
c. Cromolyn
d. Atrovent

Answer 10

b. Xolair

Question 11

All are true of a metered dose inhaler (MDI) except:

a. the bronchodilator effect is greater than a comparable oral dose.
b. the inhaled dose can be accurately measured
c. the onset of action is rapid and predictable
d. it delivers the medication directly into the alveolar sacs

Answer 11

d. it delivers the medication directly into the alveolar sacs

Question 12

True OR False

Parenteral epinephrine is still used to treat an acute asthmatic attack

Answer 12

True

Question 13

True OR False

Chronic use of an inhalation corticosteroid can cause xerostomia

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Which condition(s) are associated with COPD?

a. emphysema
b. upper respiratory disease
c. asthma

Answer 14

a. emphysema

Question 15

What drug is used to treat COPD?

a. parenteral epinephrine
b. cholinergics
c. corticosteroids
d. xanthines

Answer 15

d. xanthines

Question 16

An example of a cell-cycle nonspecific antineoplastic agent is:

a. Methotrexate
b. Vincristine
c. Cisplatin
d. Bleomycin

Answer 16

c. Cisplatin

Question 17

Antimetabolites such as methotrexate attack the cells at the S phase of the cell cycle because they interfere with purine and pyrimidine biosynthesis.

a. Both parts of the statement are true.
b. The first part of statement is true, the second part is false.
c. Both parts of the statement are false.
d. The first part of statement is false, the second part is true.

Answer 17

a. Both parts of the statement are true.

Question 18

Antineoplastic agents will have the greatest negative effect on which of the following tissues?

a. Lungs, heart, and liver
b. Sensory tissue such as those for smell, sight, and hearing
c. Integumentary tissue
d. Gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow, and hair follicles

Answer 18

d. Gastrointestinal tract, bone marrow, and hair follicles

Question 19

Which of the following are symptoms of adverse reactions caused by bone marrow suppression? (1) susceptibility to infection, (2) bleeding, (3) high blood pressure, (4) fatigue

a. 1, 2, 3, 4
b. 3, 4
c. 1, 2
d. 1, 2, 4
e. 1, 3, 4

Answer 19

d. 1, 2, 4

Question 20

The vast majority of cases of osteonecrosis have been reported in patients with cancer who are receiving __________ bisphosphonates.

a. Intravenous
b. Subcutaneous
c. Intramuscular
d. Oral

Answer 20

a. Intravenous

Question 21

Osteonecrosis of the jaw is most likely to occur after which of the following dental procedures?

a. Prophylaxis
b. Endodontic treatment
c. Tooth extraction
d. Crown preparation

Answer 21

c. Tooth extraction

Question 22

Dental procedures should be performed for a patient taking bisphosphonates:

a. Only when the course bisphosphonate therapy has been completed
b. Before starting bisphosphonate therapy or within 3 months of beginning therapy
c. At any time deemed necessary
d. During bisphosphonate-free holidays

Answer 22

b. Before starting bisphosphonate therapy or within 3 months of beginning therapy

Question 23

Nausea and vomiting caused by antineoplastic agent therapy can by managed by administration of:

a. Cisplatin
b. Prochlorperazine
c. Procarbazine
d. Codeine
e. Omeprazole

Answer 23

b. Prochlorperazine

Question 24

The appointment should be scheduled __________ chemotherapy when providing oral care for patients on antineoplastic agents.

a. Just before starting
b. After the first few days of
c. During the course of
d. only after

Answer 24

a. Just before starting

Question 25

True OR False

Antineoplastic agents stimulate the immune system.

Answer 25

False