PHARM: Final Exam Questions with 2026/2027

PHARM: Final Exam questions with 2026/2027
1.Major effects of asthma on the airways: -Bronchospastic triggers induce bronchospasm (cold air, exercise, smoke, pollutants)
-Chronic inflammation permanently changes the airways
2.Two categories of drug therapy used to treat these problems: Anti-inflaammatory agents (glucocorticoids)
Bronchodilators (beta 2 agonist)
3.Which respiratory drugs are inhaled and which are taken orally?: Inhale:
glucocorticoids, SABA, LABA
Oral: Glucocorticoid, SABA,m ethylxanthines, anticholinergics, leukotriene,
modifier (montelukast), cromolyn
4.Advantages of administering drugs by inhalation: -Therapeutic effects are
enhanced
-Systemic effects are minimized
-relief of acute attacks is rapid
5.The purpose of a spacer: Less waste of the drug
6.Treatment of acute attack: -Oxygen relieves hypoxemia
-Systemic glucocorticoid
-nebulized high dose SABA
-nebulized ipratropium for further dilation
7.How to use an MDI: 1. Remove cap and hold inhaler upright