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1 Foundations of Respiratory Pharmacology Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 1 Foundations of Respiratory Pharmacology, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Choose one
1 point

A clinician is considering a common delivery route for an inhaled bronchodilator or inhaled corticosteroid. Which option fits?

  1. A

    An inhaler or nebulizer

  2. B

    An intramuscular injection only

  3. C

    Eye drops

  4. D

    Topical skin application

02
Choose one
1 point

A person has thick, difficult-to-clear secretions and a clinician is considering an inhaled mucolytic. Which medication fits that role?

  1. A

    Acetylcysteine

  2. B

    Salmeterol

  3. C

    Fluticasone

  4. D

    Ipratropium

03
Fill in the blank
1 point

After using an inhaled corticosteroid, rinsing the mouth and spitting can lower the risk of local effects such as .

04
Written response
1 point

Give one common reason a clinician may prescribe a short course of an oral corticosteroid for someone with asthma or COPD.

05
Choose all
1 point

Select all medication classes that may be taken orally, according to the material.

  1. A

    Corticosteroids

  2. B

    Muscarinic-antagonist bronchodilators

  3. C

    Leukotriene modifiers

  4. D

    Mucolytics

06
Choose one
1 point

A person needs a medication commonly used for quick relief of sudden bronchospasm. Which medication is a short-acting beta₂-agonist that fits this use?

  1. A

    Montelukast

  2. B

    Albuterol

  3. C

    Budesonide

  4. D

    Acetylcysteine

07
True or false
1 point

True or false: Inhaled corticosteroids are the main immediate-relief medicines for sudden bronchospasm.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

08
True or false
1 point

True or false: A long-acting beta₂-agonist should be used alone as asthma controller therapy.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

09
Choose all
1 point

Select all correct statements about long-acting beta₂-agonists (LABAs).

  1. A

    They provide longer-lasting bronchodilation.

  2. B

    They are mucolytics that thin secretions.

  3. C

    For asthma, they should be paired with an inhaled corticosteroid.

  4. D

    They are used only by injection.

10
Fill in the blank
1 point

Montelukast works by blocking .

11
Written response
1 point

What medication class does ipratropium belong to?

12
Choose one
1 point

A medication list includes tiotropium. Which class should be used to categorize it?

  1. A

    Corticosteroid

  2. B

    Muscarinic-antagonist bronchodilator

  3. C

    Leukotriene modifier

  4. D

    Mucolytic

13
Choose one
1 point

Which medication class includes budesonide?

  1. A

    Corticosteroid

  2. B

    Beta₂-agonist bronchodilator

  3. C

    Leukotriene modifier

  4. D

    Mucolytic

14
Open ended
1 point

Explain how beta₂-agonists and muscarinic-antagonist bronchodilators each help improve airflow. Include the basic action of each class.

15
Choose one
1 point

Which device may be used to administer inhaled acetylcysteine?

  1. A

    Nebulizer

  2. B

    Eye-dropper

  3. C

    Skin patch

  4. D

    Intramuscular syringe

16
Choose one
1 point

A medicine is prescribed to reduce the effects of leukotrienes that contribute to airway inflammation and narrowing. Which basic action fits montelukast?

  1. A

    Stimulates beta₂ receptors

  2. B

    Blocks leukotriene receptors

  3. C

    Breaks down mucus

  4. D

    Blocks muscarinic receptors in airway smooth muscle

17
Choose one
1 point

Which statement best describes the role of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma?

  1. A

    They are the main immediate-relief medicines for sudden bronchospasm.

  2. B

    They reduce airway inflammation and are used as controller therapy in asthma.

  3. C

    They work by loosening mucus.

  4. D

    They should routinely be used alone with a LABA in asthma.

18
True or false
1 point

True or false: After using an inhaled corticosteroid, rinsing the mouth and spitting can reduce the risk of local side effects.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

19
Written response
1 point

What medication class does tiotropium belong to?

20
Written response
1 point

A patient has thick secretions that are difficult to cough up. Which medication in the material is a mucolytic that may be inhaled by nebulizer to help thin them?