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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 patient uses inhaled albuterol for sudden wheezing. Which description best explains its usual role?

  1. A

    It thins mucus so it can be coughed up more easily.

  2. B

    It relaxes airway muscles to provide quick relief.

  3. C

    It controls inflammation when used once daily.

  4. D

    It blocks leukotriene receptors.

02
True or false
1 point

True or false: Inhaled acetylcysteine is used to thin thick respiratory secretions, not to treat a bacterial infection.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
Written response
1 point

What mouth condition can rinsing and spitting after inhaled corticosteroid use help prevent?

04
Fill in the blank
1 point

When prescribed for thick respiratory secretions, inhaled acetylcysteine is used to .

05
Choose one
1 point

A patient asks whether montelukast can replace a quick-relief inhaler during sudden asthma symptoms. Which response is most accurate?

  1. A

    It is an inhaled rescue medicine for sudden asthma symptoms.

  2. B

    It is an oral medicine used for ongoing control, not immediate relief.

  3. C

    It directly relaxes airway muscles within minutes.

  4. D

    It replaces all other asthma medicines.

06
True or false
1 point

True or false: An inhaled corticosteroid is generally used to control airway inflammation rather than as a stand-alone medicine for immediate relief of sudden wheezing.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

07
Choose all
1 point

A patient has started a long-term controller plan. Which two outcomes best indicate that the plan may be helping? Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Ongoing symptoms become less frequent.

  2. B

    All mucus is completely eliminated.

  3. C

    Asthma flare-ups become less frequent.

  4. D

    The patient can stop all medicines as soon as breathing improves.

08
Written response
1 point

When inhaled acetylcysteine is prescribed, what device is named for administering it?

09
Fill in the blank
1 point

With a dry powder inhaler, the usual technique is to breathe in through the device.

10
Choose one
1 point

A patient is learning to use a pressurized metered-dose inhaler. Which technique best matches this device?

  1. A

    Breathe in quickly and deeply to draw the powder through the device.

  2. B

    Breathe in slowly while coordinating the inhalation with pressing the canister.

  3. C

    Breathe out into the mouthpiece immediately before inhaling.

  4. D

    Use the device only with liquid medicine in a nebulizer.

11
Choose all
1 point

A patient using a short-acting beta₂-agonist such as albuterol asks which effects may occur. Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Tremor

  2. B

    Oral thrush

  3. C

    A fast or irregular heartbeat

  4. D

    Tooth staining

12
True or false
1 point

True or false: After using an inhaled corticosteroid, a patient should rinse the mouth with water and spit it out.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

13
Open ended
1 point

A patient with asthma reports needing a quick-relief inhaler more often than usual. What should the patient do, and why should they avoid changing other medicines on their own?

14
Written response
1 point

A patient is prescribed montelukast for asthma. What medication class does montelukast belong to?

15
Written response
1 point

What medication class does inhaled acetylcysteine belong to?

16
Choose one
1 point

After using an inhaled corticosteroid, which action helps reduce the risk of oral thrush?

  1. A

    Rinse the mouth with water and spit it out.

  2. B

    Swallow water after rinsing so the medicine works.

  3. C

    Take an extra dose whenever wheezing starts.

  4. D

    Stop using the medicine once symptoms improve.

17
Choose one
1 point

A patient is using a dry powder inhaler. Which inhalation technique best matches how this device delivers medicine?

  1. A

    Press the canister while breathing in slowly.

  2. B

    Breathe in quickly and deeply through the device.

  3. C

    Breathe out into the mouthpiece before inhaling.

  4. D

    Use the device only with liquid medication.

18
Choose one
1 point

Which pair of effects can occur with a short-acting beta₂-agonist such as albuterol?

  1. A

    Tremor and a fast heartbeat.

  2. B

    Oral thrush and hoarseness.

  3. C

    Thickened mucus and a slow heartbeat.

  4. D

    Tooth staining and hearing loss.

19
Choose one
1 point

Which statement best describes the usual role of montelukast in asthma treatment?

  1. A

    It is an inhaled rescue bronchodilator for sudden attacks.

  2. B

    It is an oral medicine used for ongoing control, not immediate relief.

  3. C

    It directly thins airway mucus.

  4. D

    It replaces all other asthma medicines.

20
Choose one
1 point

When evaluating a long-term controller plan, which change most strongly suggests that the plan may be helping?

  1. A

    The patient needs rescue medicine more often.

  2. B

    The patient stops all medicines as soon as breathing improves.

  3. C

    Symptoms and flare-ups become less frequent.

  4. D

    Mucus is completely eliminated at all times.