Pharmacology Final Exam Study Guide and Practice Questions AND ANSWERS 2022/2023

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Introduction Why hello there! Thank you so much for downloading this study guide! In this book, you will find a ton of helpful practice questions, all, of course, covering the topic of — Pharma... cology. These questions are designed to help you prepare for the Pharmacology final exam in Respiratory Therapy School. Hopefully, by going through these practice questions, you will be able to boost your knowledge to a whole new level and ace your final exam. Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology is definitely one of the most important subjects in Respiratory Therapy School. Not to mention, it’s also the topic that some students struggle with. With that being said, (hopefully) this study guide, along with the resources on our website and YouTube channel can help. So if you’re ready, let’s go ahead and get started. Good luck! 1. What layers make up the mucosal blanket that covers the airways? A. Gel and Sol B. Mucus glands and goblet cells C. Alveolar type I and II cells D. Clara cells and cilia 2. Corticosteroids are described as which of the following? A. Bronchodilator B. Smooth muscle dilators C. Anti-inflammatory agents D. Lipid soluble agents 3. Cromolyn sodium is indicated in all but which of the following conditions? A. Acute asthma B. Asthma prophylaxis C. Exercise induced asthma D. Allergic rhinitis 4. All BUT WHICH of the following are complications that may occur with the use of exogenous surfactant? A. Desaturation B. Tachycardia C. Hyperoxygenation D. Overventilation 5. Which of the following disease are characterized by hypersecretion of mucus? Select all that apply. A. Chronic bronchitis C. Asthma D. Cystic fibrosis D. All of the above 6. Which of the following would occur if it is determined that an alveolus has a surface tension of 40 dynes and a radius of 4 centimeters? A. 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s WOB would decrease B. 40 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s WOB would decrease C. 20 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s WOB would increase D. 40 cmH2O would be required to inflate alveolus; patient’s WOB would increase 7. A patient receiving both Azmacort and Proventil questions the practitioner about why both drugs are needed. The best answer is: A. Azmacort treats wheezing and Proventil prevents future asthma attacks B. Proventil works quickly to relax your airways and Azmacort helps reduce the inflammation C. The doctor ordered both to be taken once every night D. Azmacort usually causes bronchospasm, [Show More]

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