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Pharmacology II Self-Assessment Questions
CT2021 1
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Date:
Self Assessment Questions
Respiratory System
1. What is the MOA of anti-histamines?
2. What are the three properties of anti-histamine drugs?
3. Anti-histamines have anti-cholinergic properties. Why is this a concern for elderly clients?
4. Why do anti-histamines work better if given as soon as symptoms occur?
5. Besides allergies, what are other indications for the use of anti-histamines?
6. What is the most troublesome side effect of traditional anti-histamines?
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Name: Date: Self – Assessment Questions Respiratory System

  1. What is the MOA of anti-histamines?
  2. What are the three properties of anti-histamine drugs?
  3. Anti-histamines have anti-cholinergic properties. Why is this a concern for elderly clients?
  4. Why do anti-histamines work better if given as soon as symptoms occur?
  5. Besides allergies, what are other indications for the use of anti-histamines?
  6. What is the most troublesome side effect of traditional anti-histamines?
  1. What are some examples of traditional anti-histamines?
  2. What are the advantages of the newer anti-histamines?
  3. What are some examples of non-sedating anti-histamines?
  4. What are the three types of decongestants?
  5. What is the action of adrenergic decongestants?
  6. What is the problem with continued use of inhaled decongestants?
  7. Why should a client with hypertension not take oral decongestants?
  8. What are the side effects of adrenergic decongestants?
  1. Why is epinephrine administered either orally or parenterally during an acute asthma attack?
  2. What are the adverse effects of using large, frequent doses of inhaled salbutamol?
  3. What is an MDI?
  4. Why is a spacer recommended with the use of a MDI?
  5. How are anti-cholinergics used to treat airway constriction?
  6. What are the indications for the use of antileukotrienes?
  7. What are the nursing considerations for the use of anti-leukotrienes?
  8. What are the indications for the use of inhaled corticosteroids?
  1. What are the MOA of inhaled corticosteroids?
  2. What are the nursing considerations when administering inhaled corticosteroids?
  3. What is the MOA of ipratropium and tiotrpium?
  4. Case Scenario: Client has a diagnosis of asthma and has been prescribed Advair and Ventolin. a. How often should the client take his Advair? Why? b. How often should a client use his Ventolin MDI? c. The client is experiencing bronchospasms and wheezing. It is time for his regularly scheduled Advair. In which order should the client use his Ventolin and Advair?