Description : The most consistent, pronounced and sustained relief of symptoms in chronic bronchial asthma is afforded by: A. β2 sympathomimetics B. Anticholinergics C. Sodium cromoglycate D. Corticosteroids
Last Answer : D. Corticosteroids
Description : In patients of bronchial asthma inhaled corticosteroids achieve the following except (a) Reduce the need for bronchodilator medication (b) Control an attack of refractory asthma (c) Reduce bronchial hyperreactivity (d) Reverse diminished responsiveness to sympathomimetic bronchodilators
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : A 10 year old child suffers from exercise induced asthma: Which is the most suitable first line drug for regular prophylactic therapy ? (a) Oral salbutamol (b) Oral theophylline (c) Inhaled sodium cromoglycate (d) Inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Sodium cromoglycate has a role in the treatment of the following conditions except: A. Chronic bronchial asthma B. Chronic urticaria C. Chronic allergic rhinitis D. Chronic allergic conjunctivitis
Last Answer : B. Chronic urticaria
Description : Which of the following is a very longacting ß2 – selective agonist that is used for asthma prophylaxis? (a) Aminophyline (b) Cromolyn (c) Epinephrine (d) Ipratropium (e) Salmeterol
Last Answer : Ans: E
Description : The symptoms of allergen-mediated asthma result from which of the following? (a) Increased release of mediators from mast cells (b) Increased adrenergic responsiveness of the airways (c) ... bronchial tissue (d) Decreased calcium influx into the mast cell (e) Decreased prostaglandin production
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : The Symptoms of allergen-mediated asthma result from which of the following? (a) Increased release of mediators from mast cells (b) Increased adrenergic responsiveness of the airways (c) ... bronchial tissue (d) Decreased calcium influx into the mast cells (e) Decreased prostaglandin production
Description : In comparison to inhaled β 2 adrenergic agonists, the inhaled anticholinergics: A. Are more effective in bronchial asthma B. Are better suited for control of an acute attack of asthma C. Produce slower response in bronchial asthma D. Produce little benefit in chronic obstructive lung disease
Last Answer : C. Produce slower response in bronchial asthma
Description : The primary goals of asthma therapy include all of the following except (a) maintain normal activity levels (b) maintain control of symptoms (c) avoid adverse effects of asthma medications (d) prevent acute exacerbations and chronic symptoms (e) prevent destruction of lung tissue
Description : In an asthma patient treated with systemic corticosteroids, bronchodilator drugs (a) Are not needed (b) Are contraindicated (c) May be used on ‘as and when required’ basis (d) Are ineffective
Description : The National Institutes of Health (NIH) guidelines for the treatment of asthma recommended institution of routine inhaled corticosteroids when patients are classified as having greater than or equal to which ... (a) Mild intermittent (b) Mild persistent (c) Moderate persistent (d) Severe persistent
Description : In a patient of bronchial asthma, inhaled salbutamol produces the following effect(s). (a) Inhibits antigen-antibody reaction in the lungs (b) Causes bronchodilatation (c) Reduces bronchial hyperreactivity (d) Both (b) and (c)
Description : H1 antihistaminics are beneficial in (a) All types of allergic disorders (b) Certain type I allergic reactions only (c) Anaphylactic shock(d) Bronchial asthma
Description : Which of the following drugs is neither bronchodilator nor anti-inflammatory, but has antihistaminic and mast cell stabilizing activity ? (a) Sodium cromoglycate (b) Ketotifen (c) Beclomethasone dipropionate (d) Mepyramine maleate
Description : Select the correct statement about salmeterol. (a) It is a long acting selective ß2 agonist bronchodilator (b) It is a bronchodilator with anti-inflammatory property (c) It is a ß blocker that can be safely given to asthmatics (d) It is an antihistaminic with mast cells stabilizing property
Description : In the emergency department, the preferred first-line therapy for asthma exacerbation is (a) Theophylline (b) A ß-agonist (c) A corticosteroid (d) Cromolyn sodium (e) An antihistamine
Description : In the emergency department, the preferred first-line therapy for asthma exacerbation is (a) Theophyline (b) A ß-agonist (c) A corticosteroid (d) Cromolyn sodium (e) An antihistamine
Description : Antitussives act by (a) Liquifying bronchial secretions (b) Raising the threshold of cough centre (c) Reducing cough inducing impulses from the lungs (d) Both (b) and (c)
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Bromhexine acts by (a) Inhibiting cough center (b) Irritating gastric mucosa and reflexly increasing bronchial secretion (c) Depolymerizing mucopolysaccharides present (d) Desensitizing stretch receptors in the lungs
Description : Your patient is to receive a selective ß2 stimulant drug ß2 selective stimulant are often effective in (a) Angina due to coronary insufficiency (b) Asthma (c) Chronic heart failure (d) Delayed or insufficiently strong labor (e) All of the above
Description : In patients of bronchial asthma inhaled corticosteroids achieve the following except: A. Reduce the need for bronchodilator medication B. Control an attack of refractory asthma C. Reduce bronchial hyperreactivity D. Reverse diminished responsiveness to sympathomimetic bronchodilators
Last Answer : B. Control an attack of refractory asthma
Description : Leukotriene antagonists are used in bronchial asthma: A. For terminating acute attacks B. As monotherapy in place of β2 agonists C. As adjuvants to β2 agonists for avoiding corticosteroids D. As nebulized powder in refractory cases
Last Answer : C. As adjuvants to β2 agonists for avoiding corticosteroids
Description : Acute exacerbations of asthma can be triggered by all of the following except (a) Bacterial or viral pneumonia (b) Hypersensitivity reaction to penicillin (c) Discontinuation of asthma medication (d) Hot, dry weather (e) Stressful emotional events
Description : Relative to fexofenadine, diphenhydramine is more likely to (a) Be used for treatment of asthma (b) Be used for treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (c) Cause cardiac arrhythmias in ... ) Have efficacy in the prevention of motion sickness (e) Increase the serum concentration of warfarin
Description : A drug useful in the treatment of asthma but lacking bronchodilator action, is (a) Cromolyn (b) Ephedrine (c) Isoproterenol (d) Metaproterenol (e) Metoprolol
Description : Acute exacerbations of asthma can be triggered by all of the following except (a) Bacterial of viral pneumonia (b) Hypertsensitivity reaction to penicillin (c) Discontinuation of asthma medication (d) Hot, dry weather (e) Stressful emotional events
Description : Which of the following is a direct bronchodilator that is most often used in asthma by the oral route? (a) Aminophyline (b) Cromolyn (c) Epinephrine (d) Ipratropium (e) Metaproterenol
Description : Which xanthine derivative has no function in asthma ? (a) Theophylline (b) Pentoxyphyllin (c) Enprofylin (d) None of the above
Description : All the following are employed in inhalation therapy of asthma except (a) Beclomethasone (b) Budesonide (c) Dexamethasone (d) Triamcinolone
Description : Budesonide is a (a) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (b) High ceiling diuretic (c) Inhaled corticosteroid for asthma (d) Contraceptive
Description : Which of the following tests is used at home to assess therapy and determine if a patient with asthma should seek emergency care? (a) Forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) (b) Forced vital capacity ... ) Total lung capacity (TLC) (d) Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) (e) Residual volume (RV)
Description : Isoxuprine is used to treat (a) Asthma (b) Severe hypotension (c) Nasal congestion (d) Premature labor (e) Hypertension
Description : Which of the following may precipitate an asthma attack? (a) Respiratory acidosis (b) Viran and bacterial infections (c) Respiratory alkalosis (d) Cranberry jiuce (e) Chocolate or Coca Cola
Description : A drug administered by inhalation of powder as a prophylactic for asthma is (a) Ephedrine (b) Disodium cromolyn (c) Isoproterenol (d) Ocytriphylline (e) Epinephrine
Description : Which of the following agents and dosage regimens is the best choice of treatment for an asthma patient with rheumatoid arthritis who is considered sensitive to aspirin (experiences bronchospasm with use)? ... once a week (d) Azathioprine, 75 mg daily (e) Cyclophosphamide, 100 mg daily
Description : If therapy with multiple drugs causes induction of drug metabolism in your asthma patient, it will (a) Result in increased smooth endoplasmic reticulum (b) Result in increased rough endoplasmic reticulum ... soluble cytoplasmic fraction (d) Require 3-4 months to reach completion (e) Be irreversible
Description : Which of the following terms best describes the antagonism of leukotriene's bronchoconstrictor effect (mediated at leukotriene receptors) by terbutaline (acting a adrenoceptors) in a patient with ... ) Partial agonist (c) Physiologic antagonist (d) Chemical antagonist (e) Noncompetitive antagonist
Description : Chronic Bronchitis is characterized by I. the distruction of central and peripheral portions of the acinus II. an increased number of mucous glands and goblet cells III. edema and inflammation of the bronchioles (a) only ... II are correct (d) II and III are correct (e) I, II and III are correct
Description : Systemic corticosteroids are indicated in the following conditions except: A. Mild episodic asthma B. Severe chronic asthma C. Status asthmaticus D. To prevent neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Last Answer : A. Mild episodic asthma
Description : Select the most appropriate drug for regular prophylactic therapy in a 10 year old child who suffers from exercise induced asthma: A. Oral salbutamol B. Oral theophylline C. Inhaled sodium cromoglycate D. Inhaled salmeterol
Last Answer : C. Inhaled sodium cromoglycate
Description : A patient of chronic bronchial asthma maintained on oral prednisolone 20 mg daily and inhaled salbutamol as required develops chest infection. Which of the following measures is recommended: A. ... mg/day C. No change/increase in prednisolone dose D. Substitute prednisolone with inhaled budesonid
Last Answer : C. No change/increase in prednisolone dose
Description : 6 A patient of chronic bronchial asthma was maintained on oral prednisolone 20 mg/day for 3 months. It was decided to switch him over to inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate 200 μg 4 times a day. What should ... week and then tapered D. Its dose should be doubled for one week and then tapered (p. 2
Last Answer : C. It should be given at the same dose for one week and then tapered
Description : The type II, type III and type IV hypersensitivity reactions can be suppressed by: A. Adrenaline B. Antihistaminics C. Corticosteroids D. Sod. cromoglycate
Last Answer : C. Corticosteroids
Description : Some Information About Bronchial Asthma Symptoms?
Last Answer : Bronchial Asthma is a disease of the lungs. Millions of Americans suffer from asthma. It's a chronic disease they live with every day and sometimes worsens in what are called asthma attacks. Most ... . The late phase attack makes the lungs even more sensitive to irritants than they had been before.
Description : The following apply to use of spironolactone in CHF except: A. It is indicated only in NYHA class III/IV cases as additional drug to conventional therapy B. It affords prognostic benefit in ... by ACE inhibitors C. It helps overcome refractoriness to diuretics D. It affords rapid symptomatic relief
Last Answer : D. It affords rapid symptomatic relief
Description : Bacteria that make either a fementative or respiratory set of enzymes are known as (a) Obligate anacerobes (b) Obligate aerobes (c) Microacerophiles (d) Facultative organisms
Description : Which one of the following drugs is most suitable for management of essential tremor in a patient who has pulmonary disease? (a) Diazepam (b) Levodopa (c) Metoprolol (d) Propranolol (e) Terbutaline
Description : Which of the following has overdose toxicity that includes insomnia, arrhythmias, and convulsions? (a) Aminophyline (b) Cromolyn (c) Epinephrine (d) Ipratropium (e) Metaproterenol