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’ are correct
Last Answer : B. Causes bronchodilatation
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 : 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)
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Theophylline is believed to benefit asthma patients by exerting the following actions except: A. Bronchodilatation B. Augmentation of diaphragmatic contractility C. Reduced mediator release D. Inhibition of antigen: antibody reaction
Last Answer : D. Inhibition of antigen: antibody reaction
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 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 : Inhaled salbutamol is useful in bronchial asthma for: A. Aborting/terminating asthma attacks B. Round the clock prophylaxis of asthma C. Status asthmaticus D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Aborting/terminating asthma attacks
Description : Caffeine is more powerful than theophylline in exerting the following action: A. Bronchodilatation B. Cardiac stimulation C. Diuresis D. Augmentation of skeletal muscl contractility
Last Answer : D. Augmentation of skeletal muscl contractility
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
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’ are correct
Last Answer : D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Description : Mucokinetic is a drug which: A. Reduces airway mucus secretion B. Increases airway mucus secretion C. Makes respiratory secretions more watery D. Stimulates mucociliary activity of bronchial epithelium
Last Answer : C. Makes respiratory secretions more watery
Description : Bromhexine acts by: A. Inhibiting cough centre B. Irritating gastric mucosa and reflexly increasing bronchial secretion C. Depolymerizing mucopolysaccharides present in sputum. D. Desensitizing stretch receptors in the lungs
Last Answer : C. Depolymerizing mucopolysaccharides present in sputum.
Description : Select the correct statement about salmeterol: A. It is a long acting selective β2 agonist bronchodilator B. It is a bronchodilator with anti-inflammatory property C. It is a β blocker that can be safely given to asthmatics D. It is an antihistaminic with mast cell stabilizing property
Last Answer : A. It is a long acting selective β2 agonist bronchodilator
Description : Which of the following β 2 agonist bronchodilators is given by inhalation, and is suitable for both terminating asthma attacks as well as for twice daily prophylaxis: A. Terbutaline B. Bambuterol C. Salmeterol D. Formoterol
Last Answer : D. Formoterol
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 : Inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate should be used only in: A. Acute attack of asthma B. Moderate to severe chronic asthma C. Status asthmaticus D. Asthma not responding to systemic corti- costeroids
Last Answer : B. Moderate to severe chronic asthma
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 : Choose the correct statement(s) about ipratropium bromide: A. It preferentially dilates peripheral bronchioles B. It produces additional bronchodilatation when added to nebulized salbutamol C. As metered dose inhaler it is used for terminating asthma attacks D. Both 'B' and 'C'
Last Answer : B. It produces additional bronchodilatation when added to nebulized salbutamol
Description : Which of the following ingredients has neither specific antitussive nor expectorant nor bronchodilator action, but is commonly present in proprietary cough formulations: A. Ambroxol B. Chlorpheniramine C. Guaiphenesin D. Noscapine
Last Answer : B. Chlorpheniramine
Description : The following expectorant acts both directly on the airway mucosa as well as reflexly: A. Potassium iodide B. Guaiphenesin C. Terpin hydrate D. Bromhexine
Last Answer : A. Potassium iodide
Description : Use of morphine in the following category of patients does not carry any special risk: A. Ischaemic heart disease patients B. Bronchial asthma patients C. Elderly male patients D. Biliary colic patients
Last Answer : A. Ischaemic heart disease patients
Description : Intranasal spray of budesonide is indicated in: A. Common cold B. Acute sinusitis C. Perennial vasomotor rhinitis D. Epistaxis
Last Answer : C. Perennial vasomotor rhinitis
Description : Select the antiasthma drug which cannot be administered by inhalation: A. Theophylline B. Ipratropium bromide C. Budesonide D. Terbutaline
Last Answer : A. Theophylline
Description : Which of the following drugs inhibits theophylline metabolism and raises its plasma concentration: A. Phenytoin B. Ciprofloxacin C. Levofloxacin D. Rifampicin
Last Answer : B. Ciprofloxacin
Description : Bronchodilators are useful in cough: A. Only when cough is nonproductive B. Only when cough is associated with thick sticky secretions C. Only when reflex bronchoconstriction is associated D. Irrespective of nature of cough or associated features
Last Answer : C. Only when reflex bronchoconstriction is associated
Description : The following antitussive is present in opium but has no analgesic or addicting properties: A. Noscapine B. Codeine C. Pholcodeine D. Ethylmorphine
Last Answer : A. Noscapine
Description : Which of the following is not an antitussive: A. Oxeladin B. Clophedianol C. Dextropropoxyphene D. Dextromethorphan
Last Answer : C. Dextropropoxyphene
Description : Dextromethorphan is an: A. Analgesic B. Antitussive C. Expectorant D. Antihistaminic
Last Answer : B. Antitussive
Description : Codeine is used clinically as: A. Analgesic B. Antitussive C. Antidiarrhoeal D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Asthma may be attributed to (a) inflammation of the trachea (b) accumulation of fluid in the lungs (c) bacterial infection of the lungs (d) allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs.
Last Answer : (d) allergic reaction of the mast cells in the lungs.
Description : The distinctive action of chlorpromazine like drugs not possessed by any other class of drugs is: A. Relief of anxiety without producing sedation B. Suppression of agressive behaviour C. Mood elevation in depressed patients D. Correction of distortions of thoug
Last Answer : D. Correction of distortions of thought and perception occurring in psy
Description : Montelukast blocks the action of the following autacoid: A. Prostacyclin B. Platelet activating factor C. Leukotriene B4 D. Leukotriene C4/D4
Last Answer : D. Leukotriene C4/D4
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 : Respiratory alkalosis can occur in (A) Bronchial asthma (B) Collapse of lungs (C) Hysterical hyperventilation (D) Bronchial obstruction
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : The most consistent, pronounced and sustained relief of symptoms in chronic bronchial asthma is afforded by (a) ß2 sympathomimetics (b) Anticholinergics (c) Sodium cromoglycate (d) Corticosteroids
Last Answer : Ans: D
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 : The Spirometry finding found during episodes of Bronchial Asthma is Options: 1) Marked reduction in FVC 2) Normal or increased FEV1/FVC ratio 3) Marked reduction in FEV1 4) Increased peak expiratory Flow
Last Answer : Correct Answer: 3) Marked reduction in FEV1
Description : A patient of bronchial asthma maintained on theophylline developed upper respiratory tract infection. Which antimicrobial if used can increase the risk of developing theophylline toxicity: A. Ampicillin B. Cephalexin C. Cotrimoxazole D. Erythromycin
Last Answer : D. Erythromycin
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 : 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 : 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 : The following class(es) of drugs are clinically beneficial in bronchial asthma: A. Histamine H1 receptor antagonists B. Platelet activating factor (PAF) antagonists C. Leukotriene ( cys LT1) receptor antagonists D. All of the above
Last Answer : C. Leukotriene ( cys LT1) receptor antagonists
Description : H1 antihistaminics are beneficial in: A. All types of allergic disorders B. Certain type I allergic reactions only C. Certain type IV allergic reactions only D. Bronchial asthma
Last Answer : B. Certain type I allergic reactions only
Description : The following action of adrenaline is mediated by both α and β receptors producing the same directional effect: A. Cardiac stimulation B. Intestinal relaxation C. Dilatation of pupil D. Bronchodilatation
Last Answer : B. Intestinal relaxation
Description : The most important mechanism of antiinflammatory action of glucocorticoids is: A. Inhibition of lysosomal enzymes B. Restriction of recruitment of inflammatory cells at the site of inflammation C. Antagonism of action of interleukins D. Suppression of complement function
Last Answer : B. Restriction of recruitment of inflammatory cells at the site of inflammation
Description : What is true of nimesulide: A. It exerts antiinflammatory action by several mechanisms in addition to cyclooxygenase inhibition B. It is preferred for long-term use in rheumatoid arthritis C. It is contraindicated in aspirin intolerant asthma patients D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. It exerts antiinflammatory action by several mechanisms in addition to cyclooxygenase inhibition
Description : Cromolyn has as its major action (a) Block of calcium channels in lymphocytes (b) Block of mediator release from mast cells (c) Block of phosphodiesterase in mast cells and basophils (d) Smooth muscle relaxation in the bronchi (e) Stimulation of cortisol release by the adrenals