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1: In the smooth muscle cell, 3,5 cyclic AMP is converted to 5' AMP by ___.: adenylate cyclase
catecholamines
G proteins
phosphodiesterase
2: The therapeutic effects of beta2 agonist agents includes all of the following, EXCEPT:: increased ciliary activity
contraction of uterine muscle
stabilization of mast cells
increased mucous secretion
3: Indications for beta2 agonists include which of the following conditions?: asthma
hyperkalemia
cystic fibrosis
all of the above
4: Which of the following long-acting beta agonists is NOT a racemic agent?: formoterol (Foradil)
arformoterol (Brovana)
salmeterol (Serevent)
all of the above are racemic mixtures
5: All of the following are indications for anticholinergic bronchodilators, EXCEPT:: maintenance for asthma
asthma exacerbations
maintenance for COPD
COPD exacerbations
6: Research has demonstrated that administration of aerosolized medications by metered-dose inhalers, rather than nebulizers is associated with which results?: less bacterial contamination
less cost
greater efficiency
all of the above
7: The therapeutic effects of corticosteroids for asthma include all of the following, EXCEPT:: potentiation of beta-agonists
bronchodilation
prevention of airway remodeling
decreased airway edema
8: The exhaled nitric oxide level can be used to adjust dosages of which type of drug?: corticosteroid
short-acting beta2 agonist
long-acting anticholinergic
long-acting beta2 agonist
9: Research has demonstrated effectiveness of which of the following as aerosolized mucolytic agents?: n-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
NaHCO3 (sodium bicarbonate)
rDNA-ase (Pulmozyme)
all of the above
10: Which of the following agents is an effective aerosolized antitussive agent?: magnesium sulfate
lidocaine
morphine
furosemide