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Pharmacology NURS 251 Module 5 Exam
- Name the microscopic sacs within the lungs that are the site where oxygen
is exchanged for carbon dioxide. ANS alveoli
- Select the correct statement below. ANS Emphysema is a disease process
involv- ing inflammation of the alveoli
- There are several chemical mediators responsible for the symptoms and
complications of Asthma and COPD. Name the one that has a known drug therapy that has been shown to improve patient symptoms. ANS Leukotrienes
- True or False. Intrinsic asthma is caused by allergies. ANS False
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- Describe the pathophysiology of asthma. ANS The Bronchioles narrow
causing bronchospasm and inflammation, edema and the production of mucus.This ulti- mately obstructs airflow meaning that the carbon dioxide cannot t get out and the oxygen cannot get in.
- Tobacco smoke is an irritant closely linked to the cause of what disease
state? ANS COPD
- True or False. Beta adrenergic agonists are an example of a drug class that
works as a bronchodilator. ANS True
- True or False. Albuterol is primarily used to prevent symptoms of Asthma.-
ANS True
- List the drug classes with anti-inflammatory effects that are used in the
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treatment of COPD and asthma. ANS Inhaled corticosteroids Leukotriene inhibitors