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Author Question: Which of the following is an indication for use of an adrenergic bronchodilator? a. Treatment of ... (Read 56 times)

ereecah

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on: Jul 16, 2018
Which of the following is an indication for use of an adrenergic bronchodilator?
 
  a. Treatment of excessive, viscous mucus secretions
  b. Antiinflammatory treatment of mild to moderate persistent asthma
  c. Treatment of reversible airflow obstruction
  d. Prophylactic management of asthma

Question 2

Adrenergic bronchodilators improve flow rates for which of the following diseases? 1. Asthma 2. Acute bronchitis 3. Chronic bronchitis 4. Pulmonary fibrosis
 
  a. 1 only
  b. 1, 2, and 3 only
  c. 2, 3, and 4 only
  d. 1, 2, 3, and 4


Jsherida

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The general indication for use of an adrenergic bronchodilator is the presence of reversible air-flow obstruction.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The most common use of these agents clinically is to improve flow rates in asthma (including ex-ercise-induced asthma), acute and chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, and other obstructive airway states.


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