« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is an indication for use of an adrenergic bronchodilator? a. Treatment of ... (Read 13 times)

ereecah

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 530
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

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 314
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.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.

Did you know?

There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Selected Adrenergic Agonists Selected Adrenergic Agonists
Corrosion on a battery cable could be an indication that the battery is either being overcharged ... Corrosion on a battery cable could be an indication that the battery is either being overcharged ...
A patient with Cushing’s syndrome (A) before and (B) after receiving treatment. Sharmyn McGraw A patient with Cushing’s syndrome (A) before and (B) after receiving treatment. Sharmyn McGraw
IgG after treatment with urea plus mercaptoethanol. IgG after treatment with urea plus mercaptoethanol.
Common Adrenergic Blocking Drugs (Antagonistics) Common Adrenergic Blocking Drugs (Antagonistics)
Antiretroviral Drugs Used for the Treatment of HIV/AIDS Antiretroviral Drugs Used for the Treatment of HIV/AIDS
Video: Premenstrual Syndrome

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library