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on: Jul 24, 2018
What is albuterol (Proventil) used to treat?
 
  a. Acute bronchospasm
  b. Acute allergies
  c. Nasal congestion
  d. Dyspnea on exertion

Question 2

A patient is seen in the emergency department. The patient had been maintained on theophylline (Theo Dur), and a blood sample reveals the serum theophylline level is subtherapeutic. Which may cause a subtherapeutic serum level?
 
  a. Cimetidine use
  b. Drug tolerance
  c. Smoking
  d. Overuse of the inhaler


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The short-acting beta agonists have a rapid onset (few minutes) and are used to treat acute bronchospasm. Beta agonists are not used to treat allergies. Decongestants are used for nasal congestion. Long-acting beta agonists are used for exertional dyspnea.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The patient is not tolerant to the drug if the serum theophylline levels are too low. Cimetidine would enhance the effects of theophylline, not decrease the effects. Smoking reduces the therapeutic effects of xanthine derivatives, including theophylline. Overuse of the inhaler would cause a high level of serum theophylline.


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