Question

1 The nurse explains that the anti-inflammatory action of the salicylates are most like because of :

a. Sympathetic system antagonism .

b. The inhibition of prostaglandins biosynthesis .

c. A decrease in the prothrombin time .

d. A decrease in the production of endorphins .

2

Which of the following adverse effects may occur in case of high doses of the antiasthmatic agent albuterol ?

a. Increase glucose level in the blood .

b. Decrease pulse rate .

c. Depression .

d. Hypotention.

3

Lansoprazole would be effective in the treatment of

a. Gastroesophageal reflux disease

b. All of the answers .

c. Zollinger-Ellison syndrome

d. Peptic ulcer disease

4

When a patient with an asthma produces increased secretions that obstruct bronchial airways , which of the following medications used to liquefy and loosed this thick mucus ?

Select one:

a. Acetylcysteine.

b. Pseudoephedrine.

c. Cromolyn .

d. Diphenhydramine.

Answer 1

1. B. Anti-inflammatory steroids inhibit prostaglandin (PG) biosynthesis in a variety of tissues and cultured cells. This inhibition is secondary to a suppression of phospholipase A₂, the enzyme which releases arachidonic acid from membrane phospholipids.

2. D. high blood pressure that leads to low blood pressure

3. B. Used in the Treatment Of Active Benign Gastric Ulcer, Maintenance Of Healed Duodenal Ulcers, Treatment Of Symptomatic Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Treatment Of Erosive Esophagitis (EE), Pathological Hypersecretory Conditions Including Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome (ZES)

4. A. Acetylcysteine, also known as N-acetylcysteine, is a medication that is used to loosen thick mucus in individuals with cystic fibrosis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.