Respiratory, Lymphatic & Immune System

Which of the following functions is the primary role of the respiratory system?

• Ventilation

• Diffusion

• Aspiration

• Elimination

Inhaling fluid into the lungs after vomiting is an example of which of the following?

• Asphyxia

• Expiration

• Hyperventilation

• Aspiration

A pharmacy technician should identify which of the following medications as a short-acting beta agonist?

• Salmeterol (Serevent)

• Albuterol (Proventil)

• Ipratropium (Atrovent)

• Tiotropium (Spirivia)

Which of the following terms describes an absence of spontaneous breathing?

• Dyspnea

• Aspiration

• Apnea

• Expiration

Nasal inflammation with increased mucus production is a symptom of which of the following conditions?

• Chronic bronchitis

• Allergic rhinitis

• Asphyxia

• Pneumonia

Which of the following conditions is a genetic disorder in which excess mucus blocks the airways,

resulting in wheezing, coughing, and increased susceptibility to bacterial infections?

• Pertussis

• Chronic bronchitis

• Emphysema

• Cystic fibrosis

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Rapid breathing, loss of consciousness, and tingling of fingers and toes are common symptoms of

which of the following conditions?

• Emphysema

• Tuberculosis

• Hyperventilation

• Cystic fibrosis

Which of the following conditions can be induced by the release of allergens such as histamine?

• Pneumonia

• Asthma

• Emphysema

• COPD

Which of the following conditions is characterized by emphysema and chronic bronchitis, resulting in

difficulty breathing and increased risk of infection?

• COPD

• Influenza

• Pertussis

• Pharyngitis

A patient has inflammation in the lungs caused by allergies. The pharmacy technician should expect

the patient to have a prescription for which of the following medications?

• Lisinopril (Zestril)

• Sumatriptan (Imitrex)

• Fluticasone (Flovent)

• Simvastatin (Zocor)