PHARM Chpt. 17

In status asthmaticus, patients have persistent life-threatening

• tachycardia

• bronchospasm

The term _______ refers to agents that are H₁-blockers.

• antihistamine

• histamine

_____ is a concern when administering local anesthetics with sulfiting agents as a preservative for the vasoconstrictor.

• Bronchoconstriction

• Tachycardia

The drug of first choice for emphysema is

• ipratropium

• beclomethasone

Which one of the following drugs can result in oral candidiasis?

• Fluticasone

• Acetaminophen

Which of the following drugs is the most effective long-term treatment for control of symptoms in all patients with mild, moderate, or severe persistent asthma?

• Corticosteroids

• Theophylline

The first line of treatment for intermittent asthma is a

• short-acting β₂-adrenergic agonist.

• corticosteroid

Which of the following groups of medications are considered first-line treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

• Anticholinergics

• Methylxanthines

Patients with asthma should bring their fast-acting _____ inhaler to be used prophylactically or in the management of an acute asthmatic attack in the dental office.

• β₁-antagonist

• β₂-agonist

The drive for ventilation is stimulated by a(n) _____ in the partial pressure of _____ in the normal person.

• elevation; carbon dioxide (PaCO₂)

• elevation; oxygen (PaO₂)