Pulmonology Tier 3

Which of the following is a common adverse effect reported with levalbuterol?

• Vomiting

• Nose bleeds

• Fever

• Hypotension

As a student pharmacist, you have been asked to counsel a patient on her new prescription for Nasonex, a medication she has been prescribed for seasonal allergic rhinitis. Which of the following common adverse effects should you let the patient know may be caused from this medication?

• Tremor

• Diarrhea

• Headache

• Dizziness

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding therapy with antihistamines?

• Fexofenadine is dosed tid.

• Drowsiness is not a commonly report adverse drug reaction of cetirizine.

• Dry mouth has not been reported with the use of hydroxyzine.

• The recommended dose of levocetirizine for adults is 5 mg qd in the evening.

Which of the following medications may lead to numbness in the mouth if chewed?

• Cetirizine

• Hydroxyzine

• Benzonatate

• Montelukast

A patient comes to the pharmacy asking about the dosing of cetirizine for her 1-year-old daughter. Which of the following is the recommended dose of cetirizine for a child this age?

• 2.5 mg qd

• 5 mg qd

• 10 mg qd

• 12.5 mg qd

Which of the following inhalers has a commonly reported adverse drug effect of nervousness?

• Albuterol

• Flovent

• Spiriva

• Advair

Which of the following is NOT a commonly reported adverse drug reaction of Astelin?

• Bitter taste in mouth

• Headache

• Nose bleed

• Somnolence

Which of the following is the recommended dosing of hydroxyzine for anxiety?

• 10 mg qd

• 20 mg bid

• 30 mg tid

• 50 mg qid

Which of the following can be administered every 1 to 4 hours PRN for acute asthma exacerbations?

• Budesonide

• Albuterol

• Fluticasone

• Montelukast

What is the recommended daily dose of Spiriva Handihaler?

• Inhale contents of one inhalation capsule qd

• Inhale contents of one inhalation capsule bid

• Inhale contents of one inhalation capsule tid

• Inhale contents of one inhalation capsule as needed