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WorksheetsDr. Keshv PART 2 Exam 2 RESPIR
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 6hrs 16mins
Which of the following statements are TRUE about THEOPHYLLINE? Select all that apply
Ciprofloxacin and Cimetidine will inhibit metabolism because of CYP1A2
it has anti-inflammatory effects
Narrow therapeutic index
Its adverse effects include: tachycardia, insomnia, arrhythmias, seizures
Inhibition of inflammation due to neutrophils (COPD)
Which of the following statements are TRUE about Roflumilast? Select all that apply
Once daily oral tablet
PDE4 Inhibitor
Inhibition of inflammation due to neutrophils (COPD)
Adverse effects: headache, insomnia
Narrow therapeutic index
Which of the following are TRUE about Leukotrienes? Select all that apply
Stimulate mucus secretion by epithelial cells
Bronchoconstriction (1000 x histamine); LTD4
Recruit eosinophils
Overall contribute to inflammation in asthma
Bind to unique receptor (CysLTR); G-coupled receptor
What becomes the source for the production of both Leukotrienes and PGD2 (Prostaglandins) ?
Cysteinyl Leukotrienes
Arachidonic Acid
Lipoxygenases
Cyclooxygenases
Which of the following drugs will inhibit lipoxygenase enzyme, tries to reduce the amount of leukotrienes, Inhibit airway muscle contraction AND INHIBIT EOSINOPHILIA ?
Montelukast
Zileuton (Zyflo CR)
Zafirlukast
Theophylline
Which of the following are considered Cysteinyl Leukotrienes? Select all that apply
LTB4
LTC4
LTD4
LTE4
Which of the following Cysteinyl Leukotrienes is the most potent/significant?
LTB4
LTC4
LTD4
LTE4
Which of the following is the intermediate in the production of Leukotrienes?
LTA4
LTB4
LTC4
LTD4
LTE4
Which of the following is TRUE about potentially drug interactions in Zileuton (Zyflo CR)?
By inhibiting CYP1A2, 2C9, 3A4 it DECREASES Warfarin, Theophylline and Propranolol levels.
By inhibiting CYP1A2, 2C9, 3A4 it INCREASES Warfarin, Theophylline and Propranolol levels.
By inhibiting CYP1A2, 2C9, 3A4 there is no effect in Warfarin, Theophylline and Propranolol levels.
By inhibiting CYP1A2, 2C9, 3A4 it decreases only Warfarin and Propranolol levels.
Which of the following are the adverse effects of Zileuton (Zyflo CR)? Select all that apply
Sinusitis
headache
pharyngolaryngeal pain
arrhythmias
tachycardia
Which of the following are Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LRA)?
Zafirlukast (Accolate) = BID
Montelukast (Singulair) = QD
Block CysLTR (prevent LT binding)
useful for allergies
Inhibit inflammation
Which of the following are Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LRA) adverse effects (Singular, Zafirlukast)?
Mood disorders
Well tolerated
GI disturbances, headache
Suicidal thougths
oropharyngeal pain
Which of the following Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists (LRA) has a shorter half life, poor absorption when taken with food and NOT RECOMMENDED FOR VERY YOUNG KIDS?
Zafirlukast
Montelukast
Which of the following are the disadvantages of Zafirlukast? Select all that apply
shorter half life than Montelukast
longer half life than Montelukast
Drug-drug interactions (inhibits CYP2C9, raises warfarin levels
Not recommended in young kids
poor absorption with food
Which of the following are considered immune effects with Cortisol and Glucocorticoids (anti-inflammatories)? Select all that apply
Decreased number of circulating leukocytes
Increased number of circulating leukocytes
Decreased production of proinflammatory cytokines
Decreased expression of enzymes needed for PG & LT production
In allergic asthma, decrease in eosinophil count correlates with favorable outcome
Which of the following is TRUE regarding the chronic use of Glucocorticoids including HIGH doses?
it helps HPA to maintain its optimal function
suppresses HPA
more effective and less adverse effects
it can cause better functioning of the HPA
Which of the following symptoms occur with the sudden withdrawal of Glucocorticoids? Select all that apply
hypertension
weakness, fatigue
aches/pains
hypotension
hyperglycemia
Which of the following are TRUE regarding the “burst” treatment for acute asthma? Select all that apply
treatment 9-12 days
treatment 3-5 days
treatment for 2 weeks
taper rquired
not tapering required
Which of the following is the preferred parenteral glucocorticoid because its faster onset, regardless of its greater mineralocorticoid effects.
Prednisone
Methylprednisolone
Prednisolone
Hydrocortisone
Which of the following are the adverse affects of systemic Glucocorticoids? Select all that apply
Mood swings, irritability
Hyperglycemia
Insomnia
Weight gain because increased appetite, GI irritation
Hypertension
What is the main goal of Inhaled Glucocorticoids in Asthma? Select all that apply
to be used in acute patients and maximize systemic exposure
to be used chronically and minimize systemic exposure
for systemic exposure
have high affinity for GCC and less affinity for MCC
rapid systemic inactivation
Which of the following ICS (Inhaled Corticosteroids) in Asthma have greater first pass metabolism and lower oral bioavailability? Select all that apply
Budesonide
Fluticasone
Mometasone
Ciclesonide
Which of the following ICS is prodrug activated by pulmonary esterases?
Budesonide
Ciclesonide
Fluticasone
Mometasone
How long does it take for ICS to have full effects?
same day
3-5 days
7-10 days
next day
Which of the following are the effects of ICS? Select all that apply
Reduced hyperresponsiveness of airways
Increased expression of b2 receptors in the lungs so the airways are more sensitive to SABA and LABA
Takes 7-10 days to be fully effective
Reduction of inflammation in lungs
Increase inflammation in lungs
Which of the following are the most common adverse effect of ICS in Asthma? Select all that apply
Dysphonia (loss of voice)
Oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush)
Lupus erythematosus
Gynecomastia
What recommendation should be given to a patient using an Inhaled Corticosteroid in Asthma (ICS)?
Eat some food immediately
Rinse mouth after inhalation instead of swallowing
Chew a gum for the bad taste of the drug
Use mint to degrade the taste particles of the drug
Which of the following are TRUE regarding this image? Select all that apply
Increased GCC activity and Decreased MCC
Prednisolone
It has longer duration than Hydrocortisone
It has shorter duration than Hydrocortisone
Prednisone
Which of the following is inactive and not suitable for patients with hepatic insufficiency?
Prednisolone
Prednisone
Hydrocortisone
Methylprednisolone
Which of the following Glucocorticoids is a PRODRUG?
Methylprednisolone
Prednisone
Prednisolone
Hydrocortisone
Which of the following statements is TRUE about this image? Select all that apply
11-keto, prodrug not suitable for patients with hepatic insufficiency
1-dehydro double bond flattens the ring and increase MCC
carbon 6-methyl increase MCC activity
carbon 6-methyl increase GCC activity and doesn't change activity for MCC
Methylprednisolone
Which of the following are TRUE about Glucocorticoids structures? Select all that apply
must have a ketone at group 3
21 carbons
must have a ketone at group 5
unsaturated (double bond) bond between carbon 4-5.
must have a hydroxyl group at carbon 11
Another way to see it
Yes
No
Which of the following is true about Cl group?
decreases MCC activity
increases both GCC & MCC activity
increased only GCC activity
Which of the following is true about the Methyl group in Carbon 16?
increased only GCC activity
increases both GCC & MCC activity
decreases MCC activity
Which of the following is true about the blue arrow?
6-α-methyl substitution decreases MCC activity
6-α-methyl substitution increased only GCC activity
6-α-methyl substitution increases both GCC & MCC activity
Which of the following statements is TRUE about those the two red arrows?
Anytime you have a group at 9’ position, you will decrease GCC at 16’
Anytime you have a group at 9’ position, you will increase MCC at 16’
Anytime you have a group at 9’ position, you must also have a group decreasing MCC activity at 16’
Anytime you have a group at 9’ position, you will increase GCC activity group at 16’
Which of the following is TRUE regarding this image? Select all that apply
Red arrow = Ester at C-17 enhances GCC activity; this ester is shielded from esterase
Blue arrow = Ester at C-21 makes it a prodrug
Beclomethasone dipropionate (Beclovent)
Beclomethasone monopropionate (active)
Which of the following is TRUE about this image? Select all that apply
Increased lipophilicity helps better penetration of lung tissue
acetal group enhance GCC activity and suppress MCC activity but the MCC ratio is high
Increased hydrophilicity helps better penetration of lung tissue
acetal group suppress both GCC and MCC activity
Summary of the different activities within the number of carbons. Photomemory. I have set up 10 minutes so you can practice drawing it.
Fluticasone Propionate is NOT a prodrug.
Yes
No
Which of the following structures represent a prodrug?
Ciclesonide is a prodrug that is activated preferentially by which of the following?
lung amidases
lung esterases
lung aminases
lung etherases
Understand this!
Yes
No
Which of the following is TRUE about biologic products (zumab) ? Select all that apply
these drugs can cause tiredness and fatigue on the day of the injection
all can trigger injection site reactions and systemic allergic reactions
these drugs are well tolerated with no reactions
these drugs cause hyperactivity
Which of the following causes the B cell to switch from producing IgG to IgE?
IL-5
IL-4
IL-13
Which of the following will increase the number of Esoinophils?
IL-4
IL-5
IL-13
Which of the following is involved in the activation of different cells like eosinophils and mast cells?
IL-13
IL-4
IL-5
Which of the following is TRUE about Omalizumab (Xolair)? Select all that apply
Prevents binding of IgE to mast cells
Humanized monoclonal antibody against IgE
Anaphylaxis (Black Box Warning)
Prevents hypersensitivity driven by IgE
Which of the following has a black box warning for Anaphylaxis (can happen within 24 hour of any dose ?
Mepolizumab (Nucala)
Omalizumab (Xolair)
Reslizumab (Cinqair)
Benralizumab (Fasenra)
DUPIXENT® (Dupilumab)
Which of the following drugs binds to IL-5 preventing recruitment of Eosinophils for the treatment of eosinophilic asthma? Select all that apply
Reslizumab (Cinqair)
Mepolizumab (Nucala)
Omalizumab (Xolair)
Benralizumab (Fasenra)
Which of the following adverse effects are caused by Reslizumab (Cinqair)? Select all that apply
cough
pain in the throat (oropharyngeal)
headache
anaphylaxis
nasopharyngeal dryness/pain
Which of the following adverse effects is caused by Benralizumab (Fasenra)?
oropharyngeal pain, cough
nasopharyngeal dryness/pain
anaphylaxis
headache
Which of the following drugs is a humanized monoclonal antibody AGAINST IL-5 RECEPTOR targeting the cells for destruction (by NK cells)?
Mepolizumab (Nucala)
Omalizumab (Xolair)
Reslizumab (Cinqair)
Benralizumab (Fasenra)
DUPIXENT® (Dupilumab)
Which of the following drugs is a human monoclonal antibody against IL-4 receptors for Atopic dermatitis and Asthma?
Benralizumab (Fasenra)
DUPIXENT® (Dupilumab)
Reslizumab (Cinqair)
Mepolizumab (Nucala)
Omalizumab (Xolair)
Which of the following biological drugs has a side effect for Conjunctivitis and keratitis?
Benralizumab (Fasenra)
Reslizumab (Cinqair)
DUPIXENT® (Dupilumab)
Mepolizumab (Nucala)
Omalizumab (Xolair)
Which of the following side effects is caused by DUPIXENT® (Dupilumab)?
Nasopharyngeal dryness/pain
Conjunctivitis, keratitis
Oropharyngeal pain
Headache
Anaphylaxis
Which of the following statements is TRUE about the mechanism of DUPIXENT® (Dupilumab)?
Prevents IL-5 from acting and blocking IL-4 receptor activation , decreasing IgE and inflammation.
Prevents IL-5 from acting and blocking IL-5 receptor activation , decreasing IgE and inflammation
Prevents IL-13 from acting and blocking IL-5 receptor activation , decreasing IgE and inflammation.
Prevents IL-4 from acting and blocking IL-13 receptor activation , decreasing IgE and inflammation.
Which of the following regions secrete the catecholamines (epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine)?
Medulla (inner region)
Cortex (outer region)
Arachidonic acid is released upon hydrolysis of membrane phospholipids by which of the following?
Cyclooxygenase A2
Phospholipase A2
(PLA2)
LTD4
LTC4
LTE4
Know this
Yes
No
Which of the following is/are the findings in atopy? Select all that apply
Increase Th1 count
Increased IgE titer
Increased in Th2 count
Increased cytotoxic T-cell count
Eosinophilia
Which of the following maintains surface of mast cells?
SCF
ECP
CCL11
IL-4
IL-5
Which of the following attracts Eosinophils?
SCF
CCL11
ECF
IL-4
IL-5
Which of the following is characteristic/are characteristics of COPD that differentiate it from Asthma? Select all that apply
IgE mediated inflammation
inflammation resistant to corticosteroid treatment
Hyperresponsive airways
Presence of neutrophils and cytotoxic T cells
Inflammation damage to alveolar walls and lung parenchyma
What are the beneficial effects of Beta 2 agonists? Select all that apply
Decreased plasma exudation
Mast cell stabilization
Bronchodilation
Increase in ciliary activity
Reduce adhesin of bacteria to epithelium
Know this BETA 2 AGONIST SIGNALING PATHWAY
Yes
No
Know this Muscarinic Receptor Pathway Signaling !!!
Yes
No
This structure is ? Select all that apply
LABA
Vilanterol
Formeterol
SABA
LAMA
Which image has the longest duration of action?
A
B
C
Which of the following are effects of CORTICOSTEROIDS? Select all that apply
Redistribution of fat from limbs to trunk and face
Gluconeogenesis
Decreased osteoblasts
Decreased fibroblasts and collagen
Loss of muscle mass
