RRT RRT Pharmacology 2

Question 1

Racemic epinephrine is primarily used via nebulization to treat which condition in pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

Croup (laryngotracheobronchitis)

Answer

Bronchiolitis

Answer

Epiglottitis

Answer

Asthma exacerbation

Question 2

Which drug is used to reverse neuromuscular blockade in patients receiving non-depolarizing agents?

Accepted Answer

Neostigmine

Answer

Succinylcholine

Answer

Vecuronium

Answer

Atracurium

Question 3

What is the primary indication for inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) therapy?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary arterial hypertension in neonates with hypoxic respiratory failure

Answer

COPD exacerbation

Answer

Status asthmaticus

Answer

Pulmonary embolism

Question 4

Which diuretic is most commonly used to reduce pulmonary edema in patients with congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Furosemide

Answer

Spironolactone

Answer

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer

Mannitol

Question 5

What is the mechanism of action of surfactant replacement therapy?

Accepted Answer

Reduces surface tension in alveoli to prevent collapse

Answer

Stimulates mucus clearance

Answer

Dilates bronchial smooth muscle

Answer

Inhibits inflammatory mediators

Question 6

Which medication is used to treat methemoglobinemia in patients with toxic oxygen levels?

Accepted Answer

Methylene blue

Answer

Vitamin K

Answer

Sodium thiosulfate

Answer

Hydroxocobalamin