RRT RRT Pharmacology 3

Question 1

What is the first-line bronchodilator for acute COPD exacerbation?

Accepted Answer

Short-acting beta-2 agonist (e.g., albuterol)

Answer

Salmeterol

Answer

Formoterol

Answer

Tiotropium

Question 2

Which opioid analgesic can suppress respiratory drive and requires careful monitoring in ventilated patients?

Accepted Answer

Fentanyl

Answer

Ketorolac

Answer

Ketamine

Answer

Propofol

Question 3

Heliox therapy improves breathing effort primarily by doing what?

Accepted Answer

Reducing gas density to decrease airflow resistance

Answer

Increasing oxygen partial pressure

Answer

Delivering a bronchodilator more effectively

Answer

Improving diffusion capacity

Question 4

What is the purpose of administering magnesium sulfate in severe asthma exacerbations?

Accepted Answer

Acts as a bronchodilator by relaxing smooth muscle

Answer

Reduces mucus production

Answer

Reduces systemic inflammation

Answer

Reverses respiratory acidosis

Question 5

Which sedative/hypnotic preserves spontaneous breathing and is used in procedural sedation for intubation?

Accepted Answer

Ketamine

Answer

Midazolam

Answer

Propofol

Answer

Lorazepam

Question 6

Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme) is specifically indicated for improving pulmonary function in which condition?

Accepted Answer

Cystic fibrosis

Answer

COPD

Answer

Pulmonary fibrosis

Answer

Bronchiectasis