Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Pre 14 resp/cancer

A relatively new treatment for asthma is the use of leukotriene antagonists/inhibitors. Examples from this drug class include:

A. Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
B. COX2 inhibitors
C. Zafirlukast (ACCOLATE) and zileuton (ZYFLO)
D. Cromolyn sodium (INTAL) and albuterol (PROVENTIL)



Which of the following diseases is chracterized by persistent cough resulting in sputum production for more than 3 months for more than 2 years? Note: you may find the answer fastest in your lecture notes.

A. asthma
B. chronic bronchitis
C. emphysema



Which of the following drugs causes bronchodilation and is classified as a bronchodilator?

A. albuterol sodium (PROVENTIL)
B. cromolyn sodium (INTAL)
C. zafirlukast (ACCOLATE)
D. zileuton (ZYFLO)



Which of the following drugs is the best drug for long term maintanence of asthma symptoms?

A. zafirlukast (ACCOLATE)
B. metoprolol subcutaneoulsy
C. inhaled corticosteroids
D. methotrexate



Patients who receive traditional chemotherapy should be taught to

A. eat salty, crunchy foods such as potato chips to make up for salt loss.
B. continue having un-protected sex only if it is with one partner.
C. eat fresh, unpeeled fruit only if the neutrophil (WBC) count is acceptble.
D. avoid brushing or flossing teeth for 48 hours before chemotherapy.



Which of the following is a beta2 adrenergic agent used to treat asthma?

A. cromolyn sodium (INTAL).
B. ipratropium bromide (ATROVENT).
C. albuterol (PROVENTIL).
D. zileuton (ZYFLO).



Which of the following diseases is chracterized by abnormal enlargement of gas exchange airways with destruction of alveolar walls? Note: you may find the answer fastest in your lecture notes.

A. asthma
B. chronic bronchitis
C. emphysema


Added 12/15, thanks Lily!!!!


Which of the following diseases is chracterized by hyper-reactive airways, reversible airflow obstruction, and increased mucus production? Note: you may find the answer fastest in your lecture notes.

A. asthma
B. chronic bronchitis
C. emphysema



Cancer is known to be a result of changes in DNA that predispose a person to cancer. One DNA change that is involved with more than 40 different kinds of cancer is

1. deletion or mutation of tumor suppressor genes.
2. addition of tumor suppressor genes in unusual locations.
3. deletion of oncogenes.
4. absence of benign tumors.



Cancer cells are known to show abnormal features such as

1. increased cell stickiness.
2. lack of resoponse to growth control signals.
3. decreased rate of growth.
4. aggressive immune responsiveness.

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