Which of the following drugs is a long-acting selective Beta2-receptor agonist?

a. pirbuterol (Maxair)
b. salmeterol (Serevent)
c. cromolyn sodium (Intal)
d. mometasone (Asmanex)


b. Salmeterol (Serevent) and formoterol (Foradil) are long-acting ß2-receptor agonists used as bronchodilators for the relief of bronchospasm.

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a. Hippocrates b. Anton van Leeuwenhoek c. Galileo d. William Harvey

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The starting point for horizontal abduction and adduction is when the shoulder is in:

a. 45 degrees of abduction. b. 90 degrees of abduction. c. 135 degrees of abduction. d. 180 degrees of abduction.

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A) listen and feel for breathing at the mouth and nose. B) observe for movement of the abdomen. C) apply a pulse oximeter. D) auscultate the chest.

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Anaphylaxis is an example of type ________ allergic drug reactions.

A) I B) II C) III D) IV

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