Questions for the FPGEE were updated on : Nov 21 ,2025
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Question 1
Drug known as the new relative cromolyn like drug include:
A. Cromolyn sodium
B. Cromoglycanate sodium
C. Cromolyin disodium
D. Disodium cromoglycanate
E. Nedocromil sodium
Answer:
E
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Question 2
Indication of leukotrienes modifiers in the treatment of asthma includes which of the following? I- Acute treatment II- Prophylaxis III- Chronic treatment
A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II only
D. II and III only
E. All are correct
Answer:
D
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Question 3
Agents considered as precursor of leukotriene include:
A. Tyrosine
B. Cyanide
C. Arachidonic acid
D. Prostaglandins
E. Histamine
Answer:
C
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Question 4
Example of methyl xanthine used in the treatment of respiratory complications include:
A. Theophyllin
B. Terbutaline
C. Ipratropium
D. Zafirlukast
E. Salmeterol
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A
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Question 5
All are β2-agonists used as brochodilators in the treatment of bronchospasm, EXCEPT:
A. Albuterol
B. Salmeterol
C. Terbutaline
D. Pindolol
E. Levalbuterol
Answer:
D
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Question 6
Best drug used in the prevention of exercise-induced asthma may include:
A. Long acting β2-agonists
B. Short acting β2-agonists
C. Anticholinergics
D. Leukotriene modifiers
E. Corticoids
Answer:
B
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Question 7
All are examples of drugs used in the treatment of bronchoconstriction, EXCEPT:
A. β2-agonists
B. Anticholinergic
C. Methyl xanthenes
D. Xanthine oxidase inhibitors
E. Leukotriene modifiers
Answer:
B
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Question 8
All are examples of corticosteroids inhalers used in asthma, EXCEPT:
A. Beclometasone
B. Sodium cromoglycate
C. Flunisolide
D. Fluticasone
E. Budesonide
Answer:
B
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Question 9
All are correct concerning the action of corticosteroids in asthma status, EXCEPT:
A. Suppress the inflammatory response
B. Decrease production of inflammatory mediators
C. Decrease airway responsiveness to inflammation
D. Relieve brochocontriction
E. Increase β-agonist receptors response
Answer:
D
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Question 10
Salbutamol is short acting β2-agonists that may be used in the treatment of which of the following asthma type?
A. Mild asthma
B. Emergency asthma
C. Severe intermittent asthma
D. Moderate asthma
E. All kind of asthma
Answer:
E
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Question 11
Drug considered as the drug of choice in a specific asthma emergency treatment include:
A. Salmeterol
B. Adrenaline
C. Albuterol
D. Cortisone
E. Zafirlukst
Answer:
C
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Question 12
The MOST well known characteristic symptom of asthma include:
A. Wheezing
B. Mucosal edema
C. Cough
D. Chest tightness
E. Tachycardia
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A
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Question 13
All of the following are pathophysiologic characteristics of asthma, EXCEPT:
A. Airway obstruction and inflammation
B. Destructive changes in the alveolar walls
C. Thickened smooth muscle of airway
D. Mucosal edema
E. Narrowed lumen of airway
Answer:
B
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Question 14
Examples of drug(s) that may precipitate asthma include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. Aspirin
B. β-Blockers
C. Ipratropium
D. NSAIDs
E. Cholinergic drugs
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C
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Question 15
Which of the following agents or combinations may be appropriated to treat severe intermittent asthma?