Chapter 79 Drugs to Treat Asthma and COPD (TECH) Q&A (1 of 8) Sample Questions

1. MK is a 49-year-old patient and approaches you for refill of asthma medication. Which of the following conditions, a pharmacy technician should alert the pharmacist about?
  1. A. Bought several bottles of Dextromethorphan in the OTC section (this could indicate that the patient is experiencing frequent cough, which is a symptom of asthma).
  2. B. Used several antibiotics in the last year.
  3. C. Has early refill of β2-agonists (requests a refill in < 2-3 months) or Irregular refills of inhaled corticosteroid (ICSs).
  4. D. All of the above
Ans: D