Pharmacology and the Nursing Process by Linda Lane Lilley: Practice Exam

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What is the name of the prodrug of theophylline?

Aminophylline
Montelukast
Epinephrine
Albuterol

The correct answer is: Aminophylline

Aminophylline is the name of the prodrug of theophylline. This is because a prodrug is a medication that is initially inactive but is metabolized in the body to become active. In this case, theophylline is a medication that is converted into aminophylline in the body to produce its therapeutic effects. This makes options B, C, and D incorrect as they are not prodrugs of theophylline. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for the treatment of asthma, while epinephrine and albuterol are both bronchodilators used for the treatment of asthma and other respiratory conditions. However, they do not require activation in the body and are therefore not prodrugs.