Asthma

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What is the mechanism of action for Long Acting Beta Agonists (LABA) in asthma management?

They are rapid acting bronchodilators that provide immediate relief.

They inhibit IgE binding to receptors.

They stimulate beta2 receptors leading to bronchodilation. (correct)

They decrease the production of leukotrienes.

Which of the following adverse effects is associated with the use of Inhaled Corticosteroids?

Tachycardia and hyperglycemia.

Cough and throat irritation.

Thrush and headache. (correct)

Increased heart rate and insomnia.

Which of the following is a characteristic adverse effect of a Short Acting Beta Agonist?

CNS stimulation (correct)

Respiratory depression

Hypotension

Bradycardia

What is the mechanism by which beta-2 agonists relieve asthma symptoms?

Dilation of bronchial smooth muscle Signup and view all the answers

In which situation is Ipratropium indicated as a treatment?

For moderate to severe asthma exacerbations. Signup and view all the answers

What sets the mechanism of action of leukotriene receptor antagonists apart from other asthma medications?

They block the LTD4 receptor which reduces bronchoconstriction. Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is considered a preferred reliever for all asthma patients?

ICS-Formoterol Signup and view all the answers

How should a patient experiencing an acute asthma exacerbation use Albuterol?

Up to 4-8 puffs every 20 minutes for three doses Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the delivery method of Omalizumab is correct?

It is administered through subcutaneous injection every 4 weeks. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Formoterol not used as monotherapy for asthma treatment?

It is recommended only for use in combination with ICS. Signup and view all the answers

Which class of medication is primarily used to prevent airway remodeling in asthma?

Inhaled Corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications requires caution due to potential interactions with non-selective beta-blockers?

Albuterol Signup and view all the answers

What common patient education point is essential for the use of inhalers or spacers?

Proper technique is vital to avoid side effects like thrush. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity reaction?

Prednisone. Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of effect for Albuterol after administration?

4 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant adverse effect of using montelukast?

Serious neuropsychiatric events. Signup and view all the answers

Which bronchodilator is classified as a Long Acting Beta Agonist (LABA)?

Salmeterol Signup and view all the answers

What should be the goal of asthma therapy to achieve good control?

Avoidance of nighttime symptoms Signup and view all the answers

Which class of medication is primarily utilized for asthma maintenance therapy?

Leukotriene receptor antagonists. Signup and view all the answers

Which medication class includes Ipratropium?

Short Acting Muscarinic Antagonists Signup and view all the answers

Which medication class is primarily used for long-term management of asthma and helps to reduce inflammation?

Inhaled corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of albuterol in asthma management?

Bronchodilation through beta-2 agonism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adverse effects is most commonly associated with inhaled corticosteroid therapy?

Oral thrush Signup and view all the answers

Which medication would be most appropriate for the management of an acute asthma exacerbation?

Prednisone Signup and view all the answers

What class of drug is salmeterol, and what is its primary use in asthma management?

Long-acting beta agonist, used for maintenance therapy Signup and view all the answers

For patients experiencing exercise-induced asthma, which medication might be recommended as a preventive measure?

Albuterol Signup and view all the answers

What approach should be taken when adjusting asthma medications for a patient who is experiencing increased symptom frequency?

Implement a stepwise approach to escalate treatment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common contraindication for the use of montelukast?

Acute bronchospasm Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary goal of chronic asthma management?

Reduction of emergency room visits Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the effect of ipratropium in asthma therapy?

Targets muscarinic receptors to decrease bronchoconstriction Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is typically used as a first-line bronchodilator in asthma exacerbation management?

Albuterol Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action for inhaled corticosteroids in asthma management?

Inhibition of cytokine release Signup and view all the answers

During acute exacerbation management, what is the recommended supplemental oxygen delivery method?

NRB at 15 LPM Signup and view all the answers

What is an adverse effect commonly associated with the use of short-acting beta-agonists?

Tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

In the management of asthma, what role does ipratropium bromide serve, especially when albuterol is ineffective?

It serves as an additional bronchodilator via nebulization. Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant clinical consideration when assessing the risk of a fatal asthma event?

History of poor response to treatment Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of dosing oral prednisone or dexamethasone during an asthma exacerbation?

To reduce inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Which option describes the stepwise approach to managing asthma effectively?

Adding medications based on symptom frequency and severity Signup and view all the answers

When managing chronic asthma, what is the differentiation between 'Track 1' and 'Track 2' in stepwise treatment?

Track 1 is for intermittent use; Track 2 is for daily management. Signup and view all the answers

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What is the mechanism of action for Long Acting Beta Agonists (LABA) in asthma management?

Which of the following adverse effects is associated with the use of Inhaled Corticosteroids?

Which of the following is a characteristic adverse effect of a Short Acting Beta Agonist?

What is the mechanism by which beta-2 agonists relieve asthma symptoms?

In which situation is Ipratropium indicated as a treatment?

What sets the mechanism of action of leukotriene receptor antagonists apart from other asthma medications?

Which medication is considered a preferred reliever for all asthma patients?

How should a patient experiencing an acute asthma exacerbation use Albuterol?

Which of the following statements about the delivery method of Omalizumab is correct?

Why is Formoterol not used as monotherapy for asthma treatment?

Which class of medication is primarily used to prevent airway remodeling in asthma?

Which of the following medications requires caution due to potential interactions with non-selective beta-blockers?

What common patient education point is essential for the use of inhalers or spacers?

Which of the following medications is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity reaction?

What is the typical duration of effect for Albuterol after administration?

What is a significant adverse effect of using montelukast?

Which bronchodilator is classified as a Long Acting Beta Agonist (LABA)?

What should be the goal of asthma therapy to achieve good control?

Which class of medication is primarily utilized for asthma maintenance therapy?

Which medication class includes Ipratropium?

Which medication class is primarily used for long-term management of asthma and helps to reduce inflammation?

What is the primary mechanism of action of albuterol in asthma management?

Which of the following adverse effects is most commonly associated with inhaled corticosteroid therapy?

Which medication would be most appropriate for the management of an acute asthma exacerbation?

What class of drug is salmeterol, and what is its primary use in asthma management?

For patients experiencing exercise-induced asthma, which medication might be recommended as a preventive measure?

What approach should be taken when adjusting asthma medications for a patient who is experiencing increased symptom frequency?

Which of the following is NOT a common contraindication for the use of montelukast?

What is a primary goal of chronic asthma management?

Which of the following describes the effect of ipratropium in asthma therapy?

Which medication is typically used as a first-line bronchodilator in asthma exacerbation management?

What is the mechanism of action for inhaled corticosteroids in asthma management?

During acute exacerbation management, what is the recommended supplemental oxygen delivery method?

What is an adverse effect commonly associated with the use of short-acting beta-agonists?

In the management of asthma, what role does ipratropium bromide serve, especially when albuterol is ineffective?

What is a significant clinical consideration when assessing the risk of a fatal asthma event?

What is the primary purpose of dosing oral prednisone or dexamethasone during an asthma exacerbation?

Which option describes the stepwise approach to managing asthma effectively?

When managing chronic asthma, what is the differentiation between 'Track 1' and 'Track 2' in stepwise treatment?

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