Asthma Medications Quiz
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What is the mechanism of action of β2-Adrenoceptor agonists in treating asthma?

  • Activate myosin phosphorylation, leading to an increase in intracellular calcium and constriction of airway smooth muscle
  • Inhibit protein kinase A, leading to a decrease in intracellular calcium and constriction of airway smooth muscle
  • Stimulate adenylyl cyclase, leading to an increase in intracellular cAMP and relaxation of airway smooth muscle (correct)
  • Stimulate adenylyl cyclase, leading to a decrease in intracellular cAMP and constriction of airway smooth muscle

    • Which medication is classified as a muscarinic receptor antagonist for treating asthma?

  • Theophylline
  • Montelukast
  • Omalizumab
  • Ipratropium (correct)

    • Which medication is considered a leukotriene pathway inhibitor for preventing acute asthmatic attacks?

  • Cromoglicate
  • Methylxanthines
  • Zafirlukast (correct)
  • Salbutamol

    • Which medication is classified as a mast cell stabilizer for treating asthma?

    <p>Cromoglicate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is an example of a supportive therapy for asthma?

    <p>Mucolytic and expectorant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is a methylxanthine used to treat acute asthmatic attacks?

    <p>Theophylline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication inhibits the leukotriene pathway to prevent acute asthmatic attacks?

    <p>Montelukast</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication acts as an anti-IgE monoclonal antibody for treating asthma?

    <p>Omalizumab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is a muscarinic receptor antagonist for treating asthma?

    <p>Ipratropium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medication is a glucocorticoid used as an anti-inflammatory for asthma?

    <p>Budesonide</p> Signup and view all the answers

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