Asthma Pharmacological Management

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What is the primary mechanism of action of beta2 agonists in asthma management?

Stimulation of β3 receptors to increase mucociliary clearance

Inhibition of β2 receptors to reduce airway resistance

Stimulation of β1 receptors to increase heart rate

Stimulation of β2 receptors to relax bronchial smooth muscles (correct)

What is the primary objective of anti-inflammatory agents in asthma management?

To stimulate β2 receptors

To increase mucociliary clearance

To reverse bronchospasms

To inhibit or prevent the inflammatory component (correct)

What is the significance of FEV monitoring in asthma management?

To monitor the importance of inhaler technique

To evaluate the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory agents (correct)

To assess the severity of bronchospasms

To measure bronchial smooth muscle relaxation

What is the primary goal of asthma pharmacological management?

To manage and control asthma symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of patient education in asthma management?

To ensure proper inhaler technique Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between short-acting and long-acting beta2 agonists?

Onset and duration of action Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using chromoglycates in asthma management?

Anti-inflammatory properties Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor contributing to successful asthma management?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of xanthines in bronchodilation?

Phosphodiesterase inhibition resulting in increased cAMP Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of beta2 agonists in asthma management?

Uncontrolled hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of therapy in chronic asthma management?

To identify patients not adequately controlled Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential side effect of high-dose systemic beta2 agonist use?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary therapeutic use of xanthines in asthma management?

For long-term prophylaxis of persistent asthma Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a potential interaction between beta2 agonists and other medications?

Increased risk of hypokalemia with concomitant use of corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the nurse in chronic asthma management?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using aminophylline over theophylline in chronic asthma management?

Aminophylline is formulated for IV/parenteral use Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of using salmeterol for terminating acute asthma attacks?

Its onset of action is too long Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration for salbutamol is preferred for mild to moderate asthma attacks?

Metered Dose Inhaler Signup and view all the answers

For which condition is salbutamol considered the drug of choice?

Acute asthmatic attacks Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary therapeutic use of salmeterol in asthma management?

As an adjunct for prophylaxis in patients failing corticosteroids Signup and view all the answers

What is a common adverse drug reaction (ADR) associated with salbutamol use?

Tremor Signup and view all the answers

How does salbutamol help in treating acute hyperkalemia?

By stimulating potassium inflow into cells Signup and view all the answers

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What is the primary mechanism of action of beta2 agonists in asthma management?

What is the primary objective of anti-inflammatory agents in asthma management?

What is the significance of FEV monitoring in asthma management?

What is the primary goal of asthma pharmacological management?

What is the importance of patient education in asthma management?

What is the primary difference between short-acting and long-acting beta2 agonists?

What is the primary advantage of using chromoglycates in asthma management?

What is the primary factor contributing to successful asthma management?

What is the primary mechanism of action of xanthines in bronchodilation?

Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of beta2 agonists in asthma management?

What is the primary goal of therapy in chronic asthma management?

Which of the following is a potential side effect of high-dose systemic beta2 agonist use?

What is the primary therapeutic use of xanthines in asthma management?

Which of the following is a potential interaction between beta2 agonists and other medications?

What is the primary role of the nurse in chronic asthma management?

What is the primary advantage of using aminophylline over theophylline in chronic asthma management?

What is the main disadvantage of using salmeterol for terminating acute asthma attacks?

Which route of administration for salbutamol is preferred for mild to moderate asthma attacks?

For which condition is salbutamol considered the drug of choice?

What is a primary therapeutic use of salmeterol in asthma management?

What is a common adverse drug reaction (ADR) associated with salbutamol use?

How does salbutamol help in treating acute hyperkalemia?

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