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What percentage of 'mild asthmatics' died from asthma events?
What percentage of 'mild asthmatics' died from asthma events?
- 15-20% (correct)
- 25-30%
- 10-15%
- 20-25%
What type of medication is used as a 'reliever' in asthma pharmacotherapy?
What type of medication is used as a 'reliever' in asthma pharmacotherapy?
- SABA (correct)
- Leukotriene receptor antagonists
- Inhaled corticosteroids
- Theophylline
Which of the following is NOT a goal of asthma control?
Which of the following is NOT a goal of asthma control?
- Prevent morbidity and mortality
- Avoid adverse effects from treatment
- Maintain near normal pulmonary function
- Achieve normal body weight (correct)
What percentage of 'mild asthmatics' have near-fatal asthma events?
What percentage of 'mild asthmatics' have near-fatal asthma events?
What is the paradigm shift in focus for asthma management?
What is the paradigm shift in focus for asthma management?
What is the primary target for reliever asthma therapy in bronchodilation?
What is the primary target for reliever asthma therapy in bronchodilation?
What is the preferred agent for quick onset bronchodilation during asthma exacerbation?
What is the preferred agent for quick onset bronchodilation during asthma exacerbation?
What is the mechanism of bronchodilation in asthma therapy?
What is the mechanism of bronchodilation in asthma therapy?
What is the characteristic of fast-onset LABA + ICS as an alternative to short acting β2-agonists?
What is the characteristic of fast-onset LABA + ICS as an alternative to short acting β2-agonists?
What does the duration of action of a β2-agonist tell us about the dosing frequency of the agent?
What does the duration of action of a β2-agonist tell us about the dosing frequency of the agent?
Do all LABAs have a delayed onset of action?
Do all LABAs have a delayed onset of action?
What is the primary mechanism of action of β2-agonists?
What is the primary mechanism of action of β2-agonists?
What is the primary role of β2-agonists in asthma therapy?
What is the primary role of β2-agonists in asthma therapy?
What is a common adverse effect of β2-agonists?
What is a common adverse effect of β2-agonists?
How do inhaled corticosteroids act on the airways?
How do inhaled corticosteroids act on the airways?
What is the benefit of combining β2-agonists with inhaled corticosteroids?
What is the benefit of combining β2-agonists with inhaled corticosteroids?
What is a contraindication for the use of β2-agonists?
What is a contraindication for the use of β2-agonists?
