Bronchial Asthma Treatment Quiz
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Which drug was prescribed to relieve Ms. Hoda's acute attack of asthma?

  • Morphine
  • Atropine
  • Cromolyn sodium
  • Salbutamol (correct)
  • What is the characteristic feature of asthma's airway inflammation?

  • Activation of alpha1 and alpha2 adrenoceptors
  • Infiltration of T helper 1 (TH1) lymphocytes
  • Activation of mast cells (correct)
  • Infiltration of neutrophils
  • What is the effect of mast cell activation in asthma?

  • Decreased parasympathetic tone
  • Bronchodilation
  • Release of anti-inflammatory mediators
  • Bronchoconstriction (correct)
  • What is the role of T helper 2 (TH2) lymphocytes in asthma?

    <p>Contribute to airway inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is single drug treatment affecting only one mediator not effective in asthma?

    <p>It doesn't address the chronic inflammatory nature of asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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