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What is the first-line maintenance therapy for controlling asthma in patients with chronic asthma?
What is the first-line maintenance therapy for controlling asthma in patients with chronic asthma?
- Leukotriene modulators
- Mast cell stabilizers
- Oral prednisone
- Inhaler steroids (correct)
Which of the following is a known side effect of glucocorticoids?
Which of the following is a known side effect of glucocorticoids?
- Osteoporosis (correct)
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Nausea and vomiting
What should patients do after each use of inhaler therapy to avoid oropharyngeal candidiasis?
What should patients do after each use of inhaler therapy to avoid oropharyngeal candidiasis?
- Use a cough syrup
- Take an antacid
- Gargle with warm water or antiseptic (correct)
- Drink a cold beverage
What is the recommended approach when switching patients from oral to inhaled steroid therapy?
What is the recommended approach when switching patients from oral to inhaled steroid therapy?
Which alternative therapy is NOT recommended for the treatment of asthma due to weak anti-inflammatory effects and short duration of action?
Which alternative therapy is NOT recommended for the treatment of asthma due to weak anti-inflammatory effects and short duration of action?
What precautions should be taken after prolonged use of systemic steroids to prevent adreno-cortical insufficiency?
What precautions should be taken after prolonged use of systemic steroids to prevent adreno-cortical insufficiency?
What is the primary mechanism of action of β2-Adrenoceptor agonists in treating asthma?
What is the primary mechanism of action of β2-Adrenoceptor agonists in treating asthma?
When are short-acting bronchodilators like Salbutamol typically used?
When are short-acting bronchodilators like Salbutamol typically used?
Which of the following is a side effect associated with bronchodilators like Salmeterol and Formoterol?
Which of the following is a side effect associated with bronchodilators like Salmeterol and Formoterol?
What is a potential consequence of regular use of bronchodilators according to the text?
What is a potential consequence of regular use of bronchodilators according to the text?
Which type of agents are Salmeterol and Formoterol classified as?
Which type of agents are Salmeterol and Formoterol classified as?
What is the main purpose of using short-acting bronchodilators like Albuterol according to the text?
What is the main purpose of using short-acting bronchodilators like Albuterol according to the text?
What is the mechanism of action of a mast cell stabilizer like cromolyn?
What is the mechanism of action of a mast cell stabilizer like cromolyn?
Which medication is useful for reducing the symptoms of allergic rhinitis?
Which medication is useful for reducing the symptoms of allergic rhinitis?
What is the primary adverse effect associated with zileuton?
What is the primary adverse effect associated with zileuton?
What is the role of leukotriene receptor antagonists like zafirlukast and montelukast in asthma treatment?
What is the role of leukotriene receptor antagonists like zafirlukast and montelukast in asthma treatment?
What is the function of omalizumab in allergic asthma therapy?
What is the function of omalizumab in allergic asthma therapy?
How do leukotriene modulators like zafirlukast and zileuton differ in their mechanism of action?
How do leukotriene modulators like zafirlukast and zileuton differ in their mechanism of action?
Which enzyme do xanthines like Theophylline inhibit?
Which enzyme do xanthines like Theophylline inhibit?
What is a potential fatal side effect of administering Theophylline through IV?
What is a potential fatal side effect of administering Theophylline through IV?
When should oral preparations of Theophylline be given?
When should oral preparations of Theophylline be given?
What is a precaution when administering Theophylline with sympathomimetics?
What is a precaution when administering Theophylline with sympathomimetics?
How is Ipratropium bromide administered?
How is Ipratropium bromide administered?
What is the mechanism of action of Muscarinic receptor antagonists like Tiotropium?
What is the mechanism of action of Muscarinic receptor antagonists like Tiotropium?
Which phase of asthma does the mentioned drug have no effect on?
Which phase of asthma does the mentioned drug have no effect on?
What is one of the disadvantages of the mentioned drug mentioned in the text?
What is one of the disadvantages of the mentioned drug mentioned in the text?
Which type of drugs are glucocorticoids primarily known as?
Which type of drugs are glucocorticoids primarily known as?
What is the main therapy for moderate, severe, acute, and chronic asthma according to the text?
What is the main therapy for moderate, severe, acute, and chronic asthma according to the text?
In status asthmaticus, what is the recommended initial glucocorticoid for IV administration?
In status asthmaticus, what is the recommended initial glucocorticoid for IV administration?
What is the mechanism of action of glucocorticoids in asthma treatment?
What is the mechanism of action of glucocorticoids in asthma treatment?
