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What is the primary aim of treatment for COPD?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a risk factor for COPD in the text?
What is the overlap syndrome characterized by persistent airflow limitation displaying features of both asthma and COPD called?
What complications are associated with COPD according to the text?
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Which non-pharmacological intervention is recommended for the management of stable COPD in the text?
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When should interventional procedures like surgery be considered for COPD patients?
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What is the initial treatment recommended for patients with COPD to relieve breathlessness and exercise limitation?
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What should be confirmed before considering step-up treatment for COPD patients?
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In which COPD patients is a long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA) used?
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When should inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) be considered for COPD patients?
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What prophylactic treatment is adopted to reduce exacerbations in non-smokers with COPD?
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What treatment should be reviewed and at least every 6 months for COPD patients during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Which non-pharmacotherapeutic intervention is recommended for sputum clearance in COPD patients?
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When is long-term oral corticosteroid treatment usually recommended for COPD patients?
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When should doxapram be given for COPD patients?
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Which service may community pharmacists provide to patients with COPD?
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What is the lower target for oxygen saturation in patients at risk of hypercapnic respiratory failure?
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In which condition is high concentration oxygen therapy safe according to the text?
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Which patient group is low concentration oxygen therapy reserved for?
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When should initial oxygen be given to the patient?
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What condition is ambulatory oxygen therapy recommended for?
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What equipment is provided by the NHS for oxygen therapy?
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How are prescriptions for oxygen cylinders and accessories dispensed?
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What type of oxygen service is recommended for patients who need to be away from home regularly?
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What should be done if a patient on exercise shows evidence of exercise-induced oxygen desaturation?
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In which country is a Home Oxygen Order Form (HOOF) used as part of the process of providing home oxygen services?
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What is the duration of action for inhaled salbutamol?
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Which age group should take 5 micrograms/kg of salbutamol for one dose?
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Which product is used for acute bronchospasm and prophylaxis of allergen-induced bronchospasm?
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For which condition are injections and solutions for intravenous infusion of salbutamol not licensed for use in children?
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What should patients do if a previously effective dose of salbutamol does not provide at least 3 hours of relief?
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What is the recommended adult dosage for terbutaline sulfate tablets for persistent symptoms?
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At what rate should adults take terbutaline for continuous intravenous injections?
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What is the maximum duration of action for terbutaline at recommended inhaled doses?
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When should children aged 15-17 years stop taking terbutaline?
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What is the recommended frequency for adults to take salbutamol (Albuterol) for reversible airway obstruction?
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Which medication is specifically advised against in pregnancy, breastfeeding, and hepatic impairment according to the MHRA/CHM?
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What is the duration of action of formoterol fumarate at recommended inhaled doses?
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Which inhalation powder is not licensed for use in children under 12 years of age?
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For which type of patients should salmeterol not be initiated?
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What is the adult dosage range for indacaterol used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease maintenance treatment?
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Which of the following medications contains alcohol?
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What is the dose of olodaterol solution inhaled once daily for adults for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease maintenance treatment?
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'The manufacturer advises using indacaterol inhalation powder only if the potential benefit outweighs the risk.' This statement indicates that:
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'Intravenous injections are recommended for adults, with a maximum dose of 5 micrograms/minute.' This statement refers to which medication?
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What is the recommended maintenance treatment for adult COPD patients who are not adequately treated by a combination of an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting beta2-agonist?
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What is the recommended dosage of Budesonide for adults with mild to moderate asthma?
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Why is Budesonide nebulizer suspension not suitable for use according to the text?
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Which inhalation powder is available in the form of Trimbow NEXThaler?
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What is the recommended dosage of Budesonide for children aged 12-17 years with asthma?
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What is the primary use of Budesonide according to the text?
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Which condition is NOT a contraindication for the use of terbutaline in premature labor?
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What is an adverse effect NOT associated with systemic corticosteroids?
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Which tool is NOT mentioned for supporting healthcare staff in recognizing patients at risk of adrenal crisis?
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What is the recommended dosage range for terbutaline in adults when diluted with glucose 5% or sodium chloride 0.9%?
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Which inhaler is specifically recommended for use by children aged 5-11 years and adults aged 12-17 years?
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Which condition warrants the issue of Steroid Emergency Cards for patients with adrenal insufficiency and steroid dependence?
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What is the primary monitoring requirement for patients receiving terbutaline therapy intravenously?
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Which corticosteroid inhaler is twice as potent as Clenil Modulite® but not licensed for use in children?
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"Beclometasone dipropionate CFC-free inhalers should be prescribed by brand name" according to the MHRA/CHM advice. What reason is provided for this recommendation?
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Which medication is specifically recommended for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with a dosage of 60 micrograms per dose?
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What is a potential side effect specifically associated with Umeclidinium bromide?
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Which medication, when combined with formoterol fumarate, is available in inhalation powders like Seebri Breezhaler and Ultibro Breezhaler?
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What is a side effect that patients taking glycopyrronium bromide for COPD may experience?
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Which long-acting beta2-agonist is used for treating asthma and other conditions associated with reversible airway obstruction?
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For patients with renal impairment, what dose adjustment is recommended for Bambuterol hydrochloride if the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is less than 50 mL/minute/1.73 m2?
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What is the recommended dosing frequency for adults using Fostair Nexthaler® as asthma maintenance therapy?
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What is the recommended maximum number of inhalations per day for adults using Fostair Nexthaler®?
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For which condition should the dose of beclometasone dipropionate and formoterol fumarate be considered during a switch to Fostair NEXThaler®?
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Which retinal disorder can be linked to the systemic use of corticosteroids, including their local administration via inhalers?
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What type of visual disturbances should patients on corticosteroid treatment report to healthcare providers?
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Which organization developed the Steroid Emergency Card for patients with adrenal insufficiency and steroid dependence?
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Which side effect is NOT associated with systemic corticosteroids according to the text?
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What is the age range recommended for the use of Kelhale® inhaler?
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What distinguishes pressurised metered-dose inhalers with extra-fine particles from traditional CFC-containing and CFC-free inhalers?
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What age group is recommended to use Luforbec® 100/6 as asthma maintenance therapy?
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What aspect of general anesthesia is often mistaken for unconsciousness?
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Which drug, when used in high doses, can result in sedation and amnesia during general anesthesia?
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What is crucial for safe medical practice and a vital part of undergraduate medical education?
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Which drugs are used to initiate, maintain anesthesia, and reduce the stress response to surgical trauma?
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Why is it essential for patients to comprehend the process and drugs used in general anesthesia?
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In pharmacotherapeutics for general anesthesia, why should drugs only be administered when their benefits outweigh the risks?
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What is the primary purpose of general anesthesia in surgical procedures?
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Why is unconsciousness crucial in reducing trauma to patients during surgeries?
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How does general anesthesia affect the central nervous system activity?
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What allows anesthesiologists to choose the best maintenance drugs for patients during general anesthesia?
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In what way does general anesthesia decrease surgical risk?
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