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Comparison of Short-Acting and Long-Acting Asthma Medications

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What are the two main alterations in the airway associated with asthma?

Inflammation and bronchodilation

Relaxation and constriction of smooth muscles

Inflammation and bronchoconstriction (correct)

Increase and decrease of leukotriene activity

What is the mechanism of action of antileukotriene modifiers?

Activate beta-2 receptors in lungs

Relax smooth muscle and open airway

Block inﬂammatory effects of leukotriene (correct)

Supress inﬂammatory response pathways

What is the duration of action for short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs)?

~ 24 hours

~ 12 hours

~ 4 hours (correct)

~ 1 hour

What is the purpose of maintenance therapy in asthma treatment?

To reduce inflammation and prevent exacerbations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following medications is NOT an inhaled glucocorticoid?

Albuterol Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take to note improvement with inhaled glucocorticoids?

Several days to weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of short-acting beta-agonists (SABAs)?

Activate beta-2 receptors in lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of rescue therapy in asthma treatment?

To provide quick relief for acute exacerbations Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of action for long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs)?

~ 12 hours Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of mast cell stabilizers?

Prevent mast cell breaking down Signup and view all the answers