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What substance do monoclonal antibodies target to treat asthma?
What substance do monoclonal antibodies target to treat asthma?
- Leukotrienes
- Immunoglobulin E (IgE) (correct)
- Histamine
- Prostaglandins
Which cytokines associated with asthma are targeted by monoclonal antibodies?
Which cytokines associated with asthma are targeted by monoclonal antibodies?
- Interleukin-10 (IL-10) and Interleukin-12 (IL-12)
- Interleukin-4 (IL-4) and Interleukin-5 (IL-5) (correct)
- Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and Interleukin-8 (IL-8)
- Interleukin-1 (IL-1) and Interleukin-6 (IL-6)
What are eosinophils involved in?
What are eosinophils involved in?
- Producing histamine in the lungs
- Suppressing the immune response
- Breaking down allergens
- Producing mucus and fluid that trigger bronchospasms (correct)
What is the primary purpose of monoclonal antibodies in treating asthma?
What is the primary purpose of monoclonal antibodies in treating asthma?
What is the most common adverse effect associated with monoclonal antibodies for asthma treatment?
What is the most common adverse effect associated with monoclonal antibodies for asthma treatment?
Why should the initiation of omalizumab be done in a healthcare setting?
Why should the initiation of omalizumab be done in a healthcare setting?
What age group can receive dupilumab for the treatment of asthma?
What age group can receive dupilumab for the treatment of asthma?
In which cases are monoclonal antibodies used for the treatment of asthma?
In which cases are monoclonal antibodies used for the treatment of asthma?
What should be avoided when prescribing monoclonal antibodies for asthma treatment?
What should be avoided when prescribing monoclonal antibodies for asthma treatment?
What is the major side effect of omalizumab?
What is the major side effect of omalizumab?
Monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of asthma target only interleukins associated with asthma.
Monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of asthma target only interleukins associated with asthma.
Omalizumab (Xolair) is administered orally for the treatment of asthma.
Omalizumab (Xolair) is administered orally for the treatment of asthma.
Tezepelumab (Tezspire) is not approved for use in children under 12 years old for the treatment of asthma.
Tezepelumab (Tezspire) is not approved for use in children under 12 years old for the treatment of asthma.
Monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of asthma are primarily used as a replacement for inhaled and oral corticosteroids.
Monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of asthma are primarily used as a replacement for inhaled and oral corticosteroids.
Benralizumab (Fasenra) targets interleukin-4 for the treatment of asthma.
Benralizumab (Fasenra) targets interleukin-4 for the treatment of asthma.
Which substance do monoclonal antibodies target to treat asthma?
Which substance do monoclonal antibodies target to treat asthma?
What is the main role of eosinophils in the context of asthma?
What is the main role of eosinophils in the context of asthma?
What is the primary caution associated with the use of monoclonal antibodies for asthma treatment?
What is the primary caution associated with the use of monoclonal antibodies for asthma treatment?
Which allergic inflammatory biomarkers are used to identify patients suitable for monoclonal antibodies treatment for asthma?
Which allergic inflammatory biomarkers are used to identify patients suitable for monoclonal antibodies treatment for asthma?
What is the key purpose of monoclonal antibodies in treating severe asthma?
What is the key purpose of monoclonal antibodies in treating severe asthma?
