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What is the main function of mast cell stabilizers in the treatment of asthma?
What is the main function of mast cell stabilizers in the treatment of asthma?
- Enhance inflammatory response in the airways
- Induce bronchodilation
- Reduce bronchial inflammation (correct)
- Increase bronchial hyper-reactivity
What is a characteristic of glucocorticoids in asthma treatment?
What is a characteristic of glucocorticoids in asthma treatment?
- Rapid onset of action within a few minutes
- Promote bronchial hyper-reactivity
- Cause immediate bronchodilation
- Reduce inflammation in the bronchial tubes (correct)
Which of the following is true about the routes of administration for glucocorticoids in asthma treatment?
Which of the following is true about the routes of administration for glucocorticoids in asthma treatment?
- Topical application is recommended for long-term therapy
- Intravenous administration is the most common route
- Oral inhalation is preferred for local action in the airways (correct)
- Subcutaneous injections are used for rapid systemic effects
What is a common side effect of glucocorticoids used in asthma treatment?
What is a common side effect of glucocorticoids used in asthma treatment?
What happens when glucocorticoids are abruptly withdrawn after long-term use in asthma treatment?
What happens when glucocorticoids are abruptly withdrawn after long-term use in asthma treatment?
What is the primary mechanism of action of glucocorticoids in treating asthma?
What is the primary mechanism of action of glucocorticoids in treating asthma?
Which route of administration is considered the best choice for glucocorticoids in the treatment of asthma due to having fewer side effects?
Which route of administration is considered the best choice for glucocorticoids in the treatment of asthma due to having fewer side effects?
What is a common side effect associated with systemic administration of glucocorticoids?
What is a common side effect associated with systemic administration of glucocorticoids?
Which symptom is indicative of adrenal crisis, a life-threatening condition when corticosteroids are abruptly stopped?
Which symptom is indicative of adrenal crisis, a life-threatening condition when corticosteroids are abruptly stopped?
What is the primary effect of mast cell stabilizers like Cromolyn (cromoglycate) in treating asthma?
What is the primary effect of mast cell stabilizers like Cromolyn (cromoglycate) in treating asthma?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect associated with inhalation of glucocorticoids?
Which of the following is NOT a common side effect associated with inhalation of glucocorticoids?
What is the route of administration for epinephrine to treat acute anaphylaxis?
What is the route of administration for epinephrine to treat acute anaphylaxis?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using epinephrine for acute anaphylaxis?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using epinephrine for acute anaphylaxis?
What is the main drug of choice for the treatment of acute anaphylaxis?
What is the main drug of choice for the treatment of acute anaphylaxis?
Which of the following side effects is NOT associated with the use of epinephrine?
Which of the following side effects is NOT associated with the use of epinephrine?
Why is Salmeterol not used to relieve acute episodes of asthma?
Why is Salmeterol not used to relieve acute episodes of asthma?
What is the preferred route of administration for Albuterol in the management of acute episodic attack of asthma?
What is the preferred route of administration for Albuterol in the management of acute episodic attack of asthma?
What is the primary route of administration for Albuterol, Terbutaline, and Salmeterol?
What is the primary route of administration for Albuterol, Terbutaline, and Salmeterol?
Which of the following is a common disadvantage of using long-acting beta2 agonists like Salmeterol and Formoterol?
Which of the following is a common disadvantage of using long-acting beta2 agonists like Salmeterol and Formoterol?
What is a characteristic of Albuterol's onset of action?
What is a characteristic of Albuterol's onset of action?
Why are glucocorticoids considered important in asthma treatment?
Why are glucocorticoids considered important in asthma treatment?
Which medication is the drug of choice for acute anaphylaxis due to its quick onset and short duration of action?
Which medication is the drug of choice for acute anaphylaxis due to its quick onset and short duration of action?
What are the main disadvantages associated with ß2 agonists?
What are the main disadvantages associated with ß2 agonists?
Which medication is suitable for asthmatic patients with hypertension or heart failure due to minimal cardiovascular side effects?
Which medication is suitable for asthmatic patients with hypertension or heart failure due to minimal cardiovascular side effects?
Which bronchodilator has a longer duration of action among the quick relief medications mentioned?
Which bronchodilator has a longer duration of action among the quick relief medications mentioned?
What is the main pharmacodynamic difference between ß2-agonists and muscarinic antagonists as quick relief medications?
What is the main pharmacodynamic difference between ß2-agonists and muscarinic antagonists as quick relief medications?
Which drug, by inhibiting bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion, is less effective than ß2-agonists among the quick relief medications?
Which drug, by inhibiting bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion, is less effective than ß2-agonists among the quick relief medications?
In bronchial asthma treatment, which medication is classified as a quick relief medication?
In bronchial asthma treatment, which medication is classified as a quick relief medication?
What is the primary mechanism of action of short-acting beta2 agonists in asthma management?
What is the primary mechanism of action of short-acting beta2 agonists in asthma management?
Which of the following is considered a long-acting beta2 agonist used in the maintenance therapy of bronchial asthma?
Which of the following is considered a long-acting beta2 agonist used in the maintenance therapy of bronchial asthma?
What is the main function of anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of asthma?
What is the main function of anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of asthma?
Which of the following is a common side effect associated with the use of anti-IgE monoclonal antibody in asthma treatment?
Which of the following is a common side effect associated with the use of anti-IgE monoclonal antibody in asthma treatment?
Which of the following is a common side effect associated with the use of anti-IgE monoclonal antibody in asthma treatment?
Which of the following is a common side effect associated with the use of anti-IgE monoclonal antibody in asthma treatment?
What is a characteristic of short-acting beta2 agonists in asthma management?
What is a characteristic of short-acting beta2 agonists in asthma management?
What is a common misconception about short-acting beta2 agonists?
What is a common misconception about short-acting beta2 agonists?
Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with using short-acting beta2 agonists like albuterol?
Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with using short-acting beta2 agonists like albuterol?
Why are short-acting beta2 agonists considered the main choice in acute severe asthma?
Why are short-acting beta2 agonists considered the main choice in acute severe asthma?
What is a common side effect associated with the prolonged use of short-acting beta2 agonists?
What is a common side effect associated with the prolonged use of short-acting beta2 agonists?
What distinguishes short-acting beta2 agonists from long-acting beta2 agonists?
What distinguishes short-acting beta2 agonists from long-acting beta2 agonists?
Which statement best describes the pharmacodynamics of short-acting beta2 agonists?
Which statement best describes the pharmacodynamics of short-acting beta2 agonists?
What is a potential concern regarding the overuse of short-acting beta2 agonists?
What is a potential concern regarding the overuse of short-acting beta2 agonists?
Which of the following is a common misconception about the duration of action of short-acting beta2 agonists?
Which of the following is a common misconception about the duration of action of short-acting beta2 agonists?
