Respiratory System 1

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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?

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?

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?

Hyperglycemia Signup and view all the answers

What happens when glucocorticoids are abruptly withdrawn after long-term use in asthma treatment?

Rebound worsening of symptoms and adrenal insufficiency Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of glucocorticoids in treating asthma?

Reduction in the number of inflammatory cells in airways Signup and view all the answers

Which route of administration is considered the best choice for glucocorticoids in the treatment of asthma due to having fewer side effects?

Inhalation Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect associated with systemic administration of glucocorticoids?

Adrenal suppression Signup and view all the answers

Which symptom is indicative of adrenal crisis, a life-threatening condition when corticosteroids are abruptly stopped?

Lightheadedness and weakness Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary effect of mast cell stabilizers like Cromolyn (cromoglycate) in treating asthma?

Stabilization of mast cell membrane Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common side effect associated with inhalation of glucocorticoids?

Adrenal suppression Signup and view all the answers

What is the route of administration for epinephrine to treat acute anaphylaxis?

Subcutaneous or inhalation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using epinephrine for acute anaphylaxis?

Contraindicated in diabetic patients Signup and view all the answers

What is the main drug of choice for the treatment of acute anaphylaxis?

Epinephrine Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following side effects is NOT associated with the use of epinephrine?

Hypotension Signup and view all the answers

Why is Salmeterol not used to relieve acute episodes of asthma?

Long duration of action Signup and view all the answers

What is the preferred route of administration for Albuterol in the management of acute episodic attack of asthma?

Inhalation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary route of administration for Albuterol, Terbutaline, and Salmeterol?

By inhalation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common disadvantage of using long-acting beta2 agonists like Salmeterol and Formoterol?

Used for acute episodes of asthma Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Albuterol's onset of action?

Immediate onset (within 5 minutes) Signup and view all the answers

Why are glucocorticoids considered important in asthma treatment?

They have anti-inflammatory properties Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is the drug of choice for acute anaphylaxis due to its quick onset and short duration of action?

Terbutaline Signup and view all the answers

What are the main disadvantages associated with ß2 agonists?

Skeletal muscle tremors and tachycardia overdose Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is suitable for asthmatic patients with hypertension or heart failure due to minimal cardiovascular side effects?

Ipratropium Signup and view all the answers

Which bronchodilator has a longer duration of action among the quick relief medications mentioned?

Tiotropium Signup and view all the answers

What is the main pharmacodynamic difference between ß2-agonists and muscarinic antagonists as quick relief medications?

Bronchial muscle relaxation Signup and view all the answers

Which drug, by inhibiting bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion, is less effective than ß2-agonists among the quick relief medications?

Ipratropium Signup and view all the answers

In bronchial asthma treatment, which medication is classified as a quick relief medication?

Leukotrienes antagonists Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mechanism of action of short-acting beta2 agonists in asthma management?

Stimulating adenyl cyclase Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered a long-acting beta2 agonist used in the maintenance therapy of bronchial asthma?

Salmeterol Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of asthma?

Reducing airway inflammation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common side effect associated with the use of anti-IgE monoclonal antibody in asthma treatment?

Bronchospasm Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common side effect associated with the use of anti-IgE monoclonal antibody in asthma treatment?

Headache Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of short-acting beta2 agonists in asthma management?

Inhibit bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception about short-acting beta2 agonists?

They have a long onset of action Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a disadvantage associated with using short-acting beta2 agonists like albuterol?

Quick tolerance development Signup and view all the answers

Why are short-acting beta2 agonists considered the main choice in acute severe asthma?

They provide quick relief by inhibiting bronchoconstriction Signup and view all the answers

What is a common side effect associated with the prolonged use of short-acting beta2 agonists?

Tachycardia Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes short-acting beta2 agonists from long-acting beta2 agonists?

Quick onset of action Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the pharmacodynamics of short-acting beta2 agonists?

They primarily focus on relaxing bronchial muscles Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential concern regarding the overuse of short-acting beta2 agonists?

Development of tolerance to their effects Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common misconception about the duration of action of short-acting beta2 agonists?

Their effects last for an extended period even after administration Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main function of mast cell stabilizers in the treatment of asthma?

What is a characteristic of glucocorticoids in asthma treatment?

Which of the following is true about the routes of administration for glucocorticoids 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 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?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 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?

What is a characteristic of Albuterol's onset of action?

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?

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 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?

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?

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?

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?

What is a characteristic of short-acting beta2 agonists in asthma management?

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?

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 distinguishes short-acting beta2 agonists from long-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?

Which of the following is a common misconception about the duration of action of short-acting beta2 agonists?

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