Long-Acting β2-Agonists in Asthma Therapy

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What is the mechanism of action of anticholinergic drugs?

They act on the sympathetic pathway of the autonomic nervous system and enhance the action of acetylcholine at cholinergic receptor sites on smooth muscle cells.

They act on the sympathetic pathway of the autonomic nervous system and antagonize the action of acetylcholine at cholinergic receptor sites on smooth muscle cells.

They act on the parasympathetic pathway of the autonomic nervous system and enhance the action of acetylcholine at cholinergic receptor sites on smooth muscle cells.

They act on the parasympathetic pathway of the autonomic nervous system and antagonize the action of acetylcholine at cholinergic receptor sites on smooth muscle cells. (correct)

What are the side effects of anticholinergic drugs?

Dizziness, headache, and blurred vision

Excessive sweating, diarrhea, and increased salivation

Nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain

Dry mouth, urinary retention, and constipation (correct)

What is the goal of asthma management?

To achieve the maximum control of symptoms using the minimum amount of drug therapy, thereby reducing the risk of side-effects. (correct)

To completely cure asthma using aggressive drug therapy

To use the maximum amount of drug therapy to control symptoms

To solely focus on symptom relief without considering drug therapy

What is the recommended frequency for reviewing patients with chronic asthma?

Every 3 to 6 months (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of asthma control?

Few asthma symptoms, no sleep disturbance, no exercise limitation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended follow-up care for patients who have had a severe asthma attack and were admitted to the hospital?

GP or asthma nurse follow-up appointment arranged within 1 week (C) Signup and view all the answers

What factors can affect the metabolism of theophylline?

Age, sex, body weight, and smoking (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for individual dose titration of theophylline?

Using blood samples (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the therapeutic window of theophylline?

Very narrow (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential effects of numerous drug interactions on plasma theophylline levels?

They can increase or decrease plasma theophylline levels (C) Signup and view all the answers

What factors can affect the metabolism of theophylline?

Age, sex, body weight, and smoking (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which side effects are associated with anticholinergic drugs at high doses?

Dry mouth, urinary retention, and constipation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of asthma management?

To achieve maximum control of symptoms using the minimum amount of drug therapy (D) Signup and view all the answers

How often should patients with chronic asthma be reviewed for stepping down of therapy?

Every 3 to 6 months (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be in place for a patient who has had an asthma attack and is being discharged from the hospital?

Asthma self-management plan and correct inhaler technique (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the goals of asthma treatment according to the text?

Few asthma symptoms, no sleep disturbance, and no exercise limitation (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which track in the asthma management guidelines involves maintenance and reliever therapy with ICS-formoterol?

Track 1 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the classification of asthma control according to the text?

Few asthma symptoms, no sleep disturbance, no exercise limitation, and normal lung function (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the follow-up care recommendation for a patient who has had a severe asthma attack and was admitted to the hospital?

Receive follow-up care within 1 week with GP or asthma nurse (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of therapy according to the text?

To achieve control of asthma as quickly as possible and then to reduce treatment (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the mechanism of action of anticholinergic drugs?

What are the side effects of anticholinergic drugs?

What is the goal of asthma management?

What is the recommended frequency for reviewing patients with chronic asthma?

What is the classification of asthma control?

What is the recommended follow-up care for patients who have had a severe asthma attack and were admitted to the hospital?

What factors can affect the metabolism of theophylline?

What is the recommended approach for individual dose titration of theophylline?

What is the therapeutic window of theophylline?

What are the potential effects of numerous drug interactions on plasma theophylline levels?

What factors can affect the metabolism of theophylline?

Which side effects are associated with anticholinergic drugs at high doses?

What is the aim of asthma management?

How often should patients with chronic asthma be reviewed for stepping down of therapy?

What should be in place for a patient who has had an asthma attack and is being discharged from the hospital?

What are the goals of asthma treatment according to the text?

Which track in the asthma management guidelines involves maintenance and reliever therapy with ICS-formoterol?

What is the classification of asthma control according to the text?

What is the follow-up care recommendation for a patient who has had a severe asthma attack and was admitted to the hospital?

What is the aim of therapy according to the text?

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