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What is the maximal recommended dose of cromolyn sodium for adults when used initially?
What is the maximal recommended dose of cromolyn sodium for adults when used initially?
- 4 doses per day
- 2 doses per day
- 1 dose per day
- 3 doses per day (correct)
Which adverse effect is most commonly associated with inhaled cromolyn sodium?
Which adverse effect is most commonly associated with inhaled cromolyn sodium?
- Mild throat irritation
- Headache (correct)
- Cough
- Diarrhea
What is the pregnancy category for cromolyn sodium?
What is the pregnancy category for cromolyn sodium?
- Category A
- Category B (correct)
- Category D
- Category C
Which inhaled corticosteroid has greater first-pass metabolism than beclomethasone and is less likely to cause systemic effects?
Which inhaled corticosteroid has greater first-pass metabolism than beclomethasone and is less likely to cause systemic effects?
How long is the peak effect of inhaled budesonide in adults?
How long is the peak effect of inhaled budesonide in adults?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with inhaled budesonide?
Which of the following is an adverse effect associated with inhaled budesonide?
What is a significant drug interaction to consider with inhaled budesonide?
What is a significant drug interaction to consider with inhaled budesonide?
In asthma exacerbations requiring ED treatment or hospitalization, what is the recommended systemic corticosteroid dosage for adults?
In asthma exacerbations requiring ED treatment or hospitalization, what is the recommended systemic corticosteroid dosage for adults?
What is the main adverse effect associated with systemic corticosteroids?
What is the main adverse effect associated with systemic corticosteroids?
Which adverse effect is associated with montelukast (Singulair) and requires healthcare providers to advise patients and caregivers to be alert for behavior changes?
Which adverse effect is associated with montelukast (Singulair) and requires healthcare providers to advise patients and caregivers to be alert for behavior changes?
Systemic corticosteroids are preferred over inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of severe acute asthma exacerbations.
Systemic corticosteroids are preferred over inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of severe acute asthma exacerbations.
Oral glucocorticoids are not recommended for management of severe persistent asthma according to NAEPP updated guidelines 2020.
Oral glucocorticoids are not recommended for management of severe persistent asthma according to NAEPP updated guidelines 2020.
IV steroids are not recommended for patients with asthma exacerbation if lung function is less than 30% predicted.
IV steroids are not recommended for patients with asthma exacerbation if lung function is less than 30% predicted.
Montelukast (Singulair) is not indicated for prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in adults.
Montelukast (Singulair) is not indicated for prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in adults.
Leukotriene pathway inhibitors, such as montelukast, have a short half-life of approximately 24 hours.
Leukotriene pathway inhibitors, such as montelukast, have a short half-life of approximately 24 hours.
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of inhaled budesonide?
Which of the following is a potential adverse effect of inhaled budesonide?
What drug interaction should be considered with inhaled budesonide?
What drug interaction should be considered with inhaled budesonide?
What is a potential adverse effect of montelukast (Singulair) that requires healthcare providers to advise patients and caregivers to be alert for behavior changes?
What is a potential adverse effect of montelukast (Singulair) that requires healthcare providers to advise patients and caregivers to be alert for behavior changes?
Which monitoring parameter is especially important for patients taking inhaled budesonide and a diuretic?
Which monitoring parameter is especially important for patients taking inhaled budesonide and a diuretic?
What is the preferred inhaled corticosteroid agent during pregnancy?
What is the preferred inhaled corticosteroid agent during pregnancy?
