Pulmonary Mucosal Edema Causes Quiz

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What is the mode of action of inhaled corticosteroids?

Act on neurotransmitters

Act on extracellular receptors

Act directly on the cell membrane

Act on intracellular receptors (correct)

Which condition is NOT a cause of pulmonary mucosal edema?

Pneumonia (correct)

Bronchitis

Angioedema

Anaphylaxis

What is the primary purpose of orally inhaled corticosteroid preparations?

Treatment of acute asthma attacks

Prevention of oropharyngeal fungal infections

Immediate relief of dyspnea from airways obstruction

Anti-inflammatory maintenance therapy of persistent asthma and severe COPD (correct)

Which adverse effect is associated with inhaled corticosteroids at a minimal, dose-dependent level?

HPA suppression Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is used in the treatment of mucosal edema?

Racemic epinephrine Signup and view all the answers

Intranasal steroids are primarily used for the control of which condition?

Allergic rhinitis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids?

Gynecomastia Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of asthma and COPD?

Anti-inflammatory effects for maintenance therapy Signup and view all the answers

What type of drug is racemic epinephrine?

Alpha-adrenergic sympathomimetic Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT listed as a cause of pulmonary mucosal edema?

Pulmonary fibrosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of action of inhaled corticosteroids?

Acting on intracellular receptors Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is NOT a potential adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids?

Gynecomastia Signup and view all the answers

Which drug inhibits the attachment of IgE to mast cells and basophils, reducing the release of chemical mediators of allergic response?

Omalizumab (Xolair) Signup and view all the answers

Which drug acts as a leukotriene receptor antagonist and is a selective competitive antagonist of leukotriene receptors?

Montelukast (Singulair) Signup and view all the answers

Which drug is used for prophylactic management (control) of persistent asthma and offers no benefit for acute airways obstruction in asthma?

Zafirlukast (Accolate) Signup and view all the answers

Which drug inhibits degranulation of mast cells in response to allergic and nonallergic stimuli, preventing the release of histamine and other mediators of antihistamine?

Cromolyn sodium Signup and view all the answers

Which drug should be used as an alternative to steroids in patients with persistent asthma symptoms?

Cromolyn sodium Signup and view all the answers

Which drug inhibits the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme, which catalyzes the formation of leukotriene from arachidonic acid?

Zileuton Signup and view all the answers

Which drug causes bronchoconstriction, mucus secretion, vascular permeability, and plasma exudation into the airway?