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What is the mode of action of inhaled corticosteroids?
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?
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?
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?
Which adverse effect is associated with inhaled corticosteroids at a minimal, dose-dependent level?
Which drug is used in the treatment of mucosal edema?
Which drug is used in the treatment of mucosal edema?
Intranasal steroids are primarily used for the control of which condition?
Intranasal steroids are primarily used for the control of which condition?
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids?
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids?
What is the primary purpose of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of asthma and COPD?
What is the primary purpose of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of asthma and COPD?
What type of drug is racemic epinephrine?
What type of drug is racemic epinephrine?
Which condition is NOT listed as a cause of pulmonary mucosal edema?
Which condition is NOT listed as a cause of pulmonary mucosal edema?
What is the primary mode of action of inhaled corticosteroids?
What is the primary mode of action of inhaled corticosteroids?
Which condition is NOT a potential adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids?
Which condition is NOT a potential adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids?
Which drug inhibits the attachment of IgE to mast cells and basophils, reducing the release of chemical mediators of allergic response?
Which drug inhibits the attachment of IgE to mast cells and basophils, reducing the release of chemical mediators of allergic response?
Which drug acts as a leukotriene receptor antagonist and is a selective competitive antagonist of leukotriene receptors?
Which drug acts as a leukotriene receptor antagonist and is a selective competitive antagonist of leukotriene receptors?
Which drug is used for prophylactic management (control) of persistent asthma and offers no benefit for acute airways obstruction in asthma?
Which drug is used for prophylactic management (control) of persistent asthma and offers no benefit for acute airways obstruction in asthma?
Which drug inhibits degranulation of mast cells in response to allergic and nonallergic stimuli, preventing the release of histamine and other mediators of antihistamine?
Which drug inhibits degranulation of mast cells in response to allergic and nonallergic stimuli, preventing the release of histamine and other mediators of antihistamine?
Which drug should be used as an alternative to steroids in patients with persistent asthma symptoms?
Which drug should be used as an alternative to steroids in patients with persistent asthma symptoms?
Which drug inhibits the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme, which catalyzes the formation of leukotriene from arachidonic acid?
Which drug inhibits the 5-lipoxygenase enzyme, which catalyzes the formation of leukotriene from arachidonic acid?
Which drug causes bronchoconstriction, mucus secretion, vascular permeability, and plasma exudation into the airway?
Which drug causes bronchoconstriction, mucus secretion, vascular permeability, and plasma exudation into the airway?
Which drug is available for consideration in the correct population and is a monoclonal antibody?
Which drug is available for consideration in the correct population and is a monoclonal antibody?
