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Which type of beta agonist inhalers are used as rescue inhalers for acute episodes?
Which type of beta agonist inhalers are used as rescue inhalers for acute episodes?
- Long-acting beta agonist (LABA) inhalers
- Nonselective adrenergics
- Short-acting beta agonist (SABA) inhalers (correct)
- Selective beta2 drugs
What is the key difference between short-acting beta agonist (SABA) and long-acting beta agonist (LABA) inhalers?
What is the key difference between short-acting beta agonist (SABA) and long-acting beta agonist (LABA) inhalers?
- The color of the inhaler
- SABAs are used for acute episodes while LABAs are not (correct)
- The number of doses in each inhaler
- The price of the inhaler
Which type of beta agonist inhalers should never be used for acute treatment?
Which type of beta agonist inhalers should never be used for acute treatment?
- Long-acting beta agonist (LABA) inhalers (correct)
- Selective beta2 drugs
- Nonselective beta-adrenergics
- Nonselective adrenergics
Which of the following is an example of a nonselective adrenergic drug that stimulates alpha, beta1, and beta2 receptors?
Which of the following is an example of a nonselective adrenergic drug that stimulates alpha, beta1, and beta2 receptors?
What is the classification of epinephrine (EpiPen) based on its adrenergic stimulation?
What is the classification of epinephrine (EpiPen) based on its adrenergic stimulation?
Which type of beta agonist inhaler is associated with tremor as a side effect?
Which type of beta agonist inhaler is associated with tremor as a side effect?
Which class of drugs is known for causing dryness and includes Ipratropium, Tiotropium, Aclidinium, and Umeclidinium?
Which class of drugs is known for causing dryness and includes Ipratropium, Tiotropium, Aclidinium, and Umeclidinium?
Which drug class is associated with plant alkaloids like caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline for the relief of bronchospasm?
Which drug class is associated with plant alkaloids like caffeine, theobromine, and theophylline for the relief of bronchospasm?
Which drug is specifically highlighted for its use in status asthmaticus?
Which drug is specifically highlighted for its use in status asthmaticus?
Which class of drugs is associated with a Black Box warning due to serious mood-related changes and behaviors?
Which class of drugs is associated with a Black Box warning due to serious mood-related changes and behaviors?
Which drug type might lead to oral fungal infections, requiring patients to wash their mouth after use?
Which drug type might lead to oral fungal infections, requiring patients to wash their mouth after use?
Which drug is classified as a Monoclonal Antibody Antiasthmatic and given through injection?
Which drug is classified as a Monoclonal Antibody Antiasthmatic and given through injection?
