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Which medication is a first-line agent for maintenance in COPD?
Which medication is a first-line agent for maintenance in COPD?
- Cromolyn
- Albuterol
- Levalbuterol
- Salmeterol (correct)
What is the mechanism of action of Muscarinic Antagonists in preventing bronchoconstriction?
What is the mechanism of action of Muscarinic Antagonists in preventing bronchoconstriction?
- Relax bronchial smooth muscle
- Inhibit cytokine production
- Block M3 receptors (correct)
- Stabilize mast cells
Which medication is associated with the side effect of oral thrush?
Which medication is associated with the side effect of oral thrush?
- Albuterol
- Formoterol
- Cromolyn
- Tiotropium (correct)
What is the main effect of Inhaled Corticosteroids in treating respiratory conditions?
What is the main effect of Inhaled Corticosteroids in treating respiratory conditions?
What is the key assumption mentioned regarding bronchoconstriction in Asthma and COPD?
What is the key assumption mentioned regarding bronchoconstriction in Asthma and COPD?
Which medication takes at least 2-4 weeks to show its effect?
Which medication takes at least 2-4 weeks to show its effect?
Which class of medication is considered the first-line agent for acute asthma exacerbations?
Which class of medication is considered the first-line agent for acute asthma exacerbations?
What is the main mechanism of action of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of asthma?
What is the main mechanism of action of inhaled corticosteroids in the treatment of asthma?
Which medication can be used prophylactically to prevent exacerbations in asthma?
Which medication can be used prophylactically to prevent exacerbations in asthma?
What are the common side effects associated with long-acting β2 agonists in asthma treatment?
What are the common side effects associated with long-acting β2 agonists in asthma treatment?
Why is it recommended not to abruptly stop chronic treatment with systemic (oral) steroids in asthma?
Why is it recommended not to abruptly stop chronic treatment with systemic (oral) steroids in asthma?
What is the suggested approach for discontinuing burst therapy with oral steroids given for up to 5-7 days in asthma?
What is the suggested approach for discontinuing burst therapy with oral steroids given for up to 5-7 days in asthma?
What are the two main components of airway obstruction in COPD according to the text?
What are the two main components of airway obstruction in COPD according to the text?
Which class of drugs prevents bronchoconstriction in COPD by blocking M3 receptors?
Which class of drugs prevents bronchoconstriction in COPD by blocking M3 receptors?
Which medication for COPD is classified as a cytokine inhibitor targeting NF-kB?
Which medication for COPD is classified as a cytokine inhibitor targeting NF-kB?
Which side effect is commonly associated with Muscarinic Antagonists used in COPD treatment?
Which side effect is commonly associated with Muscarinic Antagonists used in COPD treatment?
In COPD, which drug class relaxes bronchial smooth muscle providing relief to patients?
In COPD, which drug class relaxes bronchial smooth muscle providing relief to patients?
What is the primary purpose of using antibiotics like azithromycin in COPD?
What is the primary purpose of using antibiotics like azithromycin in COPD?
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