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Respiratory Medications Quiz

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Match the following medications with their respective classes:

Fluticasone = Inhaled steroids Salmeterol = LABA Tiotropium = LAMA Montelukast = Leukotriene modifier

Match the following medications with their respective classes:

Albuterol = SABA Ipratropium = SAMA Fluticasone/Salmeterol = ICS/LABA combination Tiotropium/Olodaterol = LAMA

Match the following medications with their respective classes:

Budesonide/Formoterol = ICS/LABA combination Albuterol/Ipratropium = SABA/SAMA combination Zafirlukast = Leukotriene modifier Formoterol = LABA

Match the following medications with their respective classes:

Tiotropium = LAMA Salmeterol = LABA Ciclesonide = Inhaled steroids Zileuton = Leukotriene modifier Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their respective classes:

Formoterol/Budesonide = ICS/LABA combination Albuterol = SABA Ipratropium = SAMA Montelukast = Leukotriene modifier Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their typical dose ranges:

Beclomethasone = 40-80 mcg/puff Budesonide = 100-400 mcg/puff Fluticasone = 44-220 mcg/puff Mometasone = 100-200 mcg/puff Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their characteristics:

Budesonide = Rapid onset of action Fluticasone = Long duration of action Mometasone = High potency Beclomethasone = No distinct characteristics Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their available forms:

Beclomethasone = Aerosol, powder, and nebulizer forms Budesonide = Inhaler, powder, and nebulizer forms Fluticasone = Aerosol and powder forms Mometasone = Aerosol form Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their side effects:

Beclomethasone = Hoarse voice, oral thrush, cough Budesonide = Hoarse voice, oral thrush, cough Fluticasone = Hoarse voice, oral thrush, cough Mometasone = Hoarse voice, oral thrush, cough Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their relative potency:

Beclomethasone = Similar to budesonide Budesonide = Similar to beclomethasone Fluticasone = Higher than beclomethasone and budesonide Mometasone = Higher than beclomethasone and budesonide Signup and view all the answers

Match the following medications with their frequency of use:

Beclomethasone = 2-4 times daily Budesonide = 2-4 times daily Fluticasone = 2-4 times daily Mometasone = 1-2 times daily Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Inhaled Steroids

Definition and Function

Inhaled steroids are a type of medication used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD
They reduce inflammation in the airways, making it easier to breathe

Types of Inhaled Steroids

Beclomethasone

Available in aerosol, powder, and nebulizer forms
Typical dose: 40-80 mcg/puff, 2-4 puffs 3-4 times daily
Common side effects: hoarse voice, oral thrush, cough

Budesonide

Available in inhaler, powder, and nebulizer forms
Typical dose: 100-400 mcg/puff, 1-2 puffs 2-4 times daily
Common side effects: hoarse voice, oral thrush, cough
Noted for its rapid onset of action and high potency

Fluticasone

Available in aerosol and powder forms
Typical dose: 44-220 mcg/puff, 1-2 puffs 2-4 times daily
Common side effects: hoarse voice, oral thrush, cough
Noted for its long duration of action and high potency

Momentasone

Available in aerosol form
Typical dose: 100-200 mcg/puff, 1-2 puffs daily
Common side effects: hoarse voice, oral thrush, cough
Noted for its high potency and long duration of action

Comparison of Inhaled Steroids

All four medications are effective in reducing inflammation and improving lung function
Beclomethasone and budesonide have similar potency
Fluticasone and mometasone are more potent
Side effect profiles are similar among the four medications