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What is a common adverse effect of beta agonists?
What is a common adverse effect of beta agonists?
- Bronchodilation
- Arrhythmias
- Tachycardia
- Skeletal muscle tremor (correct)
What is a characteristic of beta selectivity in high clinical dosages?
What is a characteristic of beta selectivity in high clinical dosages?
- It is absent
- It is relative and has significant β1-agonist effects (correct)
- It is absolute
- It has no β1-agonist effects
What is a potential risk for patients with COPD using beta agonists?
What is a potential risk for patients with COPD using beta agonists?
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Neurological disorders
- Cardiac disease (correct)
- Concurrent respiratory disease
What is the mechanism of action of theophylline as a bronchodilator?
What is the mechanism of action of theophylline as a bronchodilator?
What is the primary elimination pathway of theophylline?
What is the primary elimination pathway of theophylline?
What is a therapeutic use of methylxanthines?
What is a therapeutic use of methylxanthines?
What is an effect of theophylline on the diaphragm?
What is an effect of theophylline on the diaphragm?
What is an additional effect of theophylline?
What is an additional effect of theophylline?
What is the main difference between COPD and asthma?
What is the main difference between COPD and asthma?
What is the main advantage of inhalational route in medications?
What is the main advantage of inhalational route in medications?
What is the mechanism of action of beta adrenoceptor agonists?
What is the mechanism of action of beta adrenoceptor agonists?
What is the main characteristic of short-acting beta2-agonists?
What is the main characteristic of short-acting beta2-agonists?
What is the main use of short-acting beta2-agonists?
What is the main use of short-acting beta2-agonists?
What is the main difference between short-acting and long-acting beta2-agonists?
What is the main difference between short-acting and long-acting beta2-agonists?
What is the main concern with using long-acting beta2-agonists?
What is the main concern with using long-acting beta2-agonists?
What is the main therapeutic use of sympathomimetics?
What is the main therapeutic use of sympathomimetics?
What is aminophylline a salt of?
What is aminophylline a salt of?
Which effect is NOT associated with methylxanthine derivatives like pentoxifylline?
Which effect is NOT associated with methylxanthine derivatives like pentoxifylline?
What severe adverse effect could result from an overdose of these drugs?
What severe adverse effect could result from an overdose of these drugs?
Which substance is useful in reversing severe cardiovascular toxicity from theophylline?
Which substance is useful in reversing severe cardiovascular toxicity from theophylline?
Which medication was replaced by ipratropium for treating asthma?
Which medication was replaced by ipratropium for treating asthma?
What is the mechanism of action for muscarinic antagonists in treating respiratory conditions?
What is the mechanism of action for muscarinic antagonists in treating respiratory conditions?
Why might antimuscarinic agents be preferred over β2 agonists in COPD?
Why might antimuscarinic agents be preferred over β2 agonists in COPD?
What minor effect is seen at high doses of muscarinic antagonists in some patients?
What minor effect is seen at high doses of muscarinic antagonists in some patients?
What is the primary long-term controller for asthma?
What is the primary long-term controller for asthma?
What is a common adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids in children?
What is a common adverse effect of inhaled corticosteroids in children?
What is the effect of systemic glucocorticoid treatment for more than 2 weeks?
What is the effect of systemic glucocorticoid treatment for more than 2 weeks?
What condition may parenteral steroids be lifesaving?
What condition may parenteral steroids be lifesaving?
Which is an adverse effect of frequent aerosol administration of glucocorticoids?
Which is an adverse effect of frequent aerosol administration of glucocorticoids?
When should leukotriene receptor blockers not be used?
When should leukotriene receptor blockers not be used?
How can adrenal suppression be reduced when using oral corticosteroids?
How can adrenal suppression be reduced when using oral corticosteroids?
Which adverse impact is specifically associated with COPD patients using steroids?
Which adverse impact is specifically associated with COPD patients using steroids?
What is a benefit of using corticosteroids over β2 agonists?
What is a benefit of using corticosteroids over β2 agonists?
What is the main advantage of inhaled corticosteroids?
What is the main advantage of inhaled corticosteroids?
What is the role of phospholipase A2 in asthma?
What is the role of phospholipase A2 in asthma?
What is the effect of corticosteroids on prostaglandins and leukotrienes?
What is the effect of corticosteroids on prostaglandins and leukotrienes?
What is the mechanism of action of corticosteroids in asthma?
What is the mechanism of action of corticosteroids in asthma?
Why are inhaled glucocorticoids now considered appropriate for most cases of moderate asthma?
Why are inhaled glucocorticoids now considered appropriate for most cases of moderate asthma?
What is the effect of corticosteroids on β adrenoceptors in the airway?
What is the effect of corticosteroids on β adrenoceptors in the airway?
What is the shift in thinking regarding the use of corticosteroids in asthma?
What is the shift in thinking regarding the use of corticosteroids in asthma?
