Respiratory System
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What are the three main causes of restricted airflow mentioned in the text?

  • Inflammation, spasmodic state of smooth muscle, and excessive production of mucus (correct)
  • Humoral factor, excessive production of mucus, and vagal nerve
  • Bronchoconstrictor influence, non-cholinergic excitatory nerve, and excessive production of mucus
  • Inflammation, spasmodic state of smooth muscle, and bronchoconstrictor influence

What is the function of a beta-adrenergic agonist medication like Ventolin?

  • To inhibit the effect of cysteinyl leukotrienes
  • To stimulate beta 2 adrenoreceptors and reduce smooth muscle tone (correct)
  • To prevent bronchial inflammation and induce bronchoconstriction
  • To reduce the production of inflammatory mediators

What is the function of a muscarinic receptor antagonist medication?

  • To reduce the production of inflammatory mediators
  • To block the effect of acetylcholine on muscarinic receptors (correct)
  • To stimulate beta 2 adrenoreceptors and reduce smooth muscle tone
  • To prevent bronchial inflammation and induce bronchoconstriction

What is the function of a xanthine drug like theophylline?

<p>To inhibit intracellular cyclic AMP and stimulate the respiratory center (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential adverse effects of theophylline?

<p>Seizure, cardiac arrhythmia, death (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of ipratropium bromide?

<p>To act as an anticholinergic bronchodilator (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a glucocorticosteroid medication?

<p>To reduce the production of inflammatory mediators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential adverse effects of inhaled glucocorticosteroid medication?

<p>Hoarseness, irritation, dysphonia, candidiasis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cromolyn and nedocromil sodium medication?

<p>To reduce the production of inflammatory mediators (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a steroid-sparing agent like methotrexate?

<p>To reduce the need for glucocorticosteroid medication (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential adverse effects of methotrexate?

<p>Hair loss, hepatotoxicity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of montelukast medication?

<p>To block the effect of cysteinyl leukotrienes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main factors that can cause airflow restriction in the respiratory system?

<p>Spasmodic state of smooth muscle, inflammation, and excessive production of mucus (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is a beta adrenergic agonist and is used as a reliever for respiratory conditions?

<p>Ventolin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of xanthine drugs in treating respiratory conditions?

<p>Both of the above (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the narrow therapeutic range of adenosine?

<p>10-20mg/L (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the lethal dose of theophylline?

<p>40+ mg/L (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is an anticholinergic bronchodilator?

<p>Ipratropium bromide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of glucocorticosteroids in treating respiratory conditions?

<p>Stopping production of inflammatory mediators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of cromolyn and nedocromil sodium in treating respiratory conditions?

<p>Stopping production of inflammatory mediators (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is a steroid-sparing agent for severe asthma?

<p>Methotrexate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of montelukast in treating mild asthma in pediatric patients?

<p>Blocking the effect of cysteinyl leukotrienes without the use of steroids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended action to reduce the risk of candidiasis when using glucocorticosteroids?

<p>Wash the mouth after usage or use antifungal oral suspension/gel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of non-cholinergic excitatory nerves in causing airflow restriction?

<p>Releasing tachykinins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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