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Which type of medication is commonly used for asthma emergencies to rapidly open airways?
Which type of medication is commonly used for asthma emergencies to rapidly open airways?
What is the main mechanism of action of inhaled beta-2 agonists like albuterol for asthma treatment?
What is the main mechanism of action of inhaled beta-2 agonists like albuterol for asthma treatment?
What is a common adverse effect of inhaled beta-2 agonists?
What is a common adverse effect of inhaled beta-2 agonists?
Why are long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs) not recommended for acute shortness of breath?
Why are long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs) not recommended for acute shortness of breath?
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Which receptor does epinephrine stimulate that leads to cardiovascular stimulation in asthma emergencies?
Which receptor does epinephrine stimulate that leads to cardiovascular stimulation in asthma emergencies?
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What is a possible reason why long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs) are not suitable for monotherapy in asthma treatment?
What is a possible reason why long-acting beta-2 agonists (LABAs) are not suitable for monotherapy in asthma treatment?
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Which type of medication is known for causing hypotension and priapism?
Which type of medication is known for causing hypotension and priapism?
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How are Vasoreactive and Non-vasoreactive Pulmonary Hypertension treated differently?
How are Vasoreactive and Non-vasoreactive Pulmonary Hypertension treated differently?
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Which type of medication has very serious side effects, yet is slightly different in selectivity?
Which type of medication has very serious side effects, yet is slightly different in selectivity?
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What is the minimum duration of treatment with anticoagulants for Pulmonary Embolism (PE)?
What is the minimum duration of treatment with anticoagulants for Pulmonary Embolism (PE)?
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Which condition is likely underdiagnosed but should be in the differential diagnosis for shortness of breath (SOB)?
Which condition is likely underdiagnosed but should be in the differential diagnosis for shortness of breath (SOB)?
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Which class of medications generally have fewer side effects compared to others mentioned in the text?
Which class of medications generally have fewer side effects compared to others mentioned in the text?
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What is the initial treatment tried in vasoreactive patients with pulmonary hypertension?
What is the initial treatment tried in vasoreactive patients with pulmonary hypertension?
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Which medication combination is commonly used in non-vasoreactive patients with pulmonary hypertension?
Which medication combination is commonly used in non-vasoreactive patients with pulmonary hypertension?
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What are the adverse effects associated with Endothelin receptor antagonists (ERAs)?
What are the adverse effects associated with Endothelin receptor antagonists (ERAs)?
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Why are ERAs contraindicated during pregnancy?
Why are ERAs contraindicated during pregnancy?
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Which receptor types play a role in vasodilation and vasoconstriction in the context of pulmonary hypertension medications?
Which receptor types play a role in vasodilation and vasoconstriction in the context of pulmonary hypertension medications?
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How do Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is) work in pulmonary hypertension?
How do Phosphodiesterase 5 inhibitors (PDE5Is) work in pulmonary hypertension?
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