Asthma Medication Quiz
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What is the primary use of topical corticosteroids?

  • Treatment of fungal infections
  • Treatment of viral infections
  • Treatment of bacterial infections
  • Treatment of inflammatory skin conditions (correct)
  • What is the mechanism of action of corticosteroids?

  • They prevent allergic reactions
  • They cure inflammatory skin conditions
  • They suppress the inflammatory reaction (correct)
  • They stimulate the immune system
  • Which of the following is a common symptom of asthma?

  • Nausea
  • Fever
  • Shortness of breath (correct)
  • Skin rash
  • What is the most popular inhaled glucocorticosteroid in the New Zealand market?

    <p>Fluticasone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of bronchodilators in the treatment of asthma?

    <p>To relieve bronchoconstriction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common adverse effect associated with inhaled corticosteroids?

    <p>Hoarseness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a mast cell stabilizer used in the prophylaxis of asthma?

    <p>Nedocromil sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of leukotriene receptor antagonists in the treatment of asthma?

    <p>To reduce inflammation in the airways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following adverse effects is associated with theophylline?

    <p>Headache</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of antimuscarinic bronchodilators?

    <p>Relief of short-term symptoms in chronic asthma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action of montelukast?

    <p>It prevents allergic reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most potent topical corticosteroid?

    <p>Clobetasol propionate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Test your knowledge on asthma medications, including the primary uses of topical corticosteroids, mechanism of action, common symptoms of asthma, popular inhaled glucocorticosteroids, function of bronchodilators, and common adverse effects associated with inhaled corticosteroids.

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