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?

Fluticasone (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To relieve bronchoconstriction (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Hoarseness (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Nedocromil sodium (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce inflammation in the airways (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following adverse effects is associated with theophylline?

Headache (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of antimuscarinic bronchodilators?

Relief of short-term symptoms in chronic asthma (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of montelukast?

It prevents allergic reactions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the most potent topical corticosteroid?

Clobetasol propionate (D) 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.