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

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

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

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

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

Which of the following adverse effects is associated with theophylline?

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

What is the primary use of antimuscarinic bronchodilators?

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

What is the mechanism of action of montelukast?

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

What is the most potent topical corticosteroid?

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

Flashcards

Topical Corticosteroids Use?

Treatment of inflammatory skin conditions.

Corticosteroids Action?

They suppress the inflammatory reaction.

Asthma Symptom?

Shortness of breath

Bronchodilators Function?

To relieve bronchoconstriction

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Inhaled Corticosteroids Adverse Effect?

Hoarseness

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Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists Function?

To reduce inflammation in the airways

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Theophylline Adverse Effect?

Headache

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Antimuscarinic Bronchodilators Use?

Relief of short-term symptoms in chronic asthma

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Montelukast Action?

It prevents allergic reactions.

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Most Potent Topical Corticosteroid?

Clobetasol propionate

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