18 Questions
What is the main cause of airway obstruction in chronic bronchitis?
Inflammation
Which class of drugs prevents bronchoconstriction in COPD by blocking M3 receptors?
Muscarinic Antagonists
Which medication class relaxes bronchial smooth muscle in COPD?
Inhaled β2 Agonists
What is a common side effect of Muscarinic Antagonists in COPD treatment?
Dry mouth
Which medication class acts by inhibiting NF-kB and has side effects including oral thrush?
Cytokine inhibition agents
Which drug class in COPD treatment is known to decrease inflammation and relax airways?
PDE-4 Inhibitors
Which medication is considered the first-line agent for acute asthma exacerbations?
Albuterol
What is the primary mechanism of action of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma treatment?
Cytokine inhibition
Which class of medications may cause side effects like tremor and arrhythmia in asthma patients?
Long-acting β2 agonists
What is the recommended approach to stopping chronic treatment with systemic (oral) steroids?
Gradually taper off the dosage
Which medication may be used prophylactically to prevent exacerbations in asthma patients?
Fluticasone
What is the role of long-acting β2 agonists like salmeterol and formoterol in asthma management?
Used only for maintenance therapy
Which medication is the first-line agent for maintenance in COPD due to its efficacy and side effect profile?
Tiotropium
What is the primary mechanism of action of muscarinic antagonists in preventing bronchoconstriction?
Blocking of M3 receptors
Which medication is known to take at least 2-4 weeks for its full effect to be seen?
Cromolyn
What is the common side effect associated with muscarinic antagonists in the treatment of bronchoconstriction?
Oral thrush
Which medication inhibits calcium influx and has an unclear mechanism of action in stabilizing cell membrane for bronchial relaxation?
Albuterol
Why are mast cell stabilizers like Cromolyn rarely used in asthma despite their mechanism of action?
Low efficacy compared to other treatments
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