Asthma

Question 1

oxygen therapy given if o2 saturation less than

Answer 1

92%

Question 2

nebuliser is a gas mask like chamber where

Answer 2

aerosol is generated

Question 3

steroids used in serious cases where……….are not succesfull

Answer 3

B2 agonists

Question 4

Glucocorticosteroids like……are inhaled to prevent attacks

Answer 4

beclometasone

Question 5

combination inhalers use a combination of

Answer 5

budexonide and formoterol (symbicort)

Question 6

for acute asthma attacks what is given

Answer 6

oral prednisolone

Question 7

cromones like sodium cromoglicate reduce….

Answer 7

allergen induced responses

Question 8

Leukotriene receptor antagonists prevent

Answer 8

inflammation by relaxing the airways

Question 9

Theophylline blocks…..to allow muscle relaxation

Answer 9

PDE

Question 10

antimuscarinic bronchodilators are used alongside inhaled corticosteroids inhibit

Answer 10

bronchoconstriction

Question 11

Bronchodilators used to prevent asthmatic effects include

Answer 11

salmeterol, salbutamol

Question 12

anti inflammatory preventers like…..are used if bronchodilators are not efficient

Answer 12

beclometasone

Question 13

Salmeterol and Salbutamol are b2 agonists and affect the

Answer 13

lungs, muscles and bronchioles

Question 14

Either Salmeterol or Salbutamol can only be used with inhaled steroids

Answer 14

Salmeterol