Asthma Flashcards
1
Q
Pregnancy LABA DOC
A
Budesonide
2
Q
_______bind to B-2 receptors causing relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle resulting in bronchodilator-inhaled route is the preferred route of administration
A
B-2-agonists
3
Q
B-2 agonist :
A
Albuterol
Levalbuterol (R-isomer of Albuterol )
4
Q
If using a SABA > ____ days of the week, need to increase maintenance meds
A
2
5
Q
Advair
A
Salmeterol + Fluticasone
Can use in age >4
6
Q
Symbicort
A
Formeterol +Symbicort
Can use in age >12
7
Q
DOC for any persistent asthma?
A
Corticosteroids
8
Q
Equivalency of steroid
Dexamethasone
A
0.75
9
Q
Equivalency of steroid
Budesonide
A
0.6
10
Q
Equivalency of steroid
Betamethasone
A
0.6
11
Q
Equivalency of steroid
Cortisone
A
25
12
Q
Equivalency of steroid
Hydrocortisone
A
20
13
Q
Prednisone
A
5
14
Q
Equivalency of steroid
Prednisolone
A
5
15
Q
Equivalency of steroid
Methyl-prednisolone
A
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