Asthma

Question 0

LABA for asthma prophylaxis only? Not for relief. Never used alone.

Answer 0

Salmeterol

May inc mortality and precipitate arrhythmia

Question 1

DOC for acute asthma attacks?

Answer 1

Salbutamol

SABA - tachycardia tremors tachyphylaxis tolerance

Question 2

Muscarinic receptor antagonist for asthma and COPD? Cause dry mouth

Answer 2

Ipratropium

Question 3

Inhibit phosphodiesterase, cause bronchodilation for asthma prophylaxis against nocturnal attacks?

Answer 3

Theophylline

Question 4

Antidote for overdose of theophylline?

Answer 4

Beta blocker

Question 5

AE of theophylline?

Answer 5

GI distress. Seizures. Insomnia. Tremors.

Question 6

Mast cell stabilizer for asthma and ophthalmic nasopharyngeal and GI allergies?

Answer 6

Cromolyn

Question 7

Cromolyn MOA?

AE?

Answer 7

Prevent calcium influx. Stabilize mast cells. Prevent release of histamine.
AE: Cough, airway irritation

Question 8

Corticosteroid that inhibits PLA2, used as DOC for asthma prophylaxis? Also for allergic rhinitis

Answer 8

Fluticasone

Question 9

DOC for status asthmaticus?

Answer 9

IV Hydrocortisone

Question 10

Common SE of fluticasone?

Answer 10

Oral candidiasis

Adrenal suppression