ASTHMA/COPD *RESCUE* Brand/Generic/Type

Question 1

Albuterol HFA (MDI)

Answer 1

ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil (Inhaled SABA)

Question 2

Albuterol HFA (Aerosol Powder Inhaler)

Answer 2

ProAir Respiclick, ProAir Digihaler (Inhaled SABA)

Question 3

Abuterol (nebulizer solution)

Answer 3

(Inhaled SABA)

Question 4

Levalbuterol HFA

Answer 4

Xopenex (Inhaled SABA)

Question 5

Levalbuterol (nebulizer solution)

Answer 5

(Inhaled SABA)

Question 6

Ipatropium HFA

Answer 6

Atrovent (SA Anticholinergic)

Question 7

Ipatropium (nebulizer solution)

Answer 7

(SA Anticholinergic)

Question 8

Ipratropium/Albuterol

Answer 8

Combivent Respimat (SA Anticholinergic)

Question 9

Ipratropium/Albuterol (nebulizer solution)

Answer 9

Duoneb (SA Anticholinergic)

Question 10

Methylprednisolone

Answer 10

tab (systemic Corticosteroid)

Question 11

Prednisolone

Answer 11

tab + Oral liquid (systemic Corticosteroid)

Question 12

Prednisone

Answer 12

tab + oral liquid (systemic Corticosteroid)

Question 13

Methylprednisolone Acetate

Answer 13

Respiratory injection (systemic Corticosteroid)

Question 14

Dexamethasone

Answer 14

tab + oral liquid + injection (systemic Corticosteroid)

Question 15

Inhaled SABA function

Answer 15

increase cAMP, antagonizes bronchoconstriction –> smooth muscle relaxation (reverse obstruction and improve airflow)

Question 16

Short Acting Anticholinergic (SA Anticholinergic) function

Answer 16

Competitively inhibit cholinergic receptors in bronchial smooth muscle
–> decreased cGMP –> bronchodilation

Question 17

Systemic Corticosteroids function

Answer 17

decreased inflammation, Increased response to B2 agonists

Question 18

Epinephrine

Answer 18

Systemic (Subcutaneous B2 Agonists)

Question 19

Terbutaline

Answer 19

Systemic (Subcutaneous B2 Agonists)

Question 20

Magnesium Sulfate IV

Answer 20

smooth muscle relaxation through inhibition of calcium influx into smooth muscle cells