Asthma/COPD/Steroids Flashcards
1
Q
systemic corticosteroid
A
Methylprednisolone (Status asthmaticus)
2
Q
Aerosol corticosteroid
A
Fluticasone (ICS)
3
Q
B2 agonist (Short)
A
Albuterol (SABA)
4
Q
B2 agonist (LONG)
A
Salmeterol (LABA) (alone for COPD, not alone for asthma)
5
Q
Muscarinic blocker (short)
A
Ipratropium
6
Q
Muscarinic blocker (long)
A
Tiotropium
7
Q
Phosphodiesterase inhibitor
A
Theophylline (limits breakdown of Beta agonists)
8
Q
Leukotriene inhibitor
A
Montelukast
9
Q
IgE inhibitor
A
Omalizumab
10
Q
zona glomerulosa
A
Aldosterone (ANG II)
11
Q
zona fasciculata/reticularis
A
Hydrocortisone (ACTH) (inhibits phospholipases)(reduces COX2)
12
Q
Glucocorticoid (asthma)
A
Prednisolone
13
Q
Glucocorticoid (fetal lung maturity)
A
Dexamethasone (ectopic tumor suppression test - ACTH)
14
Q
Mineralcorticoid replacement
A
Fludrocortisone
