Asthma meds

Question 1

MDI stands for:

and DPI stands for:

Answer 1

Metered Dose Inhaler

Dry Powder Inhaler

Question 2

most commonly used B2 antagonist: ____
used to stop attack
the original CFC propellant has been reformulated to ______

Answer 2

Albuterol

HFA (hydrofluoroalkanes)

Question 3

combination of atrovent and albuterol, used for COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)

Answer 3

Combivent

Question 4

newer, long acting B2 antagonist for prophylactic use only: _______

Answer 4

Salmeterol

Question 5

inhaled steroids inhibit influx of _______ cells

Answer 5

inflammatory

Question 6

newer steroid drug, can be given for nasal allergies: ______

Answer 6

Flovent

Question 7

oldest inhalation steroid, not an common as Flovent because of short half life

Answer 7

Azmacort

Question 8

steroid anti-inflammatory for adjunct use. also treats eczema as a cream

Answer 8

Mometasone

Question 9

combination of Flovent and Salmeterol: ____

long acting

Answer 9

Advair

Question 10

Most common antileukotriene: ______

inhibits synthesis of leukotriene D4

Answer 10

Singulair

Question 11

an adjunct prophylactic drug taken orally: _____

Answer 11

theophylline

Question 12

the ionic form of theophylline given IV: ______

also marketed for removing cellulite

Answer 12

Aminophylline