Bronchitis/Emphysema

Question 1

What glycoprotein is to neutralize neutrophil elastase in the lung interstitium and to protect the lung parenchyma from elastolytic breakdown?

Answer 1

Alpha-1-Antitrypsin

Question 2

What are the backbone of any COPD treatment regimen?

Answer 2

Bronchodilators

Question 3

What type of bronchodilator block M2 and M3 cholinergic receptors and result in bronchodilation?

Answer 3

anticholinergic agents

Question 4

What is a long-acting muscarinic agonist and has been shown to provide 24-hour bronchodilation and is hence dosed once daily?

Answer 4

Tiotropium

Question 5

What Phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor is reserved for patients with hard-to-control COPD or for individuals who are not able to use inhaled agents effectively?

Answer 5

Theophylline