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Bronchodillators Flashcards

1
Q

How many types of bronchodilators are there?

A

4

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2
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Name the most effective bronchodilator group

A

B2 adrenoeceptor agonists

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3
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Which type of bronchodilator is used for exercise induced asthma?

a) Xanthine drugs
b) B2 adrenoceptor agonist
c) Cysteinyl Leukotrine antagonist

A

c) Cysteinyl Leukotrine antagonist

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4
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Name the various Bronchodilator types.

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1) Xanthine drugs
2) B2 adrenoceptor agonist
3) Cysteinyl Leukotrine antagonist
4) Muscarinic receptor antagonists

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5
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Theophylline is an example of a …..?

A

Xanthine drugs

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6
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Name a short acting B2 adrenoceptor agonist

A

Terbutaline, Salbutamol

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7
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Terbutaline is an example of a ………..?

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short acting B2 adrenoceptor agonist

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8
Q

Isoprenaline is an example of a ……….?

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non selective B adrenoceptor agonist

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9
Q

Ipratropium Bromide is a Cysteinyl Leukotrine antagonist

A) True
B) False

A

B) False it is a Muscarinic receptor antagonists

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10
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Explain the mechanism of B2 adrenoceptor agonist

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  1. Relaxation of smooth muscle from trachea to bronchi
  2. Decrease vascular permeability and mucosal odema
  3. Inhibit insulin release and other inflammatory mediators
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11
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Formoterol is an example of….

A

Long acting B2 adrenoceptor agonist

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12
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Name 1 Xanthine drug

A

aminothylline

theothylline

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13
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Xanthine drugs stimulate the respiratory centres.

A) True
B) False

A

A) True

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14
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Tiotropium is a …?

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Long acting Muscarinic receptor antagonists used in COPD

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15
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Montelukast belongs to the ….bronchodilator group.?

A

Cysteinyl Leukotrine antagonist

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16
Q

Aspirin induced Asthma is treated with

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Cysteinyl Leukotrine antagonist-

this is because aspirin sensitive individuals produce more cystiene leukotrienes

17
Q

What are the adverse effects of B2 adrenoceptor agonist drugs

A

Tachycardia and palpitations

Pulmonary vasodilatation

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