Ch 76: Drugs for Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flashcards
1
Q
In patients with asthma, LABAs are not first-line therapy, and they must always be combined with a ______________.
A
glucocorticoid
p. 927
2
Q
Why is monotherapy of asthma with a LABA contraindicated?
A
LABA monotherapy of asthma has been associated with increased incidence of asthma-associated death.
(p. 927)
