COPD and Asthma

Question 0

What are some fast acting Beta2 agonists?

Answer 0

Salbutamol and Terbutaline

Question 1

How do Beta2 agonists cause bronchodilation?

Answer 1

Bind to Gs GPCR, reducing calcium influx.

Question 2

What are some long acting beta2 agonists?

Answer 2

Formoterol and Salmeterol

Question 3

Name some Beta2 agonist ADRs

Answer 3

Skeletal muscle tremor, arrhythmia and tachycardia

Question 4

What are methylxanthines?

Answer 4

Adenosine receptor antagonists

Question 5

Name some methylxanthines

Answer 5

Theophylline and Aminophylline

Question 6

Name some methylxanthine ADRs

Answer 6

Psychomotor agitation and tachycardia

Question 7

Name some inhaled muscarinic receptor antagonists

Answer 7

Ipratropium Bromide and Tiotropium Bromide

Question 8

What is a common muscarinic receptor antagonist ADR?

Answer 8

Dry cough

Question 10

How do muscarinic receptor antagonists work?

Answer 10

Antagonise respiratory tract M3 receptors, decreasing bronchoconstriction and mucus secretion.

Question 11

What is the most commonly used inhaled glucocorticoid in asthma users?

Answer 11

Beclometasone