Drugs for Asthma

Question 1

3 fast acting beta-adrenergic bronchodilators

Answer 1

1. albuterol
2. salbutamol
3. terbutaline

Question 2

Salmeterol

Answer 2

Long-acting beta adrenergic vasodilator

Question 3

Theophylline

Answer 3

Methylxanthine

Question 4

2 anti-cholinergic bronchodilators

Answer 4

Ipotropium - short acting

Tiotropium - long acting

Question 5

Zileuton

Answer 5

Leukotriene modifier - destroyer

Question 6

Zarfirlukast

Montelukast

Answer 6

Leukotriene modifier - receptor blocker

Question 7

4 types of anti-inflammatory means

Answer 7

1. steroids
2. mast cell inhibitors
3. anti IgE monoclonal antibodies
4. Leukotriene modifiers

Question 8

5 ways that corticosteroids manifest orally

Answer 8

1. thrush
2. plaque and gingivitis
3. mineralocorticoid effects on teeth and bone
4. immunosuppressant
5. rare - adrenal insufficiency –> inability to handle appt stress

Question 9

Benefit of leukotriene modifiers as asthma tx

Answer 9

Pill form rather than aerosol

Question 10

2 ways to prevent effects of inhalers

Answer 10

1. rinse mouth

2. use spacer