E2 Respiratory meds

Question 1

Generic name of beta 2 adrenergic agonists

(bronchodilators) = short-acting drugs

Answer 1

albuterol
(short-acting, rescue drug for acute asthma attack)

levalbuterol
pirbuterol

Question 2

beta 2 adrenergic agonists (bronchodilators) = long-acting

Answer 2

arformoterol
fomoterol
indacaterol
salmeterol

Question 3

Generic name Phosphodiesterase inhibitors (xanthines)

Answer 3

theophylline**

dypylline

Question 4

Generic name leukotriene-altering agents

Answer 4

montelukast

zafirlukast