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Exam 3 Asthma/COPD Flashcards

1
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Long term controller for asthma

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Corticosteroids

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Long term controller for COPD

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Glucocorticoids are better for COPD than corticosteroids

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3
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SABA drugs

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Epi/isoproterenol

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4
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LABA

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Salmeterol and Formoterol

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5
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List Methylxanthine drugs

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Caffeine, theophylline, theobromine

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How do Methylxanthine drugs work in regards to the lungs

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Methylxanthines block Phosphodiesterase which increases cAMP. cAMP results in bronchodilation. It also limits adenosine constriction.

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