Pharm Pulmonary Quiz Questions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the underlying disorder of asthma?
A
Lung inflammation
2
Q
If you are using more than one Albuterol canister a month, what risk increases?
A
Death
3
Q
What is the purpose of ipratropium and tiotropium, besides generating airways?
A
can also block mucous production
4
Q
Name 1 steroid inhaler (pick your fav)
A
Flunisolide (Aerobid) Mometasone (Asmanex) Beclomethasone (Beclovent, Vanceril) Triamcinolone (Azmacort) Fluticasone (Flovent)
5
Q
Is a nebulizer better than using an inhaler device?
A
Studies have shown is it NOT
6
Q
What is the risk of long term oral steroid use?
A
Osteoporosis