Respi Drugs

Question 1

More effective respi drug (and less toxic than beta agonist) in patients with COPD

Answer 1

Ipratropium

Question 2

MOA of theophylline

Answer 2

PDE inhibitor

Adenosine receptor antagonist

Question 3

Drug class of theophylline

Answer 3

Methylxanthine

Question 4

Methylxanthine used for intermittent claudication

Answer 4

Pentoxifylline

Question 5

Antidote for theophylline overdose

Answer 5

Beta blocker

Question 6

Class of cromolyn

Answer 6

Mast cell stabilizer

Question 7

Moa of cromolyn

Answer 7

Prevents calcium influx and stabilizes mast cells, preventing degranulation and release of histamine, leukotrienes and other mediators

Question 8

Main SE of cromolyn

Answer 8

Airway irritation (often confused with an asthma attack)

Question 9

Main SE of fluticasone

Answer 9

Oropharyngeal candidiasis

Question 10

Lowest systemic steroid toxicity

Answer 10

Ciclesonide

Question 11

Inhibitor of 5-lipoxygenase

Answer 11

Zileuton

Question 12

SE of zileuton

Answer 12

Hepatitis
Elevated LFTs
Flulike sx

Question 13

Montelukast blocks receptors for leukotrienes

Answer 13

C4 D4 E4

Question 14

Montelukast can cause which rare syndrome

Answer 14

Churg strauss

Question 15

Anti IgE antibody

Answer 15

Omalizumab

Question 16

MOA of ipratropium

Answer 16

Prevents vagal stimulated bronchoconstriction