Respiratory Drugs and Autacoids Flashcards
Formoterol is also used as a reliever due to its short onset of action and longer duration of ___ hours
12 hours
R-isomer of albuterol used in children with asthma
Levalbuterol
Beta-agonist that inhibits uterine contractions to prevent premature labor
Terbutaline
Which of the following ultra-LABA may be used as monotherapy for treatment if COPD?
A. Indacaterol
B. Olodaterol
C. Vilanterol
D. Bambuterol
E. AOTA
E. AOTA
-may be used as monotherapy with COPD but needs to be in combi with ICS for Asthma
Which of the following cannot be used in acute exacerbation?
A. Salbutamol
B. Metaproterenol
C. Salmeterol
D. Pirbuterol
E. Levalbuterol
C. Salmeterol
- LABA with 20 min duration
This is a unique LABA that has a longer duration of action but same onset as SABA; hence, it may be used as a controller and a reliever medication.
Formoterol
This is used largely for treatment of the acute vasodilation and bronchospasm of anaphylaxis, but it can cause tachycardia, arrhythmia, and worsening of angina pectoris as it is an alpha and beta agonist
Epinephrine
This sympathomimetic has an oral activity and more pronounced central effects and lower potency compared to EPI
Ephedrine (longer duration rin)
T/F:
Tolerance does not develop with Methylxanthines, but it elicits adverse CNS effects; hence, it’s an add-on treatment only
True
T/F:
Theophylline is commonly used in pediatrics and not with COPD
False:
- not in pediatrics since it has narrow Therapeutic Index, but it is seen more on COPD
Which of the following is FALSE of Theophylline?
A. Slowest rates of clearance occur in infants and neonates
B. Blood levels need to be monitored when used
C. Aminophylline is the commonly used preparation for therapeutic purposes
D. Superior effects than corticosteroids
D. its inferior to corticosteroids
This xanthine-derived drug is used in intermittent claudication as it decreases the blood viscosity
Pentoxifylline
Which of the following is not an MOA of Theophylline?
A. Inhibits PDE3 for the relaxation of airway
B. Inhibits histone deacetylation
C. Inhibits receptors for adenosine
D. Inhibits PDE4 to prevent release of cytokines and chemokines
B. should be enhanced histone deacetylation for activation of inflammatory gene transcription
Which of the following is not a sign of Theophylline toxicity?
A. Hypertension
B. GI Distress
C. Insomnia
D. Tremors
E. Arrhythmia
A. should be hypotension
Which of the following is a low concentration CV effect of Theophylline?
A. Increased catecholamine release
B. Enhanced histone deacetylation
C. Inhibits receptors for adenosine in SNS nerves
D. Inhibits PDE decreasing calcium influx
E. Both A and C
E. Both A and C
What is the GI effect of Theophylline?
Stimulate Gastric acid and digestive enzyme secretion
Which of the following is an effect of Theophylline?
A. Increased tubular sodium reabsorption and decreased GRF
B. Inhibit antigen-induced release of histamine from lung tissue
C. Decreased GI secretion
D. Negative chronotropy and inotropy
B. inhibits Histamine, weak diuretic, stimulates GI secretions and positive chronotropy and inotropy
Earliest sign of Theophylline toxicity is
Nausea and vomiting
The selective quaternary ammonium derivative of atropine used as an add-on therapy for patients having severe asthma attacks
Ipratropium bromide
Which of the following are not true of Ipratropium bromide?
A. Minimally crosses the nasal and gastrointestinal membranes and the blood-brain barrier
B. Results to greater bronchoconstriction with less toxicity
C. Useful in COPD patients who are unresponsive to beta-2 agonists
D. Not used in long-term asthma treatment
E. Given throughout and after duration of asthma attack
E. Ipratropium bromide is only given is severe asthmatic patients about 48-72 hours, and bronchodilation and anti-inflammatory effects suggest discontinuation
Which of the following is NOT true of Tiotropium bromide?
A. It’s a long-acting muscarinic antagonist
B. it’s taken by inhalation
C. May be used by asthma only patients
D. Maintenance therapy for patients with COPD and overlapping asthma
E. NOTA
C. it is NOT recommended for patients with asthma only
These are the inhibitory proteins synthesized as corticosteroids block all pathways of eicosanoid synthesis
annoxins or lipocortins
Which of the following is the most important action of corticosteroids in asthma?
A. Contraction of engorged vessels in the bronchial mucosa
B. Potentiation of the effects of beta-receptor agonists
C. Inhibition of infiltration of airways by lymphocytes, eosinophils, and mast cells
D. Reduce bronchial hyperactivity
C.
all are effects of Corticosteroids
Which of the following surface-active corticosteroids are for local aerosol administration, considered safe and for long-term use?
A. Beclomethasone
B. Budesonide
C. Fluticasone
D. AOTA
D. AOTA
Which of the following are given via IV for Status asthmaticus patients?
A. Methylprednisolone
B. Prednisone
C. Prednisolone
D. Fluticasone
A. Methylprednisolone and Hydrocortisone
Which inhaled corticosteroid is associated with less frequent oral candidiasis?
A. Flunisolide
B. Ciclesonide
C. Triamcinolone
D. Mometasone
E. NOTA
B. Ciclesonide
- prodrug activated by bronchial esterases
Drug for Biologic therapy that binds to IgE on sensitized mast cells and prevents activation by asthma triggers and subsequent release of inflammatory mediators
Omalizumab
Medications used for the prophylaxis of mild to moderate persistent asthma
Mast cell stabilizers or chromones
A prototype drug used to reduce symptoms of allergic rhino-conjunctivitis
Cromolyn (Disodium Cromoglycans)
Which of the following is not a feature of Cromolyn?
A. used for Systemic mastocytosis
B. for management of Hay Fever
C. readily absorbed in the systemic circulation
D. requires 4-6 weeks trial to determine efficacy
C. Cromolyn (Disodium Cromoglycate) is poorly absorbed into the systemic circulation and havelittle toxicity mild adverse effect
What is the most important clinical effect of Omalizumab?
Reduction in the frequency and severity of asthma exacerbations, while enabling a reduction in cortocosteroid requirements.
Which asthma medication has been proven effective as a treatment for chronic recurrent urticaria and for peanut allergy
Omalizumab
True or False:
The first injection of Omalizumab can be done at home
False: it should be done in a hospital setting
There can be anaphylaxis or severe form of allergy despite being an anti-allergy medication.
Remember: This is a monoclonal antibody. It can elicit an immune response.
True or False:
A 12 year-olf girl may be prescribed with Omalizumab if she has IgE levels of 250 IU and is able to afford treatment
False: should be around 400 IU
Which of the following is NOT a side effect of Omalizumab?
A. Malignancy
B. URTI
C. Viral infections
D. Sinusitis
E. Hypotension
E. Hypotension
There is a need for screening for chronic infections the hepatitis B and TB in patients being prescribed with:
A. Cromolyn
B. Theophylline
C. Omalizumab
D. Zileuton
E. Ipatropium bromide
C. Omalizumab
Anti-thymic stromal lymphopoietin drug for non-eosiniphilic type of asthma
Tezepelumab
Add-on Anti-Interleukin-4 Receptor a drug for severe eosinophilic or Type 2 asthma
Dupilumab
Which among the Anti-IL-5 monoclonal antibody works on Isotype humanized IgG4?
Reslizumab
Which drugs are no longer part of the management for asthmatic patients based on 2022 GINA Guidelines?
A. Mast cell stabilizers
B. Lipoxygenase inhibitors
C. COX inhibitors
D. Leukotriene antagonists
E. Inhaled corticosteroids
B. Mast cell stabilizers
True or False:
Using two or more canisters of an inhaler is a marker for
increased risk of asthma fatality.
True
True or False:
For patients with severe asthma attacks, inhalation of a β-receptor agonist is as effective as subcutaneous injection of epinephrine.
False: that’s for mild
Severe attacks require treatment with oxygen, frequent or continuous administration of aerosolized albuterol, and systemic treatment with prednisone or methylprednisolone (0.5 mg/kg every 6–12 hours).
Which is NOT true of COPD?
A. COPD may involve both airways and alveoli
B. It has better response to ICS therapy than Asthma
C. Like asthma, it results to reduction in maximum expiratory flow
D. Manifests neutriphilic infiltration
E. Preventable disease, and cannot be fully reversed with treatment once developed
B. should be “it has poor response to ICS therapy”
Which drug combination is used for the relief of COPD symptoms?
SABA inhalation (especially for acute exacerbation) and Anticholinergic