Respiratory System Flashcards
0
Q
Name long acting asthma relievers
A
Salmeterol
1
Q
Name short acting asthma relievers
A
Salbutamol, terbutaline
2
Q
How does ipratropium work?
A
Blocks muscarinic receptors
3
Q
How does theophylline work?
A
Blocks enzyme making muscle relax
4
Q
Name two long acting asthma preventers
A
Montelukast, nedocromil sodium
5
Q
What is montelukasts mechanism of action?
A
Leukotriene receptor antagonist, reduces inflammatory response
6
Q
How’s does nedocromil sodium work?
A
Prevents secretion of inflammatory agents from mast cells
