Respiratory System Disorders - Beta Agonists

Question 1

There are ____ receptors in the lungs similar to beta receptors in the heart

Answer 1

beta-2

Question 2

Beta-2 receptor agonists (meaning these medications enhance the effect of beta-2 receptors) act similarly in the lungs to cause ____

Answer 2

smooth muscle relaxation

Question 3

There are two kinds of beta-agonist inhalers—____ and ____

Answer 3

short acting and long acting

Question 4

Short-acting beta-agonist inhalers are used to provide ____.

Answer 4

quick relief

Question 5

Some examples of short-acting inhalers are:

Answer 5

• Albuterol
• Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
• Pirbuterol (Maxair)

Question 6

While not an inhalant, ____ functions very similarly to a short-acting inhaler, used as an anti-anaphylaxis to treat severe allergic reaction–associated airway obstruction

Answer 6

epinephrine (adrenaline)

Question 7

Some examples of long-acting inhalers are:

Answer 7

• Salmeterol/fluticasone (Advair)
• Formoterol/budesonide (Symbicort)
• Vilanterol/fluticasone (Breo Ellipta)

Question 8

These medications are usually given on a scheduled basis (that is, every ____ hours)

Answer 8

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