Side/Adverse: COPD & Asthma

Question 1

H/A, nausea, cough, nasal congestion & hepatotoxicity

Answer 1

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists

Question 2

Risk of oropharyngeal thrush, hoarseness, dry mouth, cough, sore throat & masks signs or symptoms of infection.

Answer 2

Inhaled steroids

Question 3

Cough, drying of nasal mucosa, nervousness, GI upset, H/A, dizziness. Long-acting tiotropium-angioedema.

Answer 3

Anticholinergics

Question 4

tachycardia, dysrhythmia, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, & paradoxical bronchoconstriction.

Black Box Warning: May increase the risk of asthma-related death/hospitalizations in
pediatric/adolescents. Use only in pts. who are receiving, but not adequately controlled, on long-term asthma control medications.

Answer 4

Long-acting Beta-2 Agonists (LABA)

Question 5

Muscle tremor, tachycardia, CNS stimulation

Answer 5

Short-Acting Beta-2 Agonists (SABA)