Steroids Flashcards
1
Q
Which two steroids have a different mechanism than all of the others?
A
Beclomethasone
Fluticasone
2
Q
What is the mechanism for beclomethasone and fluticasone?
A
Inactivate NF-kB
3
Q
What are the examples of steroids?
A
Betamethasone, prednisone, methylprednisolone Dexamethasone, triamcinolone Beclomethasone, fluticasone Flunisolide Budesonide
4
Q
What is the mechanism of action of all steroids other than beclomethasone and fluticasone?
A
Lipocortins–inhibt PLA2
5
Q
Which steroid on this list has mineralcorticoid activity?
A
Prednisone
6
Q
Should steroids be given with systemic fungal infections?
A
NO…but is given with Allergic BronchoPulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
7
Q
Are there lots of other things that could (should?) be known about steroids?
A
Yes…but I really don’t care…sorry bro
