week 15 indications

Question 1

beclomethasone

Answer 1

prophylaxis of chronic asthma

Question 2

inhaled glucocorticoids

Answer 2

first line therapy for management of inflammatory aspect of asthma

Question 3

oral glucocorticoids

Answer 3

moderate to severe persistent asthma, acute exacerbations of asthma/copd

Question 4

cromolyn

Answer 4

prophylaxis rather than treatment

Question 5

albuterol

Answer 5

symptomatic relief of asthma or COPD but does not relieve underlying inflammation

Question 6

montelukast

Answer 6

allergic rhinitis

Question 7

dextromethorphan

Answer 7

treatment of non-productive cough that creates discomfort or deprives patient of comfort and sleep