week 15 MOAs

Question 1

beclomethasone

Answer 1

decreases synthesis and release of inflammatory mediators

-decreases activity and infiltration of inflammatory mediators

Question 2

effects of beclomethasone

Answer 2

reduce bronchial hyperactivity, decrease airway mucus production, reduce airway mucosa edema

Question 3

cromolyn

Answer 3

suppresses bronchial inflammation

Question 4

albuterol

Answer 4

activates beta 2 adrenergic receptor in smooth muscle of lung promoting bronchodilation and relieving bronchospasm

Question 5

albuterol use for SABAs

Answer 5

lifesaving to stop ongoing attack

Question 6

albuterol use of LABAs

Answer 6

used for frequent attacks

Question 7

what is inhaled albuterol route for

Answer 7

SABA/LABA use

Question 8

what is oral albuterol route for

Answer 8

longterm control

Question 9

montelukast

Answer 9

suppress effects of leukotrienes

Question 10

dextromethorphan

Answer 10

most effective non opioid OTC cough medicine.

- blocks MDA receptors in brain and spinal cord to relieve pain with cough, acts in CNS to suppress cough reflex