wk 2 asthma ppt/2

Question 1

usually, ICSs must be administered for ____ weeks before max effects can be seen

Answer 1

1-2 wks

Question 2

first line therapy for pts with persistent asthma

Answer 2

ICSs (inhaled corticosteroids)

Question 3

asthma rescue med

Answer 3

b adrenergic receptors

Question 4

potent bronchoconstrictors

Answer 4

luekotrienes

Question 5

local side effects of inhaled drugs

3

Answer 5

1. oropharyngeal candidiasis
2. hoarseness
3. dry cough

Question 6

BACA onset and duration

Answer 6

onset is mins

duration of 4-8 hrs

Question 7

3 types of anti-inflammatory drugs

Answer 7

1. corticosteroids
2. leukotriene modifiers
3. monoclonal antibody to IgE