resp drugs

Question 1

salbutamol drug category

Answer 1

short acting B agonist drug

Question 2

salmeterol drug category

Answer 2

long acting B agonist

Question 3

budesonide/formoterol drug category

Answer 3

long acting B agonist and glucocorticoid combo inhaler drug

Question 4

what receptors do selective b drugs stimulate

Answer 4

only B2 receptors

Question 5

what receptors do non selective adrenergics stimulate

Answer 5

B, B1 and B2

Question 6

what receptors do non selective B adrenergic drug stimulate

Answer 6

B1 and B2

Question 7

B adrenergic agonists MOA

Answer 7

stimulates a specific receptor, ends with dilation of the airways

Question 8

what does ACh do to the airways

Answer 8

brachial constriction and narrowing

Question 9

what do anticholinergics do to prevent bronchial constriction and narrowing

Answer 9

bind to ACh receptors so they can’t

Question 10

what is the result of anticholinergic therapy

Answer 10

bronchoconstriction is prevented and the airways are always dilated

Question 11

what group are ipratropium and tiotropium

Answer 11

anticholenergics

Question 12

what group are caffeine and theophylline

Answer 12

xanthine derivatives

Question 13

xanthine derivatives mechanism of action

Answer 13

increase levels of cAMP, which cause smooth muscle relaxation, bronchodialation and increased airflow

Question 14

what group is montelukast

Answer 14

leukotriene receptor antagonist

Question 15

leukotriene receptor antagonist MOA

Answer 15

block luekotrines from receptor

Question 16

what do leukotrienes do to the lungs

Answer 16

cause inflammation, bronchoconstriction, and mucous triggered by cat hair or dust

Question 17

corticosteroid MOA

Answer 17

anti inflammatory properties by stabilizing membranes

Question 18

what group is beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone

Answer 18

corticosteroids