Respiratory (Asthma) drugs Drug 1

Question 1

β-Adrenergic Agonists

What are β-Adrenergic Agonists used for?

Answer 1

Asthma, Anaphylactic shock

They cause bronchodilation.

Question 2

β-Adrenergic Agonists

What is the effect of Epinephrine on adenylyl cyclase?

Answer 2

↑ adenylyl cyclase

Question 3

β-Adrenergic Agonists

What does Epinephrine increase in cells?

Answer 3

↑ cAMP

Question 4

β-Adrenergic Agonists

True or False: Epinephrine causes bronchodilation.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Methylxanthines

What are Methylxanthines used for?

Answer 5

Asthma

Question 6

Methylxanthines

What is the effect of Theophylline on phosphodiesterase?

Answer 6

↓ cAMP phosphodiesterase

Question 7

Methylxanthines

What is the result of increased cAMP due to Theophylline?

Answer 7

Bronchodilation

Question 8

Methylxanthines

Fill in the blank: Theophylline increases _______ leading to bronchodilation.

Answer 8

cAMP

Question 9

Anticholinergics

What are Anticholinergics?

Answer 9

A class of drugs that block the action of acetylcholine in the body.

Question 10

Anticholinergics

What is Ipratropium?

Answer 10

An anticholinergic drug used for asthma.

Question 11

Anticholinergics

How does Ipratropium compare to β2-agonists in terms of bronchodilation?

Answer 11

Produces less bronchodilation than β2-agonists.

Question 12

Corticosteroids

What is Beclomethasone also known as?

Answer 12

Vanceril

Beclomethasone is a corticosteroid used as a bronchodilator and steroid inhaler.

Question 13

Corticosteroids

What is the primary function of Budesonide?

Answer 13

Bronchodilator, steroid inhaler, ↓ Prostaglandin synthesis

Budesonide is marketed as Rhinocort Aqua.

Question 14

Corticosteroids

Which corticosteroid is known as Flovent?

Answer 14

Fluticasone propionate

Fluticasone propionate functions as a bronchodilator and steroid inhaler.

Question 15

Corticosteroids

What type of medication is Methylprednisolone?

Answer 15

Respiratory, steroid IV or oral, anti-inflammatory

Methylprednisolone can be administered intravenously or orally.

Question 16

Corticosteroids

What is Mometasone used for?

Answer 16

Corticosteroid, ↓ action of inflammation mediators

Mometasone is marketed as Nasonex.

Question 17

Corticosteroids

What is the main action of Prednisone?

Answer 17

Bronchodilator, anti-inflammatory, ↓ Prostaglandin synth.

Prednisone is a commonly prescribed corticosteroid.

Question 18

Corticosteroids

Fill in the blank: Fluticasone propionate is a __________.

Answer 18

Bronchodilator, steroid inhaler, ↓ Prostaglandin synthesis

Question 19

Corticosteroids

True or False: Mometasone is a bronchodilator.

Answer 19

False

Mometasone is a corticosteroid, not a bronchodilator.

Question 20

Corticosteroids

Which corticosteroid can be administered both IV and orally?

Answer 20

Methylprednisolone

Question 21

Corticosteroids

Fill in the blank: Budesonide is marketed as __________.

Answer 21

Rhinocort Aqua

Question 22

Corticosteroids

What is the mechanism of action for corticosteroids like Beclomethasone?

Answer 22

↓ Prostaglandin synthesis

Question 23

Name a corticosteroid used for asthma management

Answer 23

Beclomethasone (Vanceril)

Beclomethasone is commonly used as an inhaled corticosteroid for asthma treatment.

Question 24

What is Budesonide also known as?

Answer 24

Rhinocort Aqua

Budesonide is often prescribed for allergic rhinitis and asthma.

Question 25

Which corticosteroid is marketed as Flovent?

Answer 25

Fluticasone propionate ## Footnote Fluticasone propionate is utilized in asthma management to reduce inflammation.

Question 26

What is the brand name for Methylprednisolone?

Answer 26

Medrol ## Footnote Methylprednisolone is a systemic corticosteroid often used for severe allergic reactions.

Question 27

Mometasone is commonly known as what?

Answer 27

Nasonex ## Footnote Mometasone is typically used for treating nasal symptoms of allergies.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: Prednisone is a type of _______.

Answer 28

Corticosteroid ## Footnote Prednisone is frequently used for various inflammatory conditions.

Question 29

name 6 Corticosteroids

Answer 29

Beclomethasone (Vanceril) Budesonide (Rhinocort Aqua) Fluticasone propionate (Flovent) Methylprednisolone (Medrol) Mometasone (Nasonex) Prednisone Bronchodilator

Question 30

# Inhibitors of Mast Cell Degranulation What is Cromolyn sodium used for?

Answer 30

A drug to prevent the attacks of asthma and anaphylaxis ## Footnote Not useful after the attacks

Question 31

# Inhibitors of Mast Cell Degranulation What type of drug is Cromolyn sodium?

Answer 31

Inhibitor of Mast Cell Degranulation

Question 32

# Inhibitors of Mast Cell Degranulation True or False: Cromolyn sodium is effective during asthma and anaphylaxis attacks.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

# Inhibitors of Mast Cell Degranulation Cromolyn sodium is not useful after _______.

Answer 33

the attacks

Question 34

# Leukotriene Pathway Modifiers What is Montelukast also known as?

Answer 34

Singulair ## Footnote Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for bronchodilation and anti-inflammatory effects.

Question 35

# Leukotriene Pathway Modifiers What type of medication is Zafirlukast?

Answer 35

Leukotriene receptor antagonist ## Footnote Zafirlukast is used as a bronchodilator and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Question 36

# Leukotriene Pathway Modifiers What is Zileuton's mechanism of action?

Answer 36

↓ lipoxygenase & leukotrienes ## Footnote Zileuton is a bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory that works by inhibiting lipoxygenase.

Question 37

# Leukotriene Pathway Modifiers Fill in the blank: Montelukast is a _______ receptor antagonist.

Answer 37

leukotriene ## Footnote Montelukast is primarily used to manage asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Question 38

# Leukotriene Pathway Modifiers True or False: Zafirlukast has no anti-inflammatory effects.

Answer 38

False ## Footnote Zafirlukast is known for its anti-inflammatory properties in addition to bronchodilation.

Question 39

# Leukotriene Pathway Modifiers List the three leukotriene pathway modifiers mentioned.

Answer 39

* Montelukast (Singulair) * Zafirlukast (Accolate) * Zileuton (Zyflo Filmtab) ## Footnote These medications are utilized for their bronchodilator and anti-inflammatory effects.