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Pharmacological Management of Respiratory Conditions Quiz

#1

Which of the following drugs is a bronchodilator commonly used in the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Albuterol
Explanation

Bronchodilation for asthma and COPD.

#2

Which class of medications is typically used as a first-line treatment for allergic rhinitis?

Antihistamines
Explanation

First-line for allergic rhinitis.

#3

Which of the following medications is a long-acting beta agonist (LABA) commonly used as maintenance therapy in the management of asthma and COPD?

Formoterol
Explanation

LABA for asthma and COPD maintenance.

#4

What is the primary mechanism of action of tiotropium bromide (Spiriva), a commonly prescribed anticholinergic medication for COPD?

Muscarinic antagonism
Explanation

Antagonizes muscarinic receptors in COPD.

#5

Which of the following medications is a commonly used short-acting beta agonist (SABA) for the treatment of acute asthma exacerbations?

Albuterol
Explanation

Commonly used for acute asthma exacerbations.

#6

Which of the following is a potential side effect of inhaled corticosteroids used in the management of respiratory conditions?

Weight gain
Explanation

Possible weight gain.

#7

What is the primary mechanism of action of montelukast (Singulair), a leukotriene receptor antagonist used in asthma management?

Inhibition of leukotriene synthesis
Explanation

Leukotriene synthesis inhibition.

#8

Which of the following is a common side effect associated with the use of oral corticosteroids in the management of severe asthma exacerbations?

Hyperglycemia
Explanation

Commonly hyperglycemia.

#9

What is the primary mechanism of action of omalizumab (Xolair), a monoclonal antibody used in the treatment of severe allergic asthma?

Inhibition of IgE binding
Explanation

Inhibits IgE binding.

#10

Which of the following medications is a combination product containing both a long-acting beta agonist (LABA) and an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), commonly used as maintenance therapy in asthma?

Fluticasone/salmeterol
Explanation

Combination for asthma maintenance.

#11

Which of the following medications is commonly used as a mucolytic agent to facilitate the removal of mucus in respiratory conditions such as chronic bronchitis?

Guaifenesin
Explanation

Mucolytic for chronic bronchitis.

#12

Which of the following medications is a phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitor used in the management of severe COPD associated with chronic bronchitis?

Roflumilast
Explanation

PDE4 inhibitor for severe COPD.

#13

Which of the following medications is a mast cell stabilizer used in the management of allergic rhinitis and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction?

Cromolyn
Explanation

Stabilizes mast cells in allergic rhinitis.

#14

Which of the following medications is a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE5) inhibitor sometimes used in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension?

Sildenafil
Explanation

PDE5 inhibitor for PAH.

#15

Which of the following medications is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used in the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis?

Montelukast
Explanation

Antagonizes leukotriene receptors.

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