Bronchodilators — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: Paradoxical bronchoconstriction with ipratropium bromide is seen with a _____tonic nebulizer solution

Answer: hypo

Flashcard 2: A _____ in dose of theophylline is required in smokers

Answer: increase

Flashcard 3: _____ is a beta 2 receptor agonist that has uterine relaxing property

Answer: Orciprenaline

Flashcard 4: Ipratropium is a competitive _____ receptor antagonist that is used to prevent bronchoconstriction in asthmatic and COPD patients

Answer: M3

Flashcard 5: Tiotropium and ipratropium are inhalational anticholinergics relatively contraindicated in:1. _____2. Urinary retention

Answer: Glaucoma (Acute angle closure glaucoma)

Flashcard 6: What is the management of choice for moderate persistent asthma?

Answer: Low-dose ICS + LABA (plus SABA as needed)

Extra: According to NAEPP and GINA guidelines: - **Step 3 (Moderate Persistent):** Low-dose ICS + LABA. - **Current GINA Preferred (Track 1):** Maintenance and Reliever Therapy (MART/SMART) using low-dose ICS-formoterol.

Flashcard 7: Ipratropium and tiotropium primarily affect the _____ (organ) via inhibition of M3 muscarinic receptors

Answer: lungs

Flashcard 8: Corticosteroids treat asthma by blocking _____ and cellular infiltration

Answer: inflammation

Flashcard 9: _____ is a monoclonal antibody against IL-5 receptor alpha used for maintenance therapy for asthma.

Answer: Benralizumab