Mast Cell Stabilizers — Flashcards

Mast Cell Stabilizers — Flashcards

Mast Cell Stabilizers — Flashcards
#1

_____ is a systemic steroid used for maintenance therapy after an acute exacerbation of asthma.

#2

In an asthmatic response, mast cells lead to generation of leukotrienes _____, D4, and E4 (early-phase reaction)

#3

Selective _____ agonists, such as albuterol, treat bronchoconstriction in asthma

#4

What is recommended as regular therapy for the prevention of symptoms of exercise-induced asthma?_____

#5

Which classes of drugs are used to treat asthma by blocking inflammation (late response)? _____, anti-leukotrienes

#6

Asthma _____ is a monoclonal antibody directed against the Fc portion of IgE, preventing mast cell sensitization

#7

Adverse effects of non-selective -blockers include exacerbation of _____ and COPD

#8

Corticosteroids treat asthma by blocking _____ and cellular infiltration

#9

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

#10

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

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