01
Front
Which SABA is commonly used for quick relief of bronchospasm?
Back
Albuterol is a short-acting beta₂-agonist (SABA) commonly used for rapid relief of bronchoconstriction.
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02
Front
How do inhaled beta₂-agonists improve airflow?
Back
They relax airway smooth muscle, widening the airways and improving airflow.
03
Front
What is a key feature of long-acting beta₂-agonists?
Back
Long-acting beta₂-agonists provide longer-lasting bronchodilation than short-acting beta₂-agonists.
04
Front
How should a LABA be used for asthma?
Back
For asthma, a LABA should be used with an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS), not alone as controller therapy.
05
Front
What is the main role of inhaled corticosteroids in asthma?
Back
ICS reduce airway inflammation and are used as controller therapy in asthma.
06
Front
Are inhaled corticosteroids immediate-relief bronchodilators?
Back
ICS are not immediate-relief medicines for sudden bronchospasm; they reduce inflammation as controller therapy.
07
Front
Why rinse and spit after using an inhaled corticosteroid?
Back
Rinse the mouth and spit after using an ICS to reduce local side effects such as oral thrush and hoarseness.
08
Front
What are common delivery methods for inhaled respiratory medicines?
Back
Many respiratory medicines are delivered by inhaler; some formulations can be given with a nebulizer.
09
Front
What medication class is montelukast?
Back
Montelukast is a leukotriene-receptor antagonist, also called a leukotriene modifier.
10
Front
What do leukotriene modifiers block, and why does it matter?
Back
They block leukotriene effects that contribute to airway inflammation and narrowing.
11
Front
Which mucolytic may be inhaled by nebulizer to thin thick secretions?
Back
Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic that may be inhaled by nebulizer to help thin thick secretions.
12
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How do mucolytics help clear thick secretions?
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Mucolytics reduce mucus thickness, making secretions easier to cough up and clear.
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