Medications for Respiratory System Disorders_ Asthma and COPD Management
What is asthma? A chronic inflammatory disorder of the
airways characterized by intermittent and
reversible airflow obstruction.
What are the two main causes of Inflammation and airway hyper-
airflow obstruction in asthma? responsiveness leading to
bronchoconstriction.
What types of medications are Bronchodilator agents, methylxanthines,
used to manage asthma? inhaled anticholinergics, and anti-
inflammatory agents.
What are the two categories of Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs) and
bronchodilators? long-acting beta agonists (LABAs).
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, Medications for Respiratory System Disorders_ Asthma and COPD Management
Name two short-acting beta Albuterol and Levalbuterol.
agonists (SABAs).
Name two long-acting beta Formoterol and Salmeterol.
agonists (LABAs).
What is the primary action of They selectively activate beta2 receptors in
beta2 adrenergic agonists? bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in
bronchodilation.
What are the therapeutic uses of Prevention of exercise-induced asthma and
Albuterol? treatment for bronchospasm and asthma.
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What is asthma? A chronic inflammatory disorder of the
airways characterized by intermittent and
reversible airflow obstruction.
What are the two main causes of Inflammation and airway hyper-
airflow obstruction in asthma? responsiveness leading to
bronchoconstriction.
What types of medications are Bronchodilator agents, methylxanthines,
used to manage asthma? inhaled anticholinergics, and anti-
inflammatory agents.
What are the two categories of Short-acting beta agonists (SABAs) and
bronchodilators? long-acting beta agonists (LABAs).
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, Medications for Respiratory System Disorders_ Asthma and COPD Management
Name two short-acting beta Albuterol and Levalbuterol.
agonists (SABAs).
Name two long-acting beta Formoterol and Salmeterol.
agonists (LABAs).
What is the primary action of They selectively activate beta2 receptors in
beta2 adrenergic agonists? bronchial smooth muscle, resulting in
bronchodilation.
What are the therapeutic uses of Prevention of exercise-induced asthma and
Albuterol? treatment for bronchospasm and asthma.
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