PHARM TEST 4
Name three SABAs
Albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil)
Terbutaline (Brethine, Brethair)
Lebabuterol (Xopenex)
What is the MOA of SABAs
Relaxes smooth muscle by activating beta 2 adrenergic receptors in lungs
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Contraindication of SABAs
Pheochromocytoma (risk of severe HTN)
Name two LABAs
Formoterol (Foradil)
Salmeterol (Serevent)
Which population should not be given LABAs
African Americans
Which anti-asthma agent aggravates pulmonary beta receptors and increases cyclin AMP?
SABAs (Albuterol)
, Which medication should be used cautiously, if at all, for a patient who has moderate persistent
asthma?
LABAs - Can only be used in combination with ICS (not as monotherapy)
Digoxin levels should be closely monitored when which medication is started?
Albuterol
Patients with pheochromocytoma should avoid which class of drugs because of the possibility of
developing a hypertensive crisis?
Beta 2-agonists
Stan, a 42 year old African American has moderate persistent asthma. Which medication should
be used cautiously, if at all?
Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist
Long-acting beta-agonists received a BBW form the USFDA due to:
The increased risk of asthma-related deaths the LABAs are used
Medications used int he management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
include:
Inhaled Beta-2 agonists
Inhaled anticholinergics (ipratropium)
Inhaled corticosteroids
Patients with COPD exacerbation may require:
systemic corticosteroid burst
Patients with COPD require monitoring of:
Beta 2- agonist use
Name three inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)
Beclomethasone (QVAR), Budesonide (Pulmicort), fluticasone (Flovent)
Adverse effects of ICS
Name three SABAs
Albuterol (ProAir, Ventolin, Proventil)
Terbutaline (Brethine, Brethair)
Lebabuterol (Xopenex)
What is the MOA of SABAs
Relaxes smooth muscle by activating beta 2 adrenergic receptors in lungs
Brainpower
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Contraindication of SABAs
Pheochromocytoma (risk of severe HTN)
Name two LABAs
Formoterol (Foradil)
Salmeterol (Serevent)
Which population should not be given LABAs
African Americans
Which anti-asthma agent aggravates pulmonary beta receptors and increases cyclin AMP?
SABAs (Albuterol)
, Which medication should be used cautiously, if at all, for a patient who has moderate persistent
asthma?
LABAs - Can only be used in combination with ICS (not as monotherapy)
Digoxin levels should be closely monitored when which medication is started?
Albuterol
Patients with pheochromocytoma should avoid which class of drugs because of the possibility of
developing a hypertensive crisis?
Beta 2-agonists
Stan, a 42 year old African American has moderate persistent asthma. Which medication should
be used cautiously, if at all?
Salmeterol, an inhaled long-acting beta-agonist
Long-acting beta-agonists received a BBW form the USFDA due to:
The increased risk of asthma-related deaths the LABAs are used
Medications used int he management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
include:
Inhaled Beta-2 agonists
Inhaled anticholinergics (ipratropium)
Inhaled corticosteroids
Patients with COPD exacerbation may require:
systemic corticosteroid burst
Patients with COPD require monitoring of:
Beta 2- agonist use
Name three inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)
Beclomethasone (QVAR), Budesonide (Pulmicort), fluticasone (Flovent)
Adverse effects of ICS
