Question 1
Albuterol
ANSWER
FIRST drug used during SEVERE asthma attacks.
Question 2
Beta2 Adrenergic Agonists
ANSWER
Class of drugs that includes Albuterol and Salmeterol, which bind to beta2 receptors in the
lungs, causing bronchodilation.
Question 3
Common Side Effects of Albuterol
ANSWER
Tachycardia & palpitations, Tremor, Toss & Turning at night.
Question 4
Salmeterol
ANSWER
LONG-acting beta2 adrenergic agonist, NOT a rescue inhaler.
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,Question 5
Short-acting beta2 adrenergic agonists
ANSWER
Only treatment for acute asthma attacks.
Question 6
Long-acting beta2 adrenergic agonists
ANSWER
Used only for daily control of asthma.
Question 7
Decongestants/Alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
ANSWER
Includes Phenylephrine and Pseudoephedrine, causing vasoconstriction of respiratory
tract mucosa.
Question 8
Indications for Decongestants
ANSWER
Rhinitis (inflammation of nasal passages).
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,Question 9
Contraindications for Decongestants
ANSWER
HTN, CAD → use phenylephrine cautiously.
Question 10
1st generation Antihistamines
ANSWER
Includes diphenhydramine; causes sedation and anticholinergic effects.
Question 11
2nd generation Antihistamines
ANSWER
Includes loratadine and cetirizine; less sedation compared to 1st generation.
Question 12
ACE Inhibitors
ANSWER
Lower BP by inhibiting/blocking RAAS system; blocks conversion of angiotensin I to
angiotensin II.
Question 13
Lisinopril
3
, ANSWER
An ACE inhibitor taken without food, 12.5-25 mg 2-3 times daily.
Question 14
Captopril
ANSWER
An ACE inhibitor taken with food, 10 mg once daily.
Question 15
Enalapril
ANSWER
An ACE inhibitor taken with or without food, 2.5-5 mg once daily.
Question 16
Ramipril
ANSWER
An ACE inhibitor with similar action as others.
Question 17
Indications for ACE Inhibitors
ANSWER
HTN, HF, MI, Diabetic Nephropathy.
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Albuterol
ANSWER
FIRST drug used during SEVERE asthma attacks.
Question 2
Beta2 Adrenergic Agonists
ANSWER
Class of drugs that includes Albuterol and Salmeterol, which bind to beta2 receptors in the
lungs, causing bronchodilation.
Question 3
Common Side Effects of Albuterol
ANSWER
Tachycardia & palpitations, Tremor, Toss & Turning at night.
Question 4
Salmeterol
ANSWER
LONG-acting beta2 adrenergic agonist, NOT a rescue inhaler.
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,Question 5
Short-acting beta2 adrenergic agonists
ANSWER
Only treatment for acute asthma attacks.
Question 6
Long-acting beta2 adrenergic agonists
ANSWER
Used only for daily control of asthma.
Question 7
Decongestants/Alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
ANSWER
Includes Phenylephrine and Pseudoephedrine, causing vasoconstriction of respiratory
tract mucosa.
Question 8
Indications for Decongestants
ANSWER
Rhinitis (inflammation of nasal passages).
2
,Question 9
Contraindications for Decongestants
ANSWER
HTN, CAD → use phenylephrine cautiously.
Question 10
1st generation Antihistamines
ANSWER
Includes diphenhydramine; causes sedation and anticholinergic effects.
Question 11
2nd generation Antihistamines
ANSWER
Includes loratadine and cetirizine; less sedation compared to 1st generation.
Question 12
ACE Inhibitors
ANSWER
Lower BP by inhibiting/blocking RAAS system; blocks conversion of angiotensin I to
angiotensin II.
Question 13
Lisinopril
3
, ANSWER
An ACE inhibitor taken without food, 12.5-25 mg 2-3 times daily.
Question 14
Captopril
ANSWER
An ACE inhibitor taken with food, 10 mg once daily.
Question 15
Enalapril
ANSWER
An ACE inhibitor taken with or without food, 2.5-5 mg once daily.
Question 16
Ramipril
ANSWER
An ACE inhibitor with similar action as others.
Question 17
Indications for ACE Inhibitors
ANSWER
HTN, HF, MI, Diabetic Nephropathy.
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