What is the primary action of expectorants?

Expectorants increase bronchial secretions or reduce their viscosity.

True or False: Potassium iodide can be used safely in pregnancy.

False. Potassium iodide should not be used in pregnancy due to the risk of fetal hypothyroidism.

Which of the following is a mucolytic drug? A) Ambroxol B) Codeine C) Ipratropium D) Sodium cromoglycate

A) Ambroxol

Riddle: I help clear mucus from your lungs, but I shouldn't be used for a dry cough. What am I?

Expectorant

The condition characterized by bronchial hyperreactivity and inflammation is known as ______.

Bronchial asthma

Which mediators are released upon mast cell degranulation in asthma? A) Histamine B) Prostaglandins C) Leukotrienes D) All of the above

D) All of the above

True or False: Anticholinergics are the most effective bronchodilators for bronchial asthma.

False. The only drugs effective for treating acute asthma attacks are bronchodilators, particularly β2 agonists.

What is the mechanism of action for methylxanthines in asthma treatment?

Methylxanthines block adenosine receptors and inhibit phosphodiesterase, increasing cAMP levels.

Fill in the blank: Omalizumab is a monoclonal antibody against ______.

IgE

Which of the following drugs is a potent vasodilator? A) Theophylline B) Tiotropium C) Salbutamol D) Budesonide

A) Theophylline

True or False: Inhaled corticosteroids have significant systemic absorption.

False. Inhaled corticosteroids have very little oral absorption, with >90% reaching the gastrointestinal tract.

Riddle: I'm a drug that stabilizes mast cells and is used for asthma prevention; what am I?

Sodium cromoglycate

The stepwise approach for asthma therapy begins with which medication?

Short-acting β2 agonist (SABA) as needed.

Fill in the blank: Drugs that inhibit leukotriene actions include ______ and zafirlukast.

Montelukast

Which inhaled drug class is primarily used for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

Anticholinergics

True or False: Systemic corticosteroids are preferred for initial treatment in mild asthma cases.

False. Systemic corticosteroids are reserved for severe cases and resistant asthma.

What is the risk associated with long-term use of potassium iodide?

Hypothyroidism

Which drug is a lipoxygenase inhibitor? A) Zileuton B) Montelukast C) Budesonide D) Theophylline

A) Zileuton

Fill in the blank: Theophylline can cause ______ at toxic doses due to its effects on the heart.

Arrhythmias

Riddle: I’m a drug that helps prevent asthma attacks but can lead to rare vasculitis; what am I?

Montelukast

What is the primary adverse effect of inhaled steroids?

Hoarseness of voice and oropharyngeal candidiasis.

True or False: Nebulizers require coordination between deep inspiration and inhaler activation.

False. Nebulizers do not require this coordination.

Which beta-agonist is used for long-term asthma control in combination with corticosteroids?

Long-acting β2 agonist (LABA)

Fill in the blank: The primary treatment for exercise-induced asthma is regular use of ______.

Inhaled corticosteroids

What is the role of corticosteroids in asthma management?

To decrease bronchial hyperreactivity and mucosal edema.

Which condition can be exacerbated by aspirin, leading to bronchoconstriction?

Aspirin-induced asthma

True or False: Dry powder inhalers are suitable for very sick patients.

False. They require high-velocity inspiration, making them unsuitable for very sick patients.

What is the mechanism of action of antitussives?

They suppress cough by acting directly in the CNS or inhibiting cough impulses in the respiratory tract.

Which medication should be avoided in patients on beta-blocker therapy for asthma?

Β2 agonists

Fill in the blank: The process by which arachidonic acid is released from membrane phospholipids is mediated by ______.

Phospholipase A2