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ATI Pharmacology: Chapter 17 Airflow Disorders Detailed Questions And Expert Answers
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ATI Pharmacology: Chapter 17 Airflow DisordersDetailed Questions And Expert Answers
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. It is an intermittent and
reversible airflow obstruction that affects the bronchioles. The obstruction occurs
either by inflammation or airway hyper-responsiveness leading to: - ANS
Bronchoconstriction
Medication management usually addresses both inflammation and
bronchoconstriction. These same medications can also be used to treat the
manifestations of COPD. Medications include: - ANS Bronchodilator agents (Beta2-
adrenergic agonists), methylxanthines, inhaled anticholinergics, and anti-
inflammatory agents (glucocorticoids, mast cell stabilizers, and leukotriene
modifiers).
Beta2 adrenergic agonists: what is the prototype? - ANS Albuterol (Proventil)
Other than Albuterol, what are 4 other Beta2-adrenergic agonists? - ANS
Formoterol (Foradil)
Levalbuterol (Xopenex)
Salmeterol (Serevent diskus)
Terbutaline (Bricanyl)
What is the expected pharmacological action of beta2-adrenergic agonists
(albuterol)? - ANS Beta2-adrenergic agonists act by selectively activating the beta2
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