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NGR6172 Respiratory Drugs_ Unit 5 (Part 1) Exam Questions With Correct Answers Last document update:   ago

DIAGNOSIS OF ASTHMA AND COPD □ What is atopy? - Answer - An allergy, involving an inherited immunoglobulin of the IgE type that predisposes a person to certain allergic responses. - Atopic individuals often have asthma, atopic dermatitis (eczema) and allergic rhinitis DIAGNOSIS OF ASTHMA AND COPD □ What other conditions often go along with asthma? - Answer - Allergic rhinitis - allergic conjunctivitis - eczema and nasal polyps * Some may have sensitivity to NSAIDs DIAGNO...

NGR6172 Unit 4 Meds - Matching Activity Exam Questions With Correct Answers Last document update:   ago

Biguanide - Answer Metformin (Glucophage) Metformin - Answer - inhibits glucose production - decr glucose absorption in small intestine First Line oral agent, safe in pregnancy - Answer Metformin Sulfonyureas - Answer - glipizide (Glucotrol) - glyburide (Diabeta) - glimeperide (Amaryl) Stimulates release of insulin from Pancreas, has a risk of SCD - Answer Sulfonyureas glipizide - Answer Glucotrol glyburide - Answer Diabeta glimeperide - Answer Amaryl Oral Agent that c...