Description : Inhaled salbutamol is useful in bronchial asthma for: A. Aborting/terminating asthma attacks B. Round the clock prophylaxis of asthma C. Status asthmaticus D. All of the above
Last Answer : A. Aborting/terminating asthma attacks
Description : Select the correct statement about salmeterol: A. It is a long acting selective β2 agonist bronchodilator B. It is a bronchodilator with anti-inflammatory property C. It is a β blocker that can be safely given to asthmatics D. It is an antihistaminic with mast cell stabilizing property
Last Answer : A. It is a long acting selective β2 agonist bronchodilator
Description : Select the antiasthma drug which cannot be administered by inhalation: A. Theophylline B. Ipratropium bromide C. Budesonide D. Terbutaline
Last Answer : A. Theophylline
Description : In patients of bronchial asthma inhaled corticosteroids achieve the following except: A. Reduce the need for bronchodilator medication B. Control an attack of refractory asthma C. Reduce bronchial hyperreactivity D. Reverse diminished responsiveness to sympathomimetic bronchodilators
Last Answer : B. Control an attack of refractory asthma
Description : Which of the following is a very longacting ß2 – selective agonist that is used for asthma prophylaxis? (a) Aminophyline (b) Cromolyn (c) Epinephrine (d) Ipratropium (e) Salmeterol
Last Answer : Ans: E
Description : Bronchodilators are useful in cough: A. Only when cough is nonproductive B. Only when cough is associated with thick sticky secretions C. Only when reflex bronchoconstriction is associated D. Irrespective of nature of cough or associated features
Last Answer : C. Only when reflex bronchoconstriction is associated
Description : In comparison to inhaled β 2 adrenergic agonists, the inhaled anticholinergics: A. Are more effective in bronchial asthma B. Are better suited for control of an acute attack of asthma C. Produce slower response in bronchial asthma D. Produce little benefit in chronic obstructive lung disease
Last Answer : C. Produce slower response in bronchial asthma
Description : Which of the following terms best describes the antagonism of leukotriene's bronchoconstrictor effect (mediated at leukotriene receptors) by terbutaline (acting a adrenoceptors) in a patient with ... ) Partial agonist (c) Physiologic antagonist (d) Chemical antagonist (e) Noncompetitive antagonist
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Montelukast produces the following action(s) in bronchial asthma patients: A. Bronchodilatation B. Suppression of bronchial hyperreactivity C. Stabilization of mast cells D. Both 'A' and 'B'
Last Answer : D. Both 'A' and 'B'
Description : In a patient of bronchial asthma, inhaled salbutamol produces the following effect(s): A. Inhibits antigen-antibody reaction in the lungs B. Causes bronchodilatation C. Reduces bronchial hyperreactivity D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Last Answer : B. Causes bronchodilatation
Description : Inhaled beclomethasone dipropionate should be used only in: A. Acute attack of asthma B. Moderate to severe chronic asthma C. Status asthmaticus D. Asthma not responding to systemic corti- costeroids
Last Answer : B. Moderate to severe chronic asthma
Description : Systemic corticosteroids are indicated in the following conditions except: A. Mild episodic asthma B. Severe chronic asthma C. Status asthmaticus D. To prevent neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
Last Answer : A. Mild episodic asthma
Description : The most consistent, pronounced and sustained relief of symptoms in chronic bronchial asthma is afforded by: A. β2 sympathomimetics B. Anticholinergics C. Sodium cromoglycate D. Corticosteroids
Last Answer : D. Corticosteroids
Description : Theophylline is believed to benefit asthma patients by exerting the following actions except: A. Bronchodilatation B. Augmentation of diaphragmatic contractility C. Reduced mediator release D. Inhibition of antigen: antibody reaction
Last Answer : D. Inhibition of antigen: antibody reaction
Description : Select the fastest acting inhaled bronchodilator: A. Ipratropium bromide B. Formoterol C. Salbutamol D. Salmeterol
Last Answer : C. Salbutamol
Description : Choose the correct statement(s) about ipratropium bromide: A. It preferentially dilates peripheral bronchioles B. It produces additional bronchodilatation when added to nebulized salbutamol C. As metered dose inhaler it is used for terminating asthma attacks D. Both 'B' and 'C'
Last Answer : B. It produces additional bronchodilatation when added to nebulized salbutamol
Description : The following expectorant acts both directly on the airway mucosa as well as reflexly: A. Potassium iodide B. Guaiphenesin C. Terpin hydrate D. Bromhexine
Last Answer : A. Potassium iodide
Description : Leukotriene antagonists are used in bronchial asthma: A. For terminating acute attacks B. As monotherapy in place of β2 agonists C. As adjuvants to β2 agonists for avoiding corticosteroids D. As nebulized powder in refractory cases
Last Answer : C. As adjuvants to β2 agonists for avoiding corticosteroids
Description : Select the correct statement about salmeterol. (a) It is a long acting selective ß2 agonist bronchodilator (b) It is a bronchodilator with anti-inflammatory property (c) It is a ß blocker that can be safely given to asthmatics (d) It is an antihistaminic with mast cells stabilizing property
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : The following is an α2 adrenergic agonist used as eyedrops to lower intraocular pressure: A. Brinzolamide B. Bambuterol C. Brimonidine D. Latanoprost
Last Answer : C. Brimonidine
Description : The following is an α 2 adrenergic agonist used as eyedrops to lower intraocular pressure: A. Brinzolamide B. Bambuterol C. Brimonidine D. Latanoprost
Description : The antiasthma drug which cannot be administered by inhalation is (a) Theophylline (b) Ipratropium bromide (c) Budesonide (d) Terbutaline
Description : Antitussives act by: A. Liquifying bronchial secretions B. Raising the threshold of cough centre C. Reducing cough inducing impulses from the lungs D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Last Answer : D. Both ‘B’ and ‘C’ are correct
Description : Select the correct statement in relation to drug therapy of migraine: A. Simple analgesics like paracetamol are ineffective in migraine B. Ergot alkaloids are used for prophylaxis as well as treatment ... resistant cases D. Ergot alkaloids should be given till 24 hours after an attack has subsided
Last Answer : C. Use of ergot alkaloids is restricted to severe or resistant cases
Description : Intranasal spray of budesonide is indicated in: A. Common cold B. Acute sinusitis C. Perennial vasomotor rhinitis D. Epistaxis
Last Answer : C. Perennial vasomotor rhinitis
Description : Which of the following drugs inhibits theophylline metabolism and raises its plasma concentration: A. Phenytoin B. Ciprofloxacin C. Levofloxacin D. Rifampicin
Last Answer : B. Ciprofloxacin
Description : Caffeine is more powerful than theophylline in exerting the following action: A. Bronchodilatation B. Cardiac stimulation C. Diuresis D. Augmentation of skeletal muscl contractility
Last Answer : D. Augmentation of skeletal muscl contractility
Description : Which of the following ingredients has neither specific antitussive nor expectorant nor bronchodilator action, but is commonly present in proprietary cough formulations: A. Ambroxol B. Chlorpheniramine C. Guaiphenesin D. Noscapine
Last Answer : B. Chlorpheniramine
Description : The following antitussive is present in opium but has no analgesic or addicting properties: A. Noscapine B. Codeine C. Pholcodeine D. Ethylmorphine
Last Answer : A. Noscapine
Description : Which of the following is not an antitussive: A. Oxeladin B. Clophedianol C. Dextropropoxyphene D. Dextromethorphan
Last Answer : C. Dextropropoxyphene
Description : Dextromethorphan is an: A. Analgesic B. Antitussive C. Expectorant D. Antihistaminic
Last Answer : B. Antitussive
Description : Mucokinetic is a drug which: A. Reduces airway mucus secretion B. Increases airway mucus secretion C. Makes respiratory secretions more watery D. Stimulates mucociliary activity of bronchial epithelium
Last Answer : C. Makes respiratory secretions more watery
Description : Codeine is used clinically as: A. Analgesic B. Antitussive C. Antidiarrhoeal D. All of the above
Last Answer : D. All of the above
Description : Bromhexine acts by: A. Inhibiting cough centre B. Irritating gastric mucosa and reflexly increasing bronchial secretion C. Depolymerizing mucopolysaccharides present in sputum. D. Desensitizing stretch receptors in the lungs
Last Answer : C. Depolymerizing mucopolysaccharides present in sputum.
Description : All of the following statements regarding pentamidine isethionate are true except (a) it is indicated for treatment or prophylaxis of infection due to Pneumocystis carinii (b) it may be ... clinically significant effect on serum glucose (d) it is effective in the treatment of leishmaniasis
Description : In patients of bronchial asthma inhaled corticosteroids achieve the following except (a) Reduce the need for bronchodilator medication (b) Control an attack of refractory asthma (c) Reduce bronchial hyperreactivity (d) Reverse diminished responsiveness to sympathomimetic bronchodilators
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : Select the most appropriate drug for regular prophylactic therapy in a 10 year old child who suffers from exercise induced asthma: A. Oral salbutamol B. Oral theophylline C. Inhaled sodium cromoglycate D. Inhaled salmeterol
Last Answer : C. Inhaled sodium cromoglycate
Description : Choose the drug which is used as a short-term inotropic in severe congestive heart failure and has selective adrenergic β 1 agonistic activity but no dopaminergic agonistic activity: A. Dopamine B. Dobutamine C. Amrinone D. Salmeterol
Last Answer : B. Dobutamine
Description : Increased asthmatic attacks in certain seasons are related to (a) eating fruits preserved in tin containers (b) inhalation of seasonal pollen (c) low temperature (d) hot and humid environment
Last Answer : (b) inhalation of seasonal pollen
Description : Indications for the use of antiplatelet drugs include the following except: A. Secondary prophylaxis of myocardial infarction B. Unstable angina pectoris C. Disseminated intravascular coagulation D. Stroke prevention in patients with transient ischaemic attacks
Last Answer : C. Disseminated intravascular coagulation
Description : All the following are employed in inhalation therapy of asthma except (a) Beclomethasone (b) Budesonide (c) Dexamethasone (d) Triamcinolone
Description : A drug administered by inhalation of powder as a prophylactic for asthma is (a) Ephedrine (b) Disodium cromolyn (c) Isoproterenol (d) Ocytriphylline (e) Epinephrine
Description : Which one of the following drugs is most suitable for management of essential tremor in a patient who has pulmonary disease? (a) Diazepam (b) Levodopa (c) Metoprolol (d) Propranolol (e) Terbutaline
Description : In the emergency department, the preferred first-line therapy for asthma exacerbation is (a) Theophylline (b) A ß-agonist (c) A corticosteroid (d) Cromolyn sodium (e) An antihistamine
Description : In the emergency department, the preferred first-line therapy for asthma exacerbation is (a) Theophyline (b) A ß-agonist (c) A corticosteroid (d) Cromolyn sodium (e) An antihistamine
Description : Select the β blocker which does not afford prophylaxis in migraine: A. Propranolol B. Timolol C. Atenolol D. Pindolol
Last Answer : D. Pindolol
Description : The following antiasthma drug is not a bronchodilator: A. Ipratropium bromide B. Theophylline C. Formoterol D. Sodium cromoglycate
Last Answer : D. Sodium cromoglycate
Description : how do you control asthma attacks at home with just home remadys?
Last Answer : You can control Asthma attacks at home by taking treatment of your symptoms involves avoiding things that cause asthma attacks that is the best way to overcome asthma attack is through home remedies.
Description : Causes of Asthma Attacks?
Last Answer : Asthma is a chronic lung disease that typically begins in childhood. Asthma is a scary disease for people of all ages because it affects breathing by inflaming and narrowing the airways. People ... your household has asthma, it is important to limit the exposure of these allergens and irritants.
Description : Choose the correct statement about bambuterol: A. It is an orally acting bronchodilator B. It is a prodrug C. It inhibits the enzyme pseudocholinesterase D. All of the above