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Montelukast (Singulair)

Mechanism

Leukotriene Receptor Blocker

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with montelukast (Singulair)?

Indications

Allergic Rhinitis

Which of the following diseases or disorders is most likely an indication to use montelukast (Singulair)?

Asthma Prophylaxis

Exercise Induced Bronchospasm

Side Effects

Fatigue

During your assessment of a patient taking montelukast (Singulair) which of the following side effects is most likely to be seen?

Headache

Mood Changes

Suicidal Thoughts

Considerations

Increased Risk of Churg Strauss

Which of the following is an important consideration regarding the administration of Montelukast (Singulair)?

Cromolyn (Mast Cell Stabilizers)

Mast Cell Stabilizer

What mechanism of action or pharmacological action is best associated with cromolyn?

Which of the following diseases or disorders is most likely an indication for the use of cromolyn?

Bronchial Inflammation

Cough

During your assessment of a patient taking cromolyn which of the following side effects is most likely to be seen?

Bronchospasm

Consideration

Fixed Schedule Administration

Which of the following medication administration or route details is best associated with cromolyn?

Beta-2 Agonists

Short-term Treatment

The drugs albuterol and terbutaline are indicated for what type of treatment?<br>

Terbutaline

Which of the following may be used to suppress uterine contractions in pregnant women?

Asthma

Which of the following is an indication for short-term beta-2 agonists?

Tocolysis

Which is the following is the most appropriate use of terbutaline?

Albuterol

Which of the following medications is most likely classified as a short-acting beta-2 agonist?

Which of the following can the beta-2 agonist, albuterol, be used as a short term rescue medication?

Long-term Treatment

Which of the following is true regarding therapy with salmeterol?

Salmeterol

Which of the following medications is most likely classified as a long-acting beta-2 agonist?

Which of the following is an indication for the long-acting beta-2 agonist, Salmeterol?

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Which of the following is an indication for long-acting beta-2 agonists?

Stages of Asthma Treatments

Intermittent Asthma

Short-acting Inhaled Beta-Agonist

What type of medication is most commonly used to manage intermittent asthma?

Persistent Mild Asthma

Low-Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid

What medication is most commonly used to manage persistent mild asthma?

Montelukast (Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist)

What medication may be used to manage persistent mild asthma?

What medication is most likely to be used to manage persistent mild asthma?

Theophylline

Which medication is a phosphodiesterase inhibitor?

Long-acting Inhaled Beta-Agonist

What medication is most commonly used to manage persistent moderate asthma?

Zileuton

Persistent Moderate Asthma

Low-Medium Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid

Persistent Severe Asthma

High-Dose Inhaled Corticosteroid

What medication is most commonly used to manage persistent severe asthma?

Omalizumab (Allergies)

What medication is an anti-IgE monoclonal antibody?

Systemic Corticosteroids

What medication may be used to manage persistent severe asthma that is refractory to combination inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting inhaled beta-agonists with or without leukotriene modifiers?

Anti-inflammatory Agents

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