NUR 2212 - Unit 1 Asthma Meds -
Exam March 28, 2025
What are the three types of anti-inflammatory drugs - answer Corticosteroids:
(beclomethasone, budesonide)
- Inhaled Corticosteroids - ICSs are first line therapy for pts with persistent asthma
Leukotriene modifiers:
(zafirlukast, montelukast, zileuton)
- Block action of leukotrienes, which are potent bronchoconstrictors
- prophylactic treatment/management
Monoclonal antibody to IgE
(Xolair)
- ↓ circulating free IgE levels
Prevents IgE from attaching to mast cells, preventing release of chemical mediators
Corticosteroids - answerA group of hormones, including cortisol, released by the
adrenal glands at times of stress
Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) - Name 4 types - answer- most effective class of drugs to
reat inflamation (LABA)
- taken every single day (LABA) for maintenance
- most be administered one to two weeks before maximum effect happens
fluticasone
mometasone
budesonide
beclomethasone
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS): Are they rescue or maintenance? - answerMaintenace
NOT Rescue (PRN)
Long-term
pref for persistent asthma
need consistent daily use for optimal effect (NOT PRN)
Order in which inhalers are taken - answer1) Bronchodilator
2) Inhaled corticosteroid (daily management - most important)
3) Short Acting (rescue) i.e A
SABA - answershort acting beta agonist
Exam March 28, 2025
What are the three types of anti-inflammatory drugs - answer Corticosteroids:
(beclomethasone, budesonide)
- Inhaled Corticosteroids - ICSs are first line therapy for pts with persistent asthma
Leukotriene modifiers:
(zafirlukast, montelukast, zileuton)
- Block action of leukotrienes, which are potent bronchoconstrictors
- prophylactic treatment/management
Monoclonal antibody to IgE
(Xolair)
- ↓ circulating free IgE levels
Prevents IgE from attaching to mast cells, preventing release of chemical mediators
Corticosteroids - answerA group of hormones, including cortisol, released by the
adrenal glands at times of stress
Inhaled Corticosteroids (ICS) - Name 4 types - answer- most effective class of drugs to
reat inflamation (LABA)
- taken every single day (LABA) for maintenance
- most be administered one to two weeks before maximum effect happens
fluticasone
mometasone
budesonide
beclomethasone
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS): Are they rescue or maintenance? - answerMaintenace
NOT Rescue (PRN)
Long-term
pref for persistent asthma
need consistent daily use for optimal effect (NOT PRN)
Order in which inhalers are taken - answer1) Bronchodilator
2) Inhaled corticosteroid (daily management - most important)
3) Short Acting (rescue) i.e A
SABA - answershort acting beta agonist
