Case 1 of 15RespiratoryAsthma
A 24-year-old previously healthy man presents to his family physician with a 3-month history of episodic dyspnea, wheeze, and chest tightness that is worse at night and with exercise. Pre- and post-bronchodilator spirometry confirms variable, reversible airflow obstruction, and he is given a new diagnosis of asthma. His physician now needs to select controller and reliever therapy and counsel him on self-management.
Question 1 of 43
Which 4 classes of medications form the core pharmacologic options for the management of asthma?
Select 4. (0 / 4 selected)
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ADiuretics
BAntibiotics
CAnticholinergics/muscarinic antagonists (e.g., ipratropium, tiotropium)
DBeta-2 agonists (e.g., salbutamol, salmeterol)
EAntihistamines
FLeukotriene receptor antagonists (e.g., montelukast, zafirlukast)
GMucolytics
HInhaled corticosteroids (e.g., fluticasone, budesonide)
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