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bclement10 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Which medication should be used for asthma patients as part of step 1 management?

a. Combination inhaled glucocorticoids/long-acting beta2 agonists
b. Inhaled low-dose glucocorticoids
c. Long-acting beta2 agonists
d. Short-acting beta2 agonists

Question 2

What are the results of using glucocorticoid drugs to treat asthma? (Select all that apply.)

a. Reduced bronchial hyperreactivity
b. Reduced edema of the airway
c. Reduced number of bronchial beta2 receptors
d. Increased responsiveness to beta2-adrenergic agonists
e. Increased synthesis of inflammatory mediators

blakcmamba · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Patients needing step 1 management have intermittent, mild symptoms and can be managed with a SABA as needed. Combination inhaled glucocorticoids/LABAs are used for step 3 management. Inhaled low-dose glucocorticoids are used for step 2 management. LABAs, along with inhaled glucocorticoids, are used for step 3 management.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
Glucocorticoids act by reducing bronchial hyperreactivity and airway edema and increasing airway responsiveness to beta2-adrenergic agonists. They do not reduce the number of beta2-adrenergic agonist receptors. They help reduce the synthesis of inflammatory mediators.