QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
Long-acting beta-2 agonists such as salmeterol are used in the management of asthma, but are not the first-line reliever for acute symptoms. This is simply because they are long-acting so will take a while to work effectively.
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c
Long-acting beta-2 agonist
QuestionChoice
Theophylline is the main example of a xanthine. Theophylline is used in patients with inadequate control of their asthma despite the use of SABAs (short-acting beta-2 agonists) and ICS (inhaled corticosteroids). Therefore, it is unlikely to be given to this young girl as a first-line reliever therapy.
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e
Xanthine
QuestionChoice
The blue inhaler patients are given typically contains salbutamol, which is a short-acting beta-2 agonist. It works by relaxing the bronchial muscles to improve airflow to the lungs.
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a
Short-acting beta-2 agonist
QuestionChoice
Inhaled corticosteroids are typically in a brown inhaler, and are used as preventers rather than relievers. This is because they are reducing the inflammation in the bronchi.
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Inhaled corticosteroid
QuestionChoice
Montelukast is an example of a leukotriene receptor antagonist. It is used in the management of asthma if SABA (short-acting beta-2 agonists) and ICS (inhaled corticosteroids) are not providing adequate control of their asthma symptoms. Therefore, this patient will have been started on these medications first.
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d
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Concept
Chapter
2693
3725
Asthma
Topic
132
Respiratory
17991
A seven-year-old girl is brought by her parents following a diagnosis of asthma. They have questions about her new inhaler regime.

What is the drug class of the "blue reliever" inhaler?
a