BIOD351 / BIOD 351 Module 5 (Latest Update 2025 / 2026) Pharmacology | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct - Portage Learning
Question:
albuterol is primarily used to prevent symptoms of asthma
Answer:
false
Question:
This disease is characterized by chronic inflammation or irritation on the lower respiratory tract, specifically the bronchi. What is it?
Answer:
Chronic bronchitis
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Question:
What does COPD consist of?
Answer:
both emphysema and chronic bronchitis
Question:
Define emphysema
Answer:
A disease process involving inflammation of the alveoli
Question:
What is the general term for recurrent and reversible shortness of breath resulting from the narrowing of the bronchi and bronchioles?
Answer:
Asthma
Question:
Describe the mechanism of action for beta adrenergic agonists?
Answer:
relax and dilate the airways by stimulating the beta2 adrenergic receptors within the lungs 2 / 3
Question:
Which bronchodilator is this: inhibits the enzyme phosphodiesterase. This
enzyme is known to inactivate a compound called cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) that leads to bronchodilation.
Answer:
Theophylline
Question:
What do anticholinergic bronchodilators do?
Answer:
block acetylcholine receptors, which blocks the effects of acetylcholine
Question:
What are the two classes of drugs considered to be anti-inflammatory respiratory medications?
Answer:
Corticosteroids and leukotriene inhibitors
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