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Leukotriene inhibitors may interfere with ___, requiring monitoring of INR if bruising or bleeding is noted.
Coumadin
Cromones can be administered via ___ or ___.
oral, inhalation
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p.6
Adverse Effects of Leukotriene Inhibitors

Leukotriene inhibitors may interfere with ___, requiring monitoring of INR if bruising or bleeding is noted.

Coumadin

p.3
Uses of Cromones in Asthma and Allergies

Cromones can be administered via ___ or ___.

oral, inhalation

p.2
Mechanism of Action of Cromones

___ are used to stabilize mast cells and prevent the release of inflammatory mediators.

Cromones

p.4
Adverse Effects of Cromones

Cromones are generally ___ of serious adverse reactions.

free

p.5
Mechanism of Action of Leukotriene Inhibitors

Leukotriene inhibitors block chemicals that mediate ___ response.

inflammatory

p.2
Management Strategies for Asthma

___ are a class of drugs used to reduce airway inflammation.

Glucocorticoids

p.8
Traditional vs. Newer Asthma Management Methods

In the newer strategy for asthma management, other drugs are included as ___.

needed

p.4
Uses of Cromones in Asthma and Allergies

Cromones are used to treat ___ and mild persistent asthma.

seasonal allergies

p.3
Mechanism of Action of Cromones

Cromones prevent the release of ___ and other inflammatory mediators from pulmonary mast cells.

histamine

p.3
Uses of Cromones in Asthma and Allergies

Cromones can prevent an asthma attack if taken before exposure to the ___ agent or activity.

initiating

p.6
Adverse Effects of Leukotriene Inhibitors

One potential adverse effect of leukotriene inhibitors is some ___ impairment.

hepatic

p.8
Traditional vs. Newer Asthma Management Methods

The newer strategy for asthma management recommends beginning ___ fairly early.

inhaled glucocorticoid

p.3
Uses of Cromones in Asthma and Allergies

Cromones are not helpful ___ the asthma attack has started.

after

p.7
Physical Therapy Considerations for Airway Inflammation

Patients should pretreat at least ___ minutes prior to exercise with bronchodilators and other medications.

20

p.8
Traditional vs. Newer Asthma Management Methods

In the traditional method, more severe stages of asthma management include the addition of oral ___.

glucocorticoid

p.5
Management Strategies for Asthma

Leukotriene inhibitors are used in the management of ___ and ___.

asthma, COPD

p.2
Mechanism of Action of Leukotriene Inhibitors

___ inhibitors are used to block the effects of leukotrienes in airway inflammation.

Leukotriene

p.3
Uses of Cromones in Asthma and Allergies

Examples of cromones include ___ (Nasalcrom) and ___ (Tilade).

Cromolyn, nedocromil

p.7
Physical Therapy Considerations for Airway Inflammation

Patients with ___ or ___ need to have their inhalers with them at all times.

asthma, COPD

p.8
Traditional vs. Newer Asthma Management Methods

In the traditional method of asthma management, mild to moderate stages are treated with inhaled ___ and oral ___.

beta-2 agonist, theophylline

p.4
Uses of Cromones in Asthma and Allergies

Cromones are often used in children or people who are unable to tolerate the side effects of other ___ drugs.

antiasthma

p.5
Role of Leukotrienes in Airway Inflammation

Leukotrienes are ___ compounds that play an important role in airway inflammation.

lipid

p.6
Adverse Effects of Leukotriene Inhibitors

Leukotriene inhibitors are considered to be relatively ___.

safe

p.4
Adverse Effects of Cromones

Some irritation of the ___ and upper respiratory passages may occur following inhalation of cromones.

nasal

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