Question 1

One objective is to outline ___ ___ considerations for patients taking drugs for airway inflammation.

Accepted Answer

physical therapy

Question 2

Two examples of systemic glucocorticoids used for acute exacerbation of asthma are ___ and ___.

Accepted Answer

Prednisone, Methylprednisone

Question 3

Physical therapists should ___ and report any issues to the healthcare provider when treating patients on glucocorticoids.

Accepted Answer

monitor

Question 4

Inhaled glucocorticoids, such as ___, have fewer side effects and can be used earlier.

Accepted Answer

beclomethasone

Question 5

Salmeterol Xinafoate in Advair acts as a ___ agonist.

Accepted Answer

Beta 2

Question 6

Inhaled glucocorticoids minimize adverse effects but can still cause ___ thrush.

Accepted Answer

oral

Question 7

Physical therapy considerations for patients on glucocorticoids include ___ bearing exercises and caution with certain exercises.

Accepted Answer

weight

Question 8

Systemic glucocorticoids can be used to treat the asthmatic component of ___.

Accepted Answer

COPD

Question 9

Glucocorticoids are powerful ___ steroids.

Accepted Answer

anti-inflammatory

Question 10

Advair is used for the long-term maintenance of ___ but is not for ___ attacks.

Accepted Answer

asthma, acute

Question 11

Systemic glucocorticoids can cause a general ___ effect on supporting tissues, leading to problems like osteoporosis, skin breakdown, and muscle wasting.

Accepted Answer

catabolic

Question 12

Systemic glucocorticoids are administered ___ or ___ for acute exacerbation of asthma.

Accepted Answer

orally, intravenously (IV)

Question 13

It is important to discuss physical therapy plans with the ___ (HCP) when treating patients on glucocorticoids.

Accepted Answer

healthcare provider

Question 14

One objective is to list the different medications used for ___ ___.

Accepted Answer

airway inflammation

Question 15

Glucocorticoids inhibit the production of proinflammatory products such as ___, ___, and ___.

Accepted Answer

cytokines, prostaglandins, leukotrienes

Question 16

Advair contains Fluticasone propionate, which is a local ___ .

Accepted Answer

corticosteroid

Question 17

In children, systemic glucocorticoids can cause retardation of ___, cataracts, glaucoma, hyperglycemia, aggravation of diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

Accepted Answer

growth

Question 18

Glucocorticoids can cause ___, aggravation of diabetes mellitus, and hypertension.

Accepted Answer

hyperglycemia

Question 19

Some effects of glucocorticoids are exerted via a ___ receptor that regulates the activity of inflammatory cells.

Accepted Answer

membrane-bound

Question 20

Oral administration of glucocorticoids can lead to many harmful ___ effects.

Accepted Answer

systemic

Question 21

Another objective is to understand the ___ of ___ of glucocorticoids.

Accepted Answer

mechanism, action

Question 22

An objective includes comparing the ___ ___ of glucocorticoids given systemically versus via inhalation.

Accepted Answer

adverse effects

Question 23

One of the adverse effects of systemic glucocorticoids is ___ suppression.

Accepted Answer

adrenal

Question 24

A significant adverse effect of glucocorticoids is ___ suppression.

Accepted Answer

adrenal

Question 25

___ are medications used to reduce airway inflammation.

Accepted Answer

Glucocorticoids

Question 26

___ are a class of medications that stabilize mast cells to prevent the release of inflammatory mediators.

Accepted Answer

Cromones

Question 27

Two examples of glucocorticoids used for maintenance via MDI are ___ and ___.

Accepted Answer

Beclomethasone (Beclovent, Vanceril), Triamcinolone (Asmacort)

Question 28

Glucocorticoids directly affect the ___ and ___ that produce inflammatory components.

Accepted Answer

genes, transcription factors

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Leukotriene

Question 30

Glucocorticoids administered via ___ target the airways and avoid systemic side effects.

Accepted Answer

MDI (Metered Dose Inhaler)

Question 31

One of the adverse effects of glucocorticoids is the ___ effect.

Accepted Answer

catabolic

Question 32

Glucocorticoids increase the production of ___ proteins.

Accepted Answer

anti-inflammatory

One objective is to outline _ _ considerations for patients taking drugs for airway inflammation.

Two examples of systemic glucocorticoids used for acute exacerbation of asthma are _ and _.