📌 Introduction
Drugs used in bronchial asthma help relieve bronchospasm and control airway inflammation. This topic is frequently asked in GPAT, DSSSB, and other pharmacy exams.
📝 MCQs
1. Bronchial asthma is characterized by:
A) Hypertension
B) Bronchoconstriction
C) Kidney failure
D) Liver damage
✔ Answer: B
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2. Salbutamol belongs to:
A) Beta-2 agonists
B) Corticosteroids
C) Antihistamines
D) Antibiotics
✔ Answer: A
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3. Salbutamol acts by:
A) Causing bronchoconstriction
B) Relaxing bronchial smooth muscle
C) Increasing mucus
D) Blocking insulin
✔ Answer: B
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4. Example of methylxanthine:
A) Theophylline
B) Montelukast
C) Ipratropium
D) Prednisolone
✔ Answer: A
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5. Theophylline mainly causes:
A) Bronchodilation
B) Sedation
C) Constipation
D) Fever
✔ Answer: A
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6. Ipratropium bromide is:
A) Anticholinergic
B) Antibiotic
C) Antacid
D) Antihistamine
✔ Answer: A
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7. Corticosteroids in asthma act by:
A) Increasing inflammation
B) Reducing airway inflammation
C) Causing bronchospasm
D) Increasing heart rate
✔ Answer: B
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8. Example of corticosteroid:
A) Beclomethasone
B) Salbutamol
C) Montelukast
D) Theophylline
✔ Answer: A
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9. Montelukast belongs to:
A) Beta blockers
B) Leukotriene antagonists
C) Antacids
D) Diuretics
✔ Answer: B
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10. Mast cell stabilizer example:
A) Cromolyn sodium
B) Salbutamol
C) Prednisolone
D) Omeprazole
✔ Answer: A
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11. Main therapeutic use of anti-asthmatic drugs:
A) Diabetes
B) Asthma
C) Ulcer
D) Hypertension
✔ Answer: B
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12. Common side effect of beta-2 agonists:
A) Tremors
B) Fever
C) Cough
D) Hypertension
✔ Answer: A
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13. Oral candidiasis occurs with:
A) Corticosteroids
B) Salbutamol
C) Montelukast
D) Theophylline
✔ Answer: A
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14. Which drug blocks leukotrienes?
A) Montelukast
B) Salbutamol
C) Ipratropium
D) Cromolyn
✔ Answer: A
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15. Which drug is bronchodilator?
A) Salbutamol
B) Prednisolone
C) Cromolyn
D) Omeprazole
✔ Answer: A
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16. Anti-asthmatic drugs improve:
A) Blood sugar
B) Airflow
C) Kidney function
D) Vision
✔ Answer: B
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17. Which drug prevents bronchoconstriction?
A) Ipratropium
B) Insulin
C) Antibiotic
D) Vitamin
✔ Answer: A
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18. COPD stands for:
A) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
B) Cardiac pulmonary disorder
C) Chronic oxygen pulmonary disease
D) Central pulmonary disorder
✔ Answer: A
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19. Which drug should be rinsed after use?
A) Steroid inhalers
B) Antacids
C) Antibiotics
D) Vitamins
✔ Answer: A
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20. Which drug causes tachycardia?
A) Salbutamol
B) Sucralfate
C) Kaolin
D) Lactulose
✔ Answer: A
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21. Leukotriene antagonists are useful in:
A) Asthma
B) Diabetes
C) Ulcer
D) Hypertension
✔ Answer: A
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22. Which drug acts rapidly in acute asthma?
A) Salbutamol
B) Prednisolone
C) Montelukast
D) Cromolyn
✔ Answer: A
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23. Which drug reduces airway inflammation?
A) Corticosteroids
B) Antacids
C) Antibiotics
D) Vitamins
✔ Answer: A
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24. Which drug blocks muscarinic receptors?
A) Ipratropium
B) Salbutamol
C) Montelukast
D) Theophylline
✔ Answer: A
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25. Which class relaxes bronchial muscle?
A) Beta-2 agonists
B) Antibiotics
C) Antifungals
D) Antacids
✔ Answer: A
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26. Which drug is used prophylactically?
A) Cromolyn sodium
B) Salbutamol
C) Omeprazole
D) Insulin
✔ Answer: A
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27. Which drug belongs to corticosteroids?
A) Prednisolone
B) Theophylline
C) Montelukast
D) Ipratropium
✔ Answer: A
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28. Which condition involves airway inflammation?
A) Asthma
B) Diabetes
C) Ulcer
D) Fever
✔ Answer: A
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29. Which drug is anticholinergic bronchodilator?
A) Ipratropium
B) Salbutamol
C) Montelukast
D) Prednisolone
✔ Answer: A
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30. Main goal of asthma therapy:
A) Increase mucus
B) Improve breathing
C) Cause sedation
D) Increase fever
✔ Answer: B
🎯 Conclusion
These MCQs help you revise drugs used in bronchial asthma effectively for exams.
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