Patients with Asthma Should Bring Their Fast-Acting _____ Inhaler to Be

question 18

Multiple Choice

Patients with asthma should bring their fast-acting _____ inhaler to be used prophylactically or in the management of an acute asthmatic attack in the dental office.

• A) α-agonist
• B) β₁-agonist
• C) β₁-antagonist
• D) β₂-agonist
• E) β₂-antagonist

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical substances produced in the body that regulate and control the activity of certain cells or organs.

Chemical Signals

Chemical signals are molecules released by organisms to communicate with each other, playing crucial roles in processes such as attraction, repulsion, social hierarchy, and defense.

Receptors

Specialized cells or groups of cells that detect changes in the environment and convey information to the nervous system.

Synapse

The junction between neurons through which they communicate with each other, transferring information via chemical or electrical signals.