NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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What type of asthma treatment is Salmeterol (Serevent diskus)?

Short-acting Beta-2 Agonist
Long-acting Beta-2 Agonist
Inhaled Corticosteroid
Leukotriene Modifier

The correct answer is: Long-acting Beta-2 Agonist

Salmeterol (Serevent diskus) is classified as a Long-acting Beta-2 Agonist (LABA). LABAs are bronchodilators that provide long-term control and prevention of asthma symptoms by relaxing the smooth muscles of the airways. They are not intended for immediate relief of acute asthma attacks. It is important to always use LABAs in combination with an inhaled corticosteroid for the management of asthma. Option A, Short-acting Beta-2 Agonists (SABAs) like albuterol are used for quick relief of asthma symptoms during an asthma attack. Option C, Inhaled Corticosteroids, are anti-inflammatory medications commonly used for long-term asthma control. Option D, Leukotriene Modifiers, are another type of controller medication used for asthma management but work through a different mechanism than LABAs.