WorksheetsSaltamol Inhaler
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is the active ingredient for Saltamol Inhaler?
Terbutaline
Salmeterol
Salbutamol
Formoterol
Which of the following is NOT symptoms of asthma?
Shortness of breath
Coughing
Excess mucus
Sneezing
Saltamol belongs to which pharmacological group?
Long-acting beta agonist (LABA)
Short-acting beta agonist (SABA)
Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)
Long-acting muscarinic antagonist (LAMA)
Which of the following is CORRECT regarding to the dosing of Saltamol?
One puff is 100 mcg
Maximum dose per day is 800 mcg
Saltamol has a duration of action of 6-8 hours
On demand should not exceed 4 times a day
Which of the following are CORRECT regarding to asthma?
It is a is a chronic reversible lung disease
Characterized by inflammation of the air passages
Can be easily triggered by environmental condition and allergens
Treatment usually consist combination of reliever and controller
How many dose are in a canister of Saltamol Inhaler?
100
200
300
400
Rearrange the steps of using Saltamol Inhaler.
I. Press the inhaler vertically at the same time inhale medication
II. Shake the inhaler and remove the cap of the inhaler
III. Exhale to allow more lung space to inhale medication and seal mouth around mouthpiece
IV. Hold breath for 10 seconds then exhale through nostril and repeat if necessary
I, III, II, IV
IV, II, III, I
II, III, I, IV
III, I, II, IV
Which of the following condition is/are sign(s) to step up asthma therapy?
Patient is not using the inhaler properly
Patient use more than recommended daily dose to control asthma
Dose of Saltamol fails to give relief lasting at three hours
Frequency of using reliever reduced and there is no asthma attack
Which of the following is NOT a common adverse event for Saltamol?
Headache
Muscle cramp
Tremor
Tachycardia
Which of the following is the manufacturer and country of origin Saltamol Inhaler?
Beximco Pharmaceutical, Bangladesh
USV limited, India
Square Pharmaceutical, Bangladesh
Renata Limited, Bangladesh
