Question

what is the generic combination of the active ingredients in advair diskus, often prescribed for asthma?
○ albuterol/ipratropium
○ fluticasone/salmeterol
○ budesonide/formoterol
○ montelukast

question 7
1 point
which of the following medications is an example of an inhaled corticosteroid?
○ budesonide (pulmicort)
○ formoterol (foradil)
○ amlodipine (norvasc)
○ montelukast (singulair)

Explanation:

For the first question: Advair Diskus is a combination inhaler whose generic active ingredients are an inhaled corticosteroid and a long-acting beta-agonist. Fluticasone is the corticosteroid, and Salmeterol is the long-acting beta-agonist in this formulation.
For the second question: Inhaled corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medications used for asthma/COPD. Budesonide (Pulmicort) is an inhaled corticosteroid, while the others are a long-acting beta-agonist, a calcium channel blocker, and a leukotriene modifier respectively.

Answer:

1. Fluticasone/Salmeterol
2. Budesonide (Pulmicort)