Respiratory drugs: practice question

A Pharmacology question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Pharmacology · Respiratory drugs

Sample item

What is the role of leukotriene receptor antagonists in asthma?

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Reduce leukotriene-mediated bronchoconstriction

Leukotriene receptor antagonists reduce inflammatory bronchoconstriction and can help selected patients, particularly with allergic asthma or aspirin sensitivity.

Option by option

  • A. Destroy airway bacteria

    They are not antibiotics.

  • B. Reduce leukotriene-mediated bronchoconstriction (correct)

    Correct: they block leukotriene effects.

  • C. Provide immediate intubation sedation

    They are not anaesthetic agents.

  • D. Replace all inhaled corticosteroids

    They do not replace all controller therapy.

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What is the answer to this Pharmacology question?

The best answer is B, Reduce leukotriene-mediated bronchoconstriction. Leukotriene receptor antagonists reduce inflammatory bronchoconstriction and can help selected patients, particularly with allergic asthma or aspirin sensitivity.

Why is "Destroy airway bacteria" not the answer?

They are not antibiotics.

Why is "Provide immediate intubation sedation" not the answer?

They are not anaesthetic agents.

Why is "Replace all inhaled corticosteroids" not the answer?

They do not replace all controller therapy.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Respiratory drugs in Pharmacology. The correct option holds because: Correct: they block leukotriene effects.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Respiratory drugs?

Learn drugs as classes, then the exception in each class that an examiner would pick. Then use the flashcards and the other Pharmacology questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.