NAPLEX (North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination) Practice Exam

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Which type of inhaler is recommended for asthma treatment if symptoms occur less than 2 times per month?

Rescue inhaler - as needed low-dose ICS-formoterol
Maintenance inhaler - high-dose ICS
Rescue inhaler - SABA
Rescue + Maintenance inhaler - SABA + low-dose ICS

The correct answer is: Rescue inhaler - as needed low-dose ICS-formoterol

For patients with asthma symptoms occurring less than 2 times per month, a rescue inhaler with as-needed low-dose ICS-formoterol is recommended. This option combines an inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for anti-inflammatory effects with a rapid-acting bronchodilator (formoterol) for quick relief of symptoms when needed. This strategy is aimed at both providing immediate relief during symptom flare-ups and managing underlying inflammation in the airways. Option B suggests using a high-dose ICS as a maintenance inhaler, which may be unnecessary and overly aggressive for patients with infrequent asthma symptoms. Option C recommends a rescue inhaler with only a short-acting beta-agonist (SABA), which does not address the underlying inflammation. Option D combines a rescue and maintenance inhaler, which may be excessive for mild, intermittent asthma. Thus, option A is the most appropriate choice for this scenario.