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1. Respiratory Drugs Flashcards

1
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Route of drug administration (3)

A

Inhalation (topical - applying to lung tissue via air flow)
ORal
IV

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Drugs used in ventilation (2)

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Improve airway patency

Prevent mast cell degranulation

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3
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Drugs used to improve airway patency (2)

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Bronchodilators (B2 agonists)

Anti-inflammatories (corticosteroids)

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4
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Drugs used to prevent mast cell degranulation (2)

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Chromoglycate

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

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5
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Drugs that impair ventilation (2)

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B-blockers
Respiratory depressants (benzodiazepines, opioids)
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6
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Drugs used in gas exchange (2)

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Respiratory stimulants - theophylline

Oxygen

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Inhaled drug delivery methods (2)

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MDI. - meter dose inhaler (puffer)

Breath activated device (spinhaler)

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8
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B-agonists can be (2)

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Short acting

Long acting

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9
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Description of short-acting B-agonists (2)

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Quick onset (2-3 mins), last 4-6hrs
Oral, inhalation, IV
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10
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Use of short-acting B-agonists

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To treat acute bronchial constriction (asthma)

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11
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Examples of short-acting B-agonists (2)

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Salbutamol

Terbutaline

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Description of long-acting B-agonists (2)

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Slow onset (1-2hrs), last 12-15hrs
Inhalation only
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13
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Use of long-acting B-agonists

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To treat acute bronchial constriction

Always with inhaled steroid

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14
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Examples of long-acting B-agonists

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Salmeterol

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15
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Action of anticholinergics (3)

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Inhibit muscarinic nerve transmission in autonomic nerves
Bronchial dilation
Reduce mucus secretion

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16
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Example of anticholinergic

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Ipratropium

17
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Action of corticosteroids

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Reduce inflammation in bronchial walls

18
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Examples of corticosteroids (4)

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Beclomethasone
Budesonide
Fluticasone
Mometasone

19
Q

Compound preparations involve (2) and example

A

Inhaled steroid
Long-acting b-agonist
Seretide - fluticasone/salmeterol

20
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Use of theophylline

A

Treat asthma and COPD

21
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Actions of theophylline (4)

A

Relax bronchial smooth muscle
Increase heart muscle contractility and efficiency
Increase HR
Increase BP, renal blood flow and anti-inflammatory effects

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