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Asthma Flashcards

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Drugs used in asthma

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Bronchodilators
Anti-inflammatory
Leukotriene modifiers

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Bronchodilators

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Beta agonists
Antimiscarinic agents
Methylxanthines

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Anti-inflammatory agents

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Corticosteroids

Mast cell stabilizers

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Leukotriene modifiers

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Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Lipoxygenase inhibitor

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MOA of beta agonists

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Stimulate beta-2 adrenergic receptors

Activate adenyl cyclase

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Non selective adrenergics

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Epinephrine

Ephedrine

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7
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Non selective beta adrenergic which is a bronchodilator and cardiac stimulant

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Isoproterenol

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8
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Adverse effect of isoproterenol

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Cardiac arrhythmias

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9
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DOC for ACUTE asthma

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Selective beta-agonists

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10
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Adverse effects if beta agonists

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Tachyphylaxis

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11
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Loss of drug response over time

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Tachyphylaxis

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12
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Rapid onset, short duration

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Salbutamol
Terbutaline
Fenoterol

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13
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Slow onset, long duration

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Salmeterol

Bambuterol

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14
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Rapid onset, long duration

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Formoterol

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15
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Medium potency bronchodilators

Narrow therapeutic index

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Methylxanthines

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16
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MOA of methylxanthines

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Increase cAMP by inhibition of phosphodiesterase

Inhibition of adenosine receptor

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17
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MOA of anticholinergics

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Inhibit acetylcholine effects by blocking M2 RECEPTOR which leads to BRONCHODILATION

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18
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Anticholinergics

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Atropine sulfate
Ipratropium bromide
Glycopyrrolate

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19
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No use in the treatment if acute asthma attacks

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Mast cell stabilizers

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20
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Most effective anti-inflammatories for asthma

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Inhaled Corticosteroids

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21
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Systemic corticosteroids are for

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Status asthmaticus

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22
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Common first-line therapy for moderate to severe asthma

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Inhaled corticosteroids

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23
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Precautions of inhaled corticosteroids

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Oral thrush

Retardation of growth in children

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24
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Potent neutrophil chemoattractant

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LTB4

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25
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A clinical syndrome comprising severe asthma associated with vasculitis

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Churg-Strauss syndrome

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26
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inihibits 5lipoxygenase thereby preventing leukotriene synthesis

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Lipoxygenase inhibitor

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27
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Other drugs for asthma

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Calcium channel blockers
Nitric oxide donora
Potassium channel openers: Cromokalim
OMALIZUMAB

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28
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Prevents binding of gE to mast cells preventing degranulation (prophylaxis)

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Omalizumab

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29
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Humanized murine monoclonal antibody

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Omalizumab

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30
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Preferred treatment for asthma in young children

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Inhaled corticosteroids

31
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Alternative for asthma in young children

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Montelukast and cromolyn

32
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Adults may develop _________ with inhaled corticosteroids

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Weak bones

33
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COPD is preventable by avoiding

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Precipitating factors

34
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Permanent abnormal enlargement of the air sacs distal to the terminal bronchiole with destruction of alveolar septa and attachments to the bronchial walls

35
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Emphysema results to the

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Breakdown of elastin by proteases

36
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Excessive tracheobronchial mucus production

Inflammation of the major and small airways

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Chronic bronchitis

37
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Primary factor of COPD

38
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Genetic factor that may cause COPD

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Alpha1-antitrypsin deficiency

39
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Supplement therapy includes

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Pulmonary rehabilitation

Oxygen therapy

40
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Mainstay treatment for COPD

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Bronchodilators

41
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Added to drug regimen after an unsuccessful trial of ipratropium bromide and B2 agonists

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Theophylline

42
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Added to the drug regimen after maximal ipratropium bromide and B2 agonist therapy
Reduce airway inflammation

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Corticosteroids

43
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As a result of asthma, more energy is needed for ventilation, requiring accessory muscles called

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Sternocleidomastoid

44
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A severe condition in which asthma attacks follow one another without pause

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Status asthmaticus

45
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For ACUTE ASTHMA ATTACKS

Provide prompt relief

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Bronchodilators

46
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Most important sympathomimetics which reverse asthmatic bronchoconstriction

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Beta agonists

47
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Beta agonists are given by

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Inhalation

48
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MOA of beta agonists

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Stimulate beta adrenergic receptors

Activate adenyl cyclase

49
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Adverse effects of epinephrine

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Tachycardia
Arrhythmias
Worsenig of angina pectoris

50
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Chest pain or discomfort die to coronary heart disease

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Angina pectoris

51
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Used infrequently due to the advent of selective beta agonists

52
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Systemic adverse effects of atropine sulfate

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Urinary retention
Loss of visual accommodation
Agitation
Tachycardia

53
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Quaternary anmonium derivative of atropine sulfate but is more preferred due to lesser adverse affects

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Ipratropium bromide

54
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Ipratropium bromide is not indicated as initial treatment for bronchospasm because it can cause

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Prostatic hypertrophy

Glaucoma

55
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Used in combination with beta agonists for SEVERE ACUTE ASTHMA

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Glycopyrrolate

56
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Methylxanthines

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Aminophylline
Oxtriphylline
Theophylline

57
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MOA of Mast Cell Stabilizers

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Inhibit mast cell DEGRANULATION

58
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Mast cesll stabilizers in asthma are only for

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Prophylaxis

59
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MOA of Corticosteroids

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Inhibits:

1) phospholipase A2 -> inhibits reduce arachidonic acid
2) COX-2 expression
3) leukotriene production
4) cytokine

60
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Most frequently used corticosteroids

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Prednisone PO

61
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Systemic corticosteroids

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Hydrocortisone IV
Prednisone PO
Prednisolone IV
Methylprednisone IV

62
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Contraindications of SYSTEMIC CORTICOSTEROIDS

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Immunosuppression
Systemic fungal infections
Positive of candida

63
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Sustemic effects of inhaled corticosteroids

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Osteoporosis
Skin changes
Change in adrenal function
Cataract formation

64
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To prevent oral thrush, use

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Spacer or

Holding chamber

65
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Newest anti-inflammatory agents used in asthma

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Leukotriene antagonists

66
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LTC4 and LTD4 causes

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Bronchoconstriction
Increased bronchial reactivity
Mucos edema
Mucus hypersecretion

67
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Leukotriene receptor antagonists

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Zafirlukast and Montelukast

68
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MOA of leukotriene receptor antagonists

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Prevent leukotrienes from interacting with their receptors

69
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Zafirlukast is a ______ receptor antagonist

Dose:

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LTD4

20mg twice daily

70
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Dose of zileuton

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600 mg 4x a day

71
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Calcium channel blockers

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Verapamil

Nifedipine

72
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Other drug for asthma that inhibit airway hyperactivity

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Potassium channel openers: Cromakalim

73
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Omalizumab is given __________ one or two times a month

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Parenterally

74
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When taking inhaled corticosteroids, older adults should also take

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Calcium and vit D pills

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