Bronchodilators Flashcards
Location of effect of bronchodilators
Smooth muscle
Bronchodilaters can be anticholinergics, beta agonists, or methylxanthines, which bronchodilators are anticholinergics and therefore prevent broncho constriction by blocking _________________
Acetylcholine
Atropine and glycopyrrolate
Bronchodilaters can be anticholinergics, beta agonists, or methylxanthines, which bronchodilators are beta agonists and therefore cause bronchiole smooth muscle ________________
Relaxation
Epinephrine
Albuterol
Terbutaline
What type of drugs are Epinephrine Albuterol and Terbutaline
Beta agonists
Of the three beta (2) agonist bronchodilators (EAT), which one is for life threatening conditions
Epinephrine
Of the three beta (2) agonist bronchodilators (EAT), which two have minimal cardiac effects
Albuterol and Terbutaline
Bronchodilaters can be anticholinergics, beta agonists, or methylxanthines, which bronchodilators are methylxanthines that prevent smooth muscle ________________ through phosphodiesterase inhibition
Constriction
Theophylline
Aminophylline
Caffeine
Theobromine
What is the Trimeprazine (antihistamine) and Prednisolone (steroid) combination
Termaril- P (antitussive)
Where does histamine come from
Mast cells
Antihistamines target _______ receptors and prevent bronchoconstriction and other allergy symptoms
H-1