Cardio (pharm)

Question 1

Mucokinetics

Answer 1

break up mucus so you can cough it out

Question 2

diluents

Answer 2

liquefy bronchial secretions

Question 3

mucolytics

Answer 3

break up the mucus

Question 4

expectorants

Answer 4

increase volume of secretions which make them less viscous

Question 5

antitussives

Answer 5

cough suppressants, dextromethorphan, codeine

Question 6

decongestants

Answer 6

sympathomimetics or corticosteroids

decrease swelling in nasal passages. Can have rebound effect with prolonged use

Question 7

antihistamines

Answer 7

block histamine release to prevent inflammatory response

Question 8

asthma tx

quick relief

Answer 8

albuterol; beta adrenergic agents, SNS activation, bronchodilator

Question 9

asthma tx

long term

Answer 9

corticosteroids with beta 2 agonists

corticosteroids inhibit inflammatory response

Question 10

COPD tx

Answer 10

bronchodilators (beta adrenergic agents, anticholinergics) O2 therapy

Question 11

contraindications to exercise for cardio-pulm patients

Answer 11

• unstable angina, CHF, edema, HTN,
• arrhythmias: 2nd degree type 2, 3rd degree block
• throboplebitis
• recent DVT or embolism
• Resting HR >120 or <50 bpm
• Resting SBP >180-200, DBP >110
• drop in SBP>20
• PO2 <60
• SpO2 <90%

Question 12

COPD inspiration to expiration rate

Answer 12

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