ch 33 Flashcards
1
Q
- characterized by inflammation & bronchospasms
- typically seen in children & older adults
A
asthma
2
Q
- chronic bronchitis, emphysema
- not reversible disease
A
COPD
3
Q
which of the following are advantages on inhalation drug administration? (SATA)
- minimal systemic SEs
- rapid, efficient delivery of drug directly to site of action
- difficulty measuring precise dose
- loosening thick mucous
- side effects if drug is swallowed/mouth not rinsed
A
minimal systemic SEs, rapid, efficient delivery of drug directly to site of action, loosening thick mucous
4
Q
- rescue inhaler with rapid onset
- acute bronchospasm treatment
- AE: muscle tremor, angina, tachycardia, palpitations, agitation, anxiety, insomnia
A
albuterol
5
Q
T/F: use of albuterol should occur before steroids inhaler
A
T
6
Q
ipratropium is a(n)
A
inhaled anticholinergic
7
Q
- relieve bronchospasm as adjunctive therapy
- improved breathing, reduced RR
- can mix with albuterol nebulizer
- can use with kids
- AE: dry mucous membranes, cough, nervousness, GI upset
A
ipratropium (Atrovent)
8
Q
beclomethasone is a(n)
A
inhaled glucocorticoid
9
Q
- prophylactic treatment of asthma
- decrease inflammatory response in lungs to reduce bronchoconstriction over time
- used age 3+
- not a rescue medication
A
beclomethasone (Qvar)
10
Q
- reduce inflammatory response in airway, reducing bronchoconstriction
- safe for kids
- interactions: aspirin, carbamazepine, phenytoin
- give on empty stomach
- improved asthma/allergies
A
montelukast (Singulair)
11
Q
what is the black box warning for montelukast?
A
neuropsychotic events (SI)
