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Chapter 36 worksheet- Medications Flashcards

1
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what is the most common route of administration that used by RT’s

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inhalation

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2
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name four advantages of inhalation

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  1. smaller doses can be used
  2. rapid onset of action
  3. delivered directly to the target organ
  4. less systemic side effects
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3
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name two disadvantages of inhalation

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  1. # of variables can affect delivered dose

2. lack of knowledge about devices (caregivers and patients)

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4
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what is the catch phase for the sympathetic division

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fight or flight

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5
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what is the other name for the sympathetic division

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adrenergic

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6
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what is the neurotransmitter what the sympathetic division

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norepinephrine

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7
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what is the airway muscle effect of the sympathetic division

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bronchial muscle relaxed

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what is the catch phrase for parasympathetic division

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rest and digest

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9
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what is the other name for parasympathetic division

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cholinergic

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10
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what is the neurotransmitter for the parasympathetic

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acetylcholine

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what is the airway muscle effect for the parasympathetic

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bronchial muscle contracted

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12
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what is the primary effect alpha

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vasoconstriction and vasopressor (increased BP)

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13
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what is the primary effect of B1

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increased heart rate and heart contractility

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14
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what is the primary effect of B2

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smooth muscle relaxation, stimulates mucociliary activity

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15
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what is the brand name for Albuterol

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Proventil
Ventolin
ProAir
Accuneb
VoSpire
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16
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what is the dose for Albuterol

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0.5 ml (2.5 mg) BID
(0.5%) QID
2 puffs 90 ug/puff TID

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17
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what is the brand name for levalbuterol

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xopenex

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18
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what is the dose for xopenex

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0.63 to 1.25 mg
(0.25%)
2 puffs 45 ug/puff

every 4 to 6 hours

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19
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what is the brand name for Ipratropium bromide

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atrovent

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20
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what is the dose for atrovent

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17 ug/puff
2 puffs

QID

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21
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what is the agent for mucomyst

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A. Acetylcysteine 10%

B. Acetylcysteine 20%

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what is the dose for mucomyst

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3 to 5 ml

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23
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what is the agent for pulmozyme

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C. Dornase alfa

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what is the dose for pulmozyme

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2.5 ml

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25
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what is mucomyst medication with no brand name

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D. Hypertonic Osmotic Solutions 3% or 7%

26
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what is the dosage of D. Hypertonic Osmotic Solutions 3% or 7%

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3 to 5 ml

27
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  1. What would you recommend if a patient experienced bronchospasm from a CFC inhaler?
A

Switch to an HFA inhaler or DPI if it is appropriate.

28
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what is the onset and duration for xopenex

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onsent: 15 mins.
duration: 5 to 8 hours

29
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what is the onset and duration for asthmanefrin

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onset: 3 to 5 minutes

duration 0.5 to 2 hours

30
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what is the onsent and duration for proventil

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onsent: 15 mins.

duration 5 to 12 hours

31
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what is onset and duration for servent

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onset: 20 minutes
duration: 12 hours

32
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what is the onset and duration for formoterol

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onsent: 15 minutes
duration: duration 12 hours

33
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what is the arformoteral onsent and duration

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onset: 15 mins
duration: 12 hours

34
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List the adverse effects of bronchodilator drugs.

A 
Tremor
Headache
Insomnia
Nervousness
Dizziness
Tolerance
Tachycardia
Hypokalemia
Palpitations
35
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What should you monitor when administering drugs via the aerosol route?

A 
A.	Heart rate
B.	Peak Flow
C.	Breath sounds
D.	Respiratory rate
E.	Pulse oximetry
36
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Generally, Ipratropium is indicated for use in what types of patients?

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Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

37
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what is the onset and duration and peak effect for Ipratropium

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onset: 15 minutes
peak effect: 1 to 2 hours
duration: 6 hours

38
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what is the onset, peak effect, duration for Tiotropium

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onset: 30 mins
peak effect: 3 hours
duration: 24 hours

39
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What medication is available by SMI and SVN with both ipratropium and albuterol? What is the possible advantage of this medication?

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Combivent Respimat is available by SMI. Duoneb is the SVN version The advantage for practitioners and patients is the simplified delivery of both drugs.

40
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Describe the most common side effects to watch for when administering this class of drugs.

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A. Cough

B. Dry mouth

41
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Bronchospasm is a common side effect of the administration of mucolytic agents. How would you recommend modifying the therapy to prevent or treat this problem?

A

Give a bronchodilator prior to the mucolytic or with the mucolytic

42
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How long will it take inhaled steroids to have a noticeable effect on the symptoms of asthma?

A

Hours to days

43
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What significance does this have in terms of patient education?

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Patients must be taught to use their inhaled steroid as prescribed and not expect immediate relief. They also need to know that these drugs are not bronchodilators and do not replace them. They will have to follow the treatment regimen every day to get the desired results.

44
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The most common side effects of inhaled steroids are:

A

A. Oropharynx fungal infections

B. Cushing’s syndrom

45
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What is the brand name of Omalizumab? Based on the time between shots, how long might this take to start working?

A

Xolair. It takes 2 months or longer to see real benefits in many cases, but the effects can be dramatic.

46
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What agent may be nebulized to treat P. jiroveci (formerly PCP) seen in severely immunocompromised patients? Why isn’t the drug used much anymore?

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Pentamidine isethionate (Nebupent), limited efficacy

47
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What is the inhaled drug that shortens the course and alleviates the symptoms of the flu?

A

Zanamivir given via DPI

48
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Specifically, when is nitric oxide used for newborns? When is it contraindicated?

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Infants with persistent pulmonary hypertension and hypoxemia. It is contraindicated for any other use.

49
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What is the brand name of Iloprost? The delivery system used?

A

Ventavis, I neb

50
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What is the brand name of Epoprostenol? The delivery system used?

A

Flolan SVN

51
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A patient who has asthma is admitted to the hospital for the second time in 2 months. She has not been able to get relief and is using her albuterol inhaler frequently.

A. In addition to inhaled beta agonists, steroids are commonly administered to reduce inflammation associated with asthma. Name one inhaled steroid and recommend a dose

A

. Flovent is available in 44, 110, and 220 g doses in the HFA MDI. MDI 2 puffs BID. Could also be Pulmicort, QVAR, Alvesco, Aerospan and so on. Any of the inhaled corticosteroids

52
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A patient who has asthma is admitted to the hospital for the second time in 2 months. She has not been able to get relief and is using her albuterol inhaler frequently.

B. What device is important to use along with MDI’s to prevent deposition of these drugs in the mouth?

A

Spacer or holding chamber

53
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A patient who has asthma is admitted to the hospital for the second time in 2 months. She has not been able to get relief and is using her albuterol inhaler frequently.

C. Why should this patient rinse her mouth after use of her inhaled steroid?

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Rinsing reduces systemic absorption from the mouth and throat and the risk of thrush

54
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A patient who has asthma is admitted to the hospital for the second time in 2 months. She has not been able to get relief and is using her albuterol inhaler frequently.

What long acting bronchodilator may help this patient sleep through the night without being awakened by dyspnea and wheezing?

A

Serevent or foradil, Arcapta, Stiverdi Respimat. If Advair is used, you don’t need the flovent, for example.

55
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Cystic Fibrosis is diagnosed in a 7 year old. This patient has extremely thick mucus (like glue). Auscultation reveals scattered wheezing and rhonchi.

A. What drug would you recommend aerosolizing for treatment of the thick mucus?

A

Dornase alfa (Pulmozyme)

56
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Cystic Fibrosis is diagnosed in a 7 year old. This patient has extremely thick mucus (like glue). Auscultation reveals scattered wheezing and rhonchi.

What other drug should be given to treat the wheezing?

A

A bronchodilator such as albuterol or Xopenex

57
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Cystic Fibrosis is diagnosed in a 7 year old. This patient has extremely thick mucus (like glue). Auscultation reveals scattered wheezing and rhonchi.

C. He has Pseudomonas in his sputum. What could you nebulize to treat gram negative bad boys in CF?

A

Tobramycin

58
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67 year old man with long standing COPD characterized by chronic bronchitis is coughing up copious amounts of very thick white sputum. He complains that his chest feels tight, and he cannot catch his breath. His albuterol inhaler is not providing relief.

A. What bronchodilator is appropriate to add to the therapeutic regimen?

A

Ipratropium (Atrovent)

59
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A 67 year old man with long standing COPD characterized by chronic bronchitis is coughing up copious amounts of very thick white sputum. He complains that his chest feels tight, and he cannot catch his breath. His albuterol inhaler is not providing relief.

B. What alternative delivery methods might be useful?

A

He may need a nebulizer if his inhaler is not effective.

60
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A 67 year old man with long standing COPD characterized by chronic bronchitis is coughing up copious amounts of very thick white sputum. He complains that his chest feels tight, and he cannot catch his breath. His albuterol inhaler is not providing relief.

C. What mucolytic may be considered if other means of sputum clearance are ineffective? Why might this drug be counterproductive?

A

Mucomyst. It may worsen bronchospasm.

61
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A respiratory care student is administering a standard dose of Albuterol via SVN to a 65 year old male admitted for pneumonia and COPD. Five minutes into the treatment the patient’s HR increases from 92-156 on the monitor. The instructor walks in at this moment.

A. What action should the student do first? What other actions might be taken right away at the bedside?

A

Stop administering the drug. Give the patient oxygen. Assess the patient and reassure.

62
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A respiratory care student is administering a standard dose of Albuterol via SVN to a 65 year old male admitted for pneumonia and COPD. Five minutes into the treatment the patient’s HR increases from 92-156 on the monitor. The instructor walks in at this moment.

B. What change in medication could provide bronchodilation with fewer side effects?

A

Lower the dose, change to levalbuterol or even consider ipratropium

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