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Name a bronchiodiolator

A

Proventil - albuterol

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Asthma attacks can be called

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Asthma exacerbations

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Name an inhaled steroid

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Fluticasone - flovent

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Name a leukotriene receptor antagonist

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Montelukast - singulair

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How do bronchodilators work?

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Relaxes the smooth muscle surrounding the airways of the lungs

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Side effects of Ventolin HFA (albuterol)

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Rapid heart rate
Chest pain
Tremor

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Name an inhaled steroid

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Fluticasone - flovent

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Side effects of flovent

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Headache

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Side effect of singulair

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Minimal headache

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How do inhaled steroids work

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Reduces inflammation in the airways of the lungs

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How do leukotriene receptor antagonists work

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Block leukotriene receptors
Prevents inflammation
Reduce signs and symptoms of asthma

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11
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Consequences of untreated asthma

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Asthma exacerbations

Respiratory failure

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12
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5 asthma triggers

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Allegens
Irritants
Respiratory
Weather
Exercise
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Some non-pharmacologic options for controlling allergies

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Avoidance of allergens, use HEPA filters, keep pets outside, no smoking, lower humidity in the home.

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14
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Two types of allergy medication

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Antihistamines and nasal steroids

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How do antihistamines work

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Block histamines receptors in brain and body(peripheral)

Dries secretions

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Antihistamine side effects

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Dizziness, confusion, increased heart rate, drowsiness

17
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Name a peripherally selective antihistamine

A

Claritin

18
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Name an antihistamine that works in the brain

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Benadryl

19
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How do nasal steroids work

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Reduces rhinitis

20
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What is rhinitis

A

Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose

21
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Side effects of nasal steroids

A

Nose and throat irritation

22
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Side effects of quitting smoking

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Irritability, tired, hungry, difficulty sleeping, weight gain

23
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Non pharmacologic options to quit smoking

A

Make a quit plan, change your routine, avoid all alchohol, avoid being around cigarette smoke

24
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How does Zyban (bupropion) work

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Boosts the brain chemicals that are associated with addiction, decreases desire for cigarettes

25
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Side effects of Zyban (bupropion)

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Dry mouth, dizziness, skin rash, difficulty sleeping

26
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How does Chantix (varenicline) work

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Blocks nicotine receptors and decreases nicotines effect

Stimulates nicotine receptors and gives the brain satisfaction in a similar way smoking would.

27
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Side effects of chantix

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Difficulty sleeping, nausea, suicide?, cardio problems?.

28
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What factors return to normal 20 min after last cig

A

Heart rate and BP

29
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What factor in blood is normal 12 hours after last cigarette

A

CO

30
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________improves and _______ function increases.

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Circulation

Lung

31
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1-9 months after last cigarette

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Less coughing, SOB, and fatigue

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1 year after last cigarette

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Risk of coronary heart disease is half that of a smoker

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5 years after last cigarette

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Stroke risk is reduced to that of a non-smoker

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10 years after last cigarette

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Lung cancer risk is half of a smokers

Risk of various other cancers decreases

35
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15 years after last cigarette

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Risk of heart disease is that of a non-smoker

36
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Goals of therapy for asthma

A

Prevent asthma exerbations

Live normal and active life

Quickly resolve symptoms

37
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Goals of therapy for allergic rhinitis

A

Prevent and minimize symptoms

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