Drug Administration Test Flashcards
What are the trade names of albuterol?
Proair Accuneb Ventolin Proventil Vospire
What are the indications and contraindications of albuterol?
Relief and prevention of bronchospasm;
Tachycardia, arrhythymias and hypersensitivity to drug ingredients
What is the mode and route of albuterol?
B2 agonist and MDI SVN
What are the side effects of albuterol?
Tachycardia, tremors and palpitations
What is the dosage and duration of albuterol?
MDI 2 puffs q4h
SVN 2.5/1.25/0.5mg TID QID
5-8 hours
What is the generic name of atrovent?
Ipratropium bromide
What is the mode and route of atrovent?
Blocks acetylcholine; MDI SVN
What are the indications and contraindications of atrovent?
Maintenance and treatment of obstructive diseases;
Hypersensitivity to drug ingredients
What are the side effects of atrovent?
Dry mouth, dysphagia and dysphonia
What is the dosage and duration of atrovent?
MDI 2 puffs QID
SVN 0.5mg/2.5ml of 0.2% TID QID
4-6 hours
What is the generic name of combivent?
Albuterol and ipratropium bromide
What is the mode and route of combivent?
B2 agonist and blocks acetylcholine; MDI SVN
What are in the indications and contraindications of combivent?
Used with COPD patients;
Hypersensitivity to drug ingredients, tachycardia and sensitivity to peanuts or soybeans
What are the side effects of combivent?
Tachycardia, tremors, palpitations
What is the dosage and duration of combivent?
MDI 2 puffs QID
SVN 0.5mg ipratropium/2.5mg albuterol QID
4-6 hours
What is the trade name of salmeterol?
Serevent
What is the mode and route of salmeterol?
B2 agonist: MDI DPI
What are the indications and contraindications of salmeterol?
Prevention of bronchospasm and treatment of nocturnal asthma symptoms;
Tachycardia, arrhythymias and sensitivity to drug ingredients
What are the side effects of salmeterol?
Tachycardia, tremors, palpitations
What is the dosage and duration of salmeterol?
MDI 2 puffs BID
DPI 1 puff BID
12 hours
What is the generic name of Flovent?
Fluticasone propionate
What is the mode and route of Flovent?
Anti-inflammatory; MDI DPI
What are the indications and contraindications of Flovent?
Maintenance of asthma and COPD;
Hypersensitivity to drug ingredients
What are the side effects of Flovent?
Coughing, sneezing, headache
What is the dosage and duration of Flovent?
MDI 2 puffs 44/110/220microgram BID
DPI 1 puff 50/100/250microgram BID
12 hours
What is the generic name of advair?
Fluticasone propionate and salmeterol
What is the mode and route of advair?
Anti-inflammatory and B2 agonist; MDI DPI
What are the indications and contraindications of advair?
Management of asthma and airway inflammation;
Tachycardia, arrhythymias and hypersensitivity to drug ingredients
What are the side effects of advair?
Osteoporosis, bronchoconstriction and growth retardation
What is the dosage and duration of advair?
MDI and DPI 1 puff BID
100, 250, 500/50
12 hours
What is the generic name of mucomyst?
Acetylcysteine
What is the mode and route of mucomyst?
Sulfide bond breaker; SVN
What are the indications and contraindications of mucomyst?
Thick, retained mucoid or mucopurulent secretions;
Hypersensitivity to drug ingredients, status asthmaticus and increased ICP
What are the side effects of mucomyst?
Bronchospasm, nausea and rhinorrhea
What is the dosage and duration of mucomyst?
3-5ml 10% or 20% TID QID
None, works on contact
What is the generic name of pulmozyme?
Dornase Alfa
What is the mode and route of pulmozyme?
Proteolytic enzyme; SVN
What are the indications and contraindications of pulmozyme?
Management of CF;
Hypersensitivity to drug ingredients
What are the side effects of pulmozyme?
Cough, dyspnea and chest pain
What is the dosage and duration of pulmozyme?
2.5mg/ampoule daily
24 hours
What is the generic name of spiriva?
Tiotropium bromide
What is the mode and route of spiriva?
Blocks acetylcholine; DPI
What are the indications and contraindications of spiriva?
Maintenance of COPD;
Hypersensitivity to drug ingredients, allergy to peanuts or soybeans
What are the side effects of spiriva?
Dry mouth, dysphagia, dysphonia
What is the dosage and duration of spiriva?
1 puff 18 micrograms daily
24 hours
What is the trade name of budesonide?
Pulmicort respules
What is the mode and route of budesonide?
Anti-inflammatory; SVN
What are the indications and contraindications of budesonide?
Management of airway inflammation;
Hypersensitivity to drug ingredients
What is the dosage and duration of budesonide?
0.25 or 0.5mg/2ml daily or BID
12-24 hours
What are the side effects of budesonide?
Coughing, sneezing and headache
What is the generic name of xopenex?
Levalbuterol
What is the mode and route of xopenex?
B2 agonist; MDI SVN
What are the indications and contraindications of xopenex?
Relief of reversible airflow obstruction;
Tachycardia, arrhythymias and hypersensitivity to drug ingredients
What are the side effects of xopenex?
Tachycardia, tremors, palpitations
What is the dosage and duration of xopenex?
MDI 2-4 puffs q4-6h
SVN 0.31/0.63/1.25mg/3ml or 1.25mg/0.5ml TID
5-8 hours
What is the generic name of foradil?
Formoterol
What is the mode and route of foradil?
B2 agonist; DPI
What are the indications and contraindications of foradil?
Maintenance of bronchodilation, control of bronchospasm, treatment of nocturnal asthma symptoms;
Tachycardia, arrhythymias and hypersensitivity to drug ingredients
What are the side effects of foradil?
Tachycardia, tremors and palpitations
What is the dosage and duration of foradil?
12micrograms/puff BID
12 hours