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Drugs Affecting the Respiratory System Flashcards

1
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responsible for PROCESSING the O2 into the blood system and EXHALING CO2

A

respiratory system

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2
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2 major parts of the respiratory system

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upper and lower respiratory system

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3
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consists of the pharynx, tonsil, epiglottis, larynx, and trachea

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upper respiratory system

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4
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consists of the lungs, bronchial tubes, pleura, diaphragm, alveolus

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lower respiratory system

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5
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common respiratory disorders

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  1. asthma
  2. chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
  3. cystic fibrosis
  4. tuberculosis
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6
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asthma pertains to the __________________ narrowing and inflammation of the airway caused by _______________

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episodic narrowing and inflammation caused by stimuli

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7
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chronic bronchitis and emphysema

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COPD

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8
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thick secretion excreted into the lung

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cystic fibrosis

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9
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tuberculosis is an infection caused by ___________________________________

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Mycobacterium tuberculosis

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10
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T/F: COPD is irreversible and progressive while ASTHMA is reversible and episodic

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TRUE

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11
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use of controller drugs

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prevent asthma episodes

(CE –> control episode)

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12
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use of reliever drugs

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specifically for asthma attack

(RA –> relieve attack)

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13
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emphysema affects which part of the respiratory system?

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alveoli

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14
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T/F: We can give NSAIDs to asthmatic patients along with inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)

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FALSE (do not give NSAIDs)

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15
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Drugs used in asthma

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  1. bronchodilators
  2. anti-inflammatory agents
  3. leukotriene antagonist
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16
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drugs under bronchodilators

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  1. beta 2 agonist
  2. methylxanthines
  3. muscarinic antagonist
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17
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drugs under anti-inflammatory agents

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  1. release inhibitors
  2. antibodies
  3. steroids
18
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drugs under leukotriene antagonist

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  1. LOX inhibitor
  2. receptor inhibitor
19
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condition caused by inflammation of the airways or constrictions

20
Q

asthma treatment involves?

A
  1. dilation of airway
  2. reduction of inflammation
21
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T/F: Sympathomimetic agents cause bronchoconstriction

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FALSE: bronchodilation

22
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sympathomimetic agents are what type of agonist

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adrenoreceptor agonist

23
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sympathomimetic agents stimulate adenylyl cyclase (AC) causing ________________________

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increase in the formation of intracellular cAMP

24
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sympathomimetic agents binds to _____________________ stimulating cAMP in the smooth muscle –> relaxation and inhibit release of bronchoconstriction mediators from mast cells

A

beta-receptor

25
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enumerate the sympathomimetic agents

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  1. epinephrine
  2. ephedrine
  3. isoproterenol
  4. beta-selective drugs (SABA, LABA, U-LABA)
26
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enumerate the SABA drugs

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AlTeMePir: Albuterol, Terbutaline, Metaproterenol, Pirbuterol

27
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enumerate the LABA drugs

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ForSal: Formeterol (full agonist) and Salmeterol (partial agonist)

28
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enumerate the U-LABA drugs

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InOlVi: Indacaterol, Olodaterol, Vilanterol

29
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sympathomimetic agents are best delivered through what route?

A

inhalation

30
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Rapid-acting bronchodilator when injected SC or as inhaled as micro aerosol

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epinephrine

31
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epinephrine is a rapid-acting bronchodilator when injected _________________ or as
____________________

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subcutaneously or inhaled as micro aerosol

32
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epinephrine max bronchodilation is achieved ______________________ inhalation and last for _______________________

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15 minutes after ; last for 60-90 minutes

33
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stimulates alpha, B1, & B2 receptors

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epinephrine

34
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as epinephrine stimulates alpha, B1, & B2 receptors, it may cause?

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TAW: tachycardia, arrhythmia, worsening of angina pectoris

35
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epinephrine may also be used for treating ___________________, ______________, and ________________________

A

acute vasodilation, shock, and bronchospasm of anaphylactic shock

36
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compared to epinephrine, ephedrine has a ____________________ DOA

37
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has a more pronounced central activity and a much lower potency

38
Q

infrequently used in the management of asthma

39
Q

a sympathomimetic agent that is a potential nonselective B1 & B2 bronchodilator

A

isoproterenol

40
Q

rarely used for asthma

A

isoproterenol

41
Q

isoproterenol _______________________ causes bronchodilation within ___________________

A

80-120 mcg; 5 minutes

42
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DOA of isoproterenol

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60-90 minutes

PHA6126 Pharmacology 2 Lecture (10 decks)

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