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NUR 203 Pharm II > Drugs for Asthma & Other Pulmonary Disorders > Flashcards

Drugs for Asthma & Other Pulmonary Disorders Flashcards

1
Q

What systems are involved in respiration?

A

musculoskeletal
cardiovascular
nervous system

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2
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What muscles are involved with respiration?

A

supraclavicular
intercostal
diaphragm

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3
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What role does cardiovascular system play in respiration?

A

perfusion; transportation of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

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4
Q

What parts of the nervous system are involved in respiration?

A

medulla oblongata
CNX in PNS
SNS

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5
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What does the medulla oblongata do for respiration?

A

Chemoreceptor monitors blood pH to control RR

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6
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What does the SNS do to respiration?

A

Increase RR and breathing depth

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7
Q

What is ventilation?

A

breathing

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8
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What is perfusion?

A

blood flow

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9
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What normally drives RR?

A

CO2 levels in blood

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10
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What is decreased and increased in obstructive diseases?

A

Exhalation decreases
CO2 level in blood increases
Body’s pH decreases (acidotic)

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11
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What are the types of obstructive diseases?

A

emphysema
chronic bronchitis

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12
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Patients with emphysema often have cyanosis. T or F

A

False

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13
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What happens to CO2 in emphysema patients?

A

CO2 is retained

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14
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What are common breathing-related s/s of emphysema?

A

(exertional) dyspnea
increased expiratory time
Using accessory muscles to breathe

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15
Q

What are common assessment findings (observations) in patients with emphysema?

A

Barrel chest
Ineffective cough
Speaking in short, jerky sentences
Wheezing

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16
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What do patients with emphysema typically look like?

A

Thin

17
Q

What are the causes of emphysema?

A

Smoking (first/second hand)
Air pollution
Genetic condition

18
Q

What type of sound is expected when percussing the lungs of a patient with emphysema?

A

hyper resonance

19
Q

What are the risk factors for emphysema?

A

Long-term smoking or air pollution
Age
Genetics

20
Q

What breathing techniques should you teach patients with emphysema?

A

pursed lip breathing
tripod position

21
Q

What mood and affect do patients with emphysema often exhibit?

A

anxiety

22
Q

What do LABAs do?

A

Dialate bronchioles slowly, with minimal anti-inflammatory effects

23
Q

What are SABAs?

A

Short-acting beta-agonists

24
Q

What do SABAs do?

A

dilate bronchioles quickly

25
Q

What are LABAs?

A

Long-acting beta-agonists

26
Q

When should SABAs be used?

A

During an acute asthma attack
Used as a rescue medication

27
Q

Which lung is at greater risk for aspiration

A

Right lung

NUR 203 Pharm II (12 decks)

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