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E3: respiratory Flashcards

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Albuterol (Ventolin) class

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short acting beta 2- adrenergic agonist (SABA)

bronchodilator

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Albuterol (Ventolin) action

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relaxes smooth muscle in airway (dilates bronchioles)

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Albuterol (Ventolin) use

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rescue therapy:

treat asthma attack or immediate prevention (workout)

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Albuterol (Ventolin) SE

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adrenaline type side effects (ie tachy)

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use Albuterol (Ventolin) cautiously in

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cardiovascular disease
diabetes
hyperthyroidism

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Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus) class

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LONG acting beta 2- adrenergic agonist

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Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus) use

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used as a controller med

works for 12 hours

no longer firstline therapy

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risk with Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus)

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increased chances of death compared to other controller meds

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SE of Salmeterol (Serevent Diskus)

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adrenaline type side effects

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Beclomethasone Dipropionate (QVAR) class

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inhaled corticosteroid

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Beclomethasone Dipropionate (QVAR)use

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firstline preventative/controller med

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Beclomethasone Dipropionate (QVAR) action

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antiinflammatory on lining of bronchioles

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when to take Beclomethasone Dipropionate (QVAR)

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taken daily as controller med

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what to do after taking Beclomethasone Dipropionate (QVAR)

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rinse mouth after use to avoid thrush

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Beclomethasone Dipropionate (QVAR) not for

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status asthmaticus

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Montelukast (Singulair) class

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oral antiinflammatory

leukotriene modifier

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Montelukast (Singulair) action

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prevent effect of leukotrienes suppressing inflammation and mucus production

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Montelukast (Singulair) use

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prevention of asthma and seasonal allergy

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SE of Montelukast (Singulair)

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  • HA
  • Gi disturbance
  • liver enzyme elevation
  • suicidal thoughts
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Montelukast (Singulair) interactions

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interacts with theophylline

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Ipratropium (Atrovent) class

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inhaled anticholinergic

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Ipratropium (Atrovent) action

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blocks accetylcholine from binding to the ACh receptors of bronchi

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Ipratropium (Atrovent) causes

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bronchodilator and decreases mucus production

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Ipratropium (Atrovent) can be used how

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as an adjunct to rescue or as controller

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SE of Ipratropium (Atrovent)

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  • dry mouth
  • irritation
  • pharynx
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Ipratropium (Atrovent) is contraindicated in

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  • BPH
  • narrow angle glaucoma
  • peanut allergy
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Theophylline (Theo-24) class

A

methylxanthine

oral bronchodilator

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Theophylline (Theo-24) MOA

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unclear

likely blocks adenosine receptors

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Theophylline (Theo-24) use

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asthma maintenance therapy (controller med)

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Theophylline (Theo-24) has what

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a narrow therapeutic index that may need serum monitoring

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Theophylline (Theo-24) interacts

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with many meds

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Theophylline (Theo-24) contraindications

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  • CV disease
  • seizure disorder
  • PUD
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Cromolyn (NasalCrom) class

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mast cell stabilizer

inhaled antiinflammatory (nasalcrom intranasal)

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Cromolyn (NasalCrom) action

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inhibits histamine release by stablizing mast cells

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Cromolyn (NasalCrom) use

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asthma prevention and seasonal allergies

36
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safest asthma med

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Cromolyn (NasalCrom)

few side effects

37
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only side effect of Cromolyn (NasalCrom)

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throat irritation

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Cromolyn (NasalCrom) contraindication

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dysrhythmias

39
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Epinephrine class

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adrenaline

alpha 1, beta 1 and 2 adrenergic

40
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Epinephrine action

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dilates bronchioles, increases BP and HR

41
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best and recommended med for anaphylaxis

A

Epinephrine

42
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Epinephrine is also used in

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cardiac arrest

43
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Epinephrine interacts with which med

A

beta blockers

44
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dosing preferred for anaphylaxis with Epinephrine

A

IM

45
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SE of Epinephrine

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think adrenaline

46
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EPIPEN

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carry with you at all times

use once known exposure to anaphylactic allergen or earliest symptoms of anaphylaxis

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) class

A

1st gen H1 receptor antagonist

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) crosses the

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BBB, CNS and peripheral effects

49
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) has some

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anticholinergic effects which causes sedatation which is a very common SE

50
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) use

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allergy

51
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dosing for Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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requires multiple doses for all day coverage

52
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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) will not do what

A

will not knock out histamine that is already in receptor

53
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Loratadine (Claritin) class

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2nd Generation H1 Receptor Antagonist

54
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Loratadine (Claritin) working site

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only works peripherally (doestn cross the BBB)

55
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Loratadine (Claritin) doesnt have this side effect

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non sedating (but it is for some)

56
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Loratadine (Claritin) dosing

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once daily dosing for allergy prevention- increases compliance

57
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Loratadine (Claritin) doesnt do what

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knock out histamine that is already in receptor

58
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Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) class

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alpha adrenergic

decongestant and vasoconstrictor

59
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Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) action

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vasoconstricts vessels in nasal passages, reducing mucus production

60
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Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) dosing

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oral or intranasal for runny nose

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Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) side effect

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intranasal can cause rebound nasal congestion upon DC

62
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Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) contraindication

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  • cv disease

- children

63
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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) class

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mucolytic

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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) action

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reacts directly with mucus to make it more wattery

65
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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) admin

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inhaled with nebulizer

66
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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) used for

A

cystic fibrosis

COPD

67
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CI for Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

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  • respiratory insufficiency
  • asthma
  • hx of bronchospasm
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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) SE

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aspiration and bronchospasm

69
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smells like rotten eggs

A

Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

70
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Guaifenesin (Mucinex) class

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expectorant

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Guaifenesin (Mucinex) used for

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relief of productive cough

72
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Guaifenesin (Mucinex) action

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helps loosen, thin and remove mucus

73
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Guaifenesin (Mucinex) admin with

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drink water/push fluids to aid in thinning process

74
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use caution with Guaifenesin (Mucinex) in

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  • older adults
  • those with asthma
  • respiratory disease
75
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Dextromethorphan (Delsym) class

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antitussive

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Dextromethorphan (Delsym) action

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suppress the cough reflex by direct action on the cough center in the medulla

77
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Dextromethorphan (Delsym) used to

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suppress non productive cough

during times when cough is dangerous

78
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Dextromethorphan (Delsym) SE

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  • dizziness
  • drowsiness
  • nausea
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ci for Dextromethorphan (Delsym)

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  • resp depression

- kids under age 4-6

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