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Exam 2 Lower Respiratory Stuff Flashcards

1
Q

What do beta 2 adrenergic agonists like albuterol do?

A

relax smooth muscles
broncho dilation
vasodilation

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What are beta 2 adrenergic agonists like albuterol used for?

A

asthma and COPD

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3
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What should you avoid while using beta 2 adregenrgic agonists like albuterol?

A

caffeine

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4
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What symptoms do you monitor for with beta 2 adrenergic agonists like albuterol?

albuterol amps you up

A

tremors
anxiety
tachyardia
angina

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5
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What is the onset for beta 2 adrenergic agonists like albuterol?

A

5-15 minutes

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What are methylxanthines like theophylline used to treat?

A

COPD
asthma
emphysema

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7
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What therapeutic effect do methylxanthines like theophylline cause?

A

bronchodilation

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8
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What are side effects of methylxanthines like theophylline?

A

GI complications
seizures
dyrhythmias

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9
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Can you crush or chew methylxanthines like theophylline?

A

NO

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10
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What do anticholingerics like ipratropium do?

A

block action of acetylcholine
relaxes smooth muscles

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What are anticholingerics like ipratropium used to treat?

A

asthma
COPD
chronic bronchitis

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What are side effects of anticholinergics like ipratropium?

A

dry mouth and nasal area
cough
hoarseness
angioedema

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What are contraindications for anticholingerics like ipratropium?

Hint: a common allergy

A

peanut allergy

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14
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What are cautions for anticholingerics like ipratropium?

and contraindications for

A

patients with narrow angle glaucoma
elderly people
avoid caffeine

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15
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What do antileukotrienes like montelukast used to treat?

A

asthma
exercise enduced asthma

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16
Q

What are adverse effects of antileukotrienes?

Hint: think mental

A

depression
suicidal ideation
liver damage

17
Q

T or F, antileukotrienes can be used in children?

A

true

18
Q

What is the best time to take po tabs for antileukotrienes?

A

bedtime

19
Q

What does beclomethasone do?

A

prevent inflammation
suppress airway mucus production

20
Q

What do you monitor for with beclomethasone?

What conditions?

A

hyperglycemia
hypokalemia
bone loss
GI ulcerations

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