Exam 2 Respiratory Drugs Flashcards

1
Q

What drug to prescribe for bacterial sinus infection?

A

amoxicillin-clavulanate

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2
Q

What drug to prescribe for bacterial sinus infection if allergic to penicillin (2 options)?

A

levofloxacin OR

clindamycin

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3
Q

What drug to recommend if patient has sinusitis or allergic rhinitis?

A

Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)

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4
Q

What nasal spray to recommend for seasonal/annual allergies (allergic rhinitis)?

A

beclomethasone (Qnasl)

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5
Q

A patient that has asthma should NOT take what drug?

A

Aspirin (hypersensitivity)

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6
Q

What drug to use for an acute asthma attack in a dental office?

A

albuterol

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7
Q

What drug to prescribe in a patient that suffers from chronic bronchitis (to maintain their asthma and COPD)?

A

salmeterol with fluticasone

Salmon plays the flute

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8
Q

What to prescribe a patient that desires a long-term duration prevention of an asthma attack?

A

salmeterol

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9
Q

What drug to prescribe for chronic asthma/bronchitis/COPD when newer, better drugs are ineffective?

A

theophylline

theo feels like meth (methylxanthines)

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10
Q

What drug to prescribe to a patient for seasonal allergies (to inhibit synthesis of leukotrines)?

A

zileutron

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11
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What drug to prescribe to a patient for seasonal allergies (to block leukotrine receptors)?

A

zafirlukast

montelukast

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12
Q

Drug of choice for reducing asthma inflammation?

A

Nasacort

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13
Q

What drug to prescribe to a patient to prevent exercise-induced asthma and seasonal allergies?

A

cromolyn

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14
Q

Drugs of choice for emphysema?

A

ipratropium
aclidinium
tiotropium

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15
Q

What should a dentist NOT prescribe to a patient taking theophylline?

A

erythromycin OR ciprofloxacin

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16
Q

What drug to prescribe a patient that has Chronic Bronchitis to make their coughs productive?

A

guaifenesin (Mucinex, Robitussin)

17
Q

What drug to prescribe a patient that has Chronic Bronchitis and is most effective for a chronic nonproductive cough?

A

dextromethorphan (Robitussin Triaminic, Vicks 44, Delsym)

18
Q

What drug to used for patients with severe asthma exacerbations, COPD exacerbations?

A

Prednisone or similar like methylprednisolone, prednisolone