Exam 3 Shaw

Question 1

common action of drug to relieve ashma?

Answer 1

B2 agonist to relieve bronchoconstriction

Question 2

theophylline

Answer 2

acts on phosphodiesterase (PDE) to stop cAMP… causes relaxation
ANTICHOLINERGIC

Question 3

know what two beta adrenergic receptor agonists bronchodilators?

Answer 3

epinephrine

ephedrine (class 5)

Question 4

Short acting B2 agonists (SABA)

=for acute, emergency

Answer 4

albuterol (TAL)
terbutaline
levabuterol

Question 5

Long acting B2 agonist (LABA)

=NOT for acute asthma

Answer 5

Salmeterol (spells FIS not PIS)
formoterol
indacaterol

Question 6

black box for SABA or LABA?
also for?

*SABA and LABA are both

Answer 6

LABA
also for omalizumab (Xolair)

*both selective B2 receptor agonist bronchodilators

Question 7

anti-inflammatory phase 2 drug

Answer 7

cromolyn -desensitizes mast cells, not anti-inflam itself

Question 8

best anti-inflam drugs we have?

Answer 8

corticosteroids

Question 9

H1 are ineffective for? but good for?

Answer 9

Bad for asthma, good for allergic rhinitis

Question 10

Cough suppressants?

Answer 10

1) Dextromethorphan (Benlin DM) most effective
2) honey
3) Dihenhydramine (Benadryl) - potent H1 antihistamine

Question 11

Expectorant to know?

Answer 11

Guaifensin (Mucinex) - booger commericals

Question 12

what are nasal decongestants?

Answer 12

alpha 1 agonists

Question 13

aerosol delivery probs?

Answer 13

90% is swallowed and can create systemic probs