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Exam One (PNS, OXYGENATION & TB) Flashcards

1
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what percent of drug reaches the lungs with MDI?

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10%

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2
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what percent of drug reaches the lungs with dry powder inhaler?

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20%

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3
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How much time between puffs of albuterol?

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1 minute between puffs

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4
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How much time between albuterol and glucocorticoid?

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5 minutes between puffs

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5
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Two classes of respiratory medications?

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Bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory

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6
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Three classes of bronchodilators

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  1. Beta-2 Agonists
  2. Anticholinergics
  3. Methylxanthines
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7
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Five classes of anti-inflammatory medications

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  1. Glucocorticoids
  2. Leukotriene modifiers
  3. Mast cell stabilizers
  4. Monoclonal Antibodies
  5. Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors
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MOA Beta-2 agonists

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act by relaxing bronchial smooth muscle –> bronchodilation

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9
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What is the drug of choice for bronchoconstriction

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Beta-2 agonists

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10
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Drug of choice for acute bronchoconstriction

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SABA

- Albuterol (Proventil HFA)

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11
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Albuterol =

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Proventil HFA

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12
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What is given during an asthma attack?

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Albuterol

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13
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what is LABA used for

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prevention and maintenance

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14
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Prototype for LABA

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Salmeterol (servent diskus)

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15
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Salmeterol =

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Servent diskus

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16
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Is LABA used alone?

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NO; increased risk of death so use with glucocorticoid

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17
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SE for beta-2 agonists (high doses)

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tachycardia, tremors, palpitations, angina

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18
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How to administer beta-2 agonists

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start to inhale, activate inhaler, hold the breath for 10 seconds, then wait 1 minute before second inhalation

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19
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MOA for anticholinergics

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blocks the parasympathetic nervous system –> bronchodilation

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20
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Prototype for anticholinergics

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Ipratropium (atrovent)

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21
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Ipratropium =

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atrovent

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22
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Onset for SABA
Peak
Q ?

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Onset = immediate
Peak = 30-60 min
Q 6H in hospital

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23
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Onset for anticholinergics
Peak
Lasts?

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Onset = 30 seconds
Peak = 3 minutes
Lasts = 6 hours
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24
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SE of anticholinergics

A

dry mouth, irritation of pharynx

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25
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Contraindications for anticholinergics

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peanut allergy and glaucoma (increase IOP)

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26
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Methylxanthines oral prototype

A

Theophylline (theodur)

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27
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Theophylline =

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theodur

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28
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Why are methylxanthines no longer standard therapy

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narrow margin of safety
- NO SMOKING!
Half life varies 2-15 hours
Drug-drug interactions

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29
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Methylxanthines IV prototype

A

Aminophylline (somophyllin)

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30
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Aminophylline =

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somophyllin

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31
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Aminophylline admin?

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SLOW iv admin

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32
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MOA of glucocorticoids

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suppress inflammation

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33
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Prototype of glucocorticoids

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Beclomethasone

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34
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Combination glucocorticoid therapy

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Adavir discus (fluticasone + salmetrol)
Symbicort (budesonide + formoterol)
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35
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Inhaled glucocorticoid therapy used for ___

A

prevention

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36
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how long for full effects of inhaled glucocorticoids

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1-4 weeks for full effects

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37
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SE of glucocorticoids

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adrenal suppression, candidiasis, dyphonia

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38
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how to prevent candidiasis with glucocorticoids

A

last med taken, rinse and spit

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39
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oral glucocorticoids given for ____

A

acute bronchoconstriction

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40
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oral glucocorticoid prototype

A

prednisone

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41
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iv glucocorticoid prototype

A

methylprednisone (solumedrol)

42
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how do you transition from oral to inhaled glucocorticoids?

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use both for a while, then off oral (if you just stop you’ll face adrenal suppression)

43
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what glucocorticoid is given for acute asthma that has been hospitalized

A

high dose solumedrol for several days

44
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MOA of leukotriene modifiers

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modifying the action of leukotrienes

45
Q

why are leukotrienes important

A

important in the inflammatory response resulting in edema, inflammation and bronchoconstriction

46
Q

prototype for leukotriene modifiers

A

montelukast (singular)

47
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montelukast =

A

singular

48
Q

how long for effects of montelukast

A

24 hours to see maximum effects

49
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SE of montelukast

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neuropsych effects (depression and suicidal ideation)

50
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MOA of mast cell stabilizers

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inhibits mast cells from releasing histamine and other chemical mediators of inflammation

51
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prototype of mast cell stabilizers

A

Cromolyn (intal)

52
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how do you admin mast cell stabilizers

A

nebulizer

53
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SE of mast cell stabilizers

A

cough and bronchospasm

- rebound bronchospasm if stopped abruptly

54
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Prototype of monoclonal antibodies

A

Omalizumab (Xolair)

55
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Omalizumab =

A

xolair

56
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MOA of monoclonal antibodies

A

binds to IgE in the body

57
Q

when do you use monoclonal antibodies

A

severe, persistent allergic asthma not controlled by high dose steroids

58
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administration of monoclonal antibodies

A

injected SQ Q2-4 weeks

59
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why are monoclonal antibodies difficult

A

$10,000/year

60
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SE of monoclonal antibodies

A

viral infections, URI, sinusitis, headache, injection site response

61
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serious SE of monoclonal antibodies

A

anaphylaxis

62
Q

aggravators of allergic asthma

A

pet dander and dust mite feces

63
Q

prototype for phosphodiesterase type 4 (PDE4) inhibitor

A

roflumilast

64
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MOA PDE4 inhibitor

A

blocks action of enzyme PDE4 that breaks down cAMP resulting in a decrease in release of inflammatory response

65
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indication for PDE4 inhibitor

A

severe COPD with chronic bronchitis

66
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common SE for PDE4 inhibitors

A

loss of appetite and weight loss

67
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serious SE for PDE4 inhibitors

A

psychiatric effect (anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation)

68
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two categories for allergic rhinitis

A

preventers and relievers

69
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3 preventers for allergic rhinitis

A
  1. Antihistamines
  2. Intranasal glucocorticoids
  3. mast cell stablizers
70
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relievers for allergic rhinitis

A

oral and nasal decongestants (sympathomimetics)

71
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antihistamine MOA

A

work to block the actions of histamine at the H1 receptor classified as 1st generation and 2nd generation

72
Q

methods for admin antihistamines

A

oral and intranasal

73
Q

Antihistamines more effective when taken ____

A

prophylactically

74
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prototype 1st generation antihistamine

A

diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

75
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SE of diphenhydramine

A

sedation, anticholinergic effects (dry mouth, trouble urinating, etc)

76
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prototype 2nd generation antihistamine

A

loratadine (Claritin)

77
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benefit of 2nd generation antihistamine

A

less sedation

78
Q

what is most effective for seasonal allergies

A

intranasal glucocorticoids

79
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SE for intranasal glucocorticoids

A

drying/burning sensation, epistaxis

80
Q

prototype for intranasal glucocorticoids

A

fluticasone (Flonase)

81
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fluticasone =

A

flonase

82
Q

Sympathomimetics/ Decongestants MOA

A

stimulate SNS to relieve congestion

alpha-1 agonist (vasoconstriction of nasal blood vessels)

83
Q

administration of decongestants

A

oral or intranasal routes

84
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SE of decongestants

A

HTN, CNS stimulation (insomnia)

85
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what type of patients should not receive decongestants

A

cardiac patients

86
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prototype of oral decongestants

A

pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)

87
Q

pseudoephedrine =

A

sudafed

88
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prototype of intranasal decongestants

A

oxymetazoline (afrin)

89
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oxymetazoline =

A

afrin

90
Q

what do you watch out for with intranasal decongestants

A

rebound congestion

91
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rebound congestion

A

prolonged use causes escalating congestion requiring more drug to get the same result

92
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how long should patients use intranasal decongestants

A

3-5 days

93
Q

how to stop intransal decongestants

A

nasal glucocorticoid for 2-6 weeks; starting 1 week before stopping intranasal decongestant

94
Q

Antitussives (two options?)

A

opioid and non-opioid

95
Q

opioid antitussive prototype

A

codeine

96
Q

non opioid antitussive prototype

A

dextomethorpan (robotussin)

97
Q

dextomethorpan =

A

robotussin

98
Q

what does an expectorant do

A

stimulate the flow of secretions

99
Q

prototype experctorant

A

guaifenesin

100
Q

what does a mucolytic do

A

makes mucus more water; and cough more productive

101
Q

prototype mucolytic

A

acetylcysteine (mucomyst)

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