FF Drogas: Beta 2 Agonists + Random Other Drogas

Question 1

Function of Beta-2 Agonists?

Answer 1

Dilation of Bronchioles, assisting the SNS

Question 2

Side effects of Beta-2 Agonists?

Answer 2

• Tremors
• Palpitations
• Dry Mouth

Question 3

Short Acting Beta-2 Agonists?

Answer 3

• Salbutamol
• Albuterol (ventolin)

Question 4

Long Acting Beta-2 Agonists?

Answer 4

• Salmeterol
• Formoterol

Question 5

Conditions in which Bronchodilator Drugs are used?

Answer 5

• COPD
• Asthma

Question 6

What condition is Levodopa used for?

Answer 6

Parkinsons

Question 7

What condition is Corticosteroids (prednisone) used for?

Answer 7

Autoimmune Conditions

Question 8

Risks of Prolonged Corticosteroid use?

Answer 8

• Poor Wound Healing
• AVN
• Infection Risk
• _Osteoporosis+

Question 9

What condition is Phenytoin used for?

Answer 9

Seizures, has a sedation affect

Question 10

What condition is Lipitor/Zocor (STATINS) used for?

Answer 10

High Cholesterol

Question 11

Drug for Cancer?

Answer 11

Methotrexate

• also can treat RA and other autoimmune conditions

Question 12

Safe drugs to use for pregnancy? Pain and HTN

Answer 12

Pain: Tylenol; acetylcholine
HTN: Methyldopa (also in cases of preeclampsia)