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Monica - Week 10 - Exam 3 Flashcards

1
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what is asthma?

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chronic disorder of airway; bronchi/bronchioles become narrowed

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what are the characteristics of asthma?

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inflammation, swelling, and mucus production; bronchospasm (acute narrowing)

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what are the 5 asthma triggers?

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o allergens (dust, grass)
o air pollutants (perfume, smoke, exhaust)
o respiratory infections (exacerbate asthma → airway narrowing)
o GERD (exacerbate → weak lower esophageal sphincter → aspirate into bronchioles)
o exercise (loss of heat/H2O, cold/dry air)

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characteristics of an asthmatic airway.

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relaxed smooth muscles; wall inflamed and thickened

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characteristics of an asthmatic airway during attack

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tightened smooth muscles, air trapped in alveoli, and wall inflamed and thickened

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6
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where are beta-1 receptors located?

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the heart

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what occurs when beta-1 receptors are activated?

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↑ contractility, ↑ HR, ↑ conduction

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where are beta-2 receptors located?

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kidneys, vascular and non-vascular smooth muscle

***beta-2 blockers affect the lungs

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what occurs when beta-2 are activated?

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vasodilation

***beta-2 blockers affect the lungs

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T/F beta-1 blockers may affect beta-2 receptors

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TRUE

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what do selective beta-2 adrenergics do?

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  • stimulates beta-2 receptors → bronchodilation
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what are the two selective beta-2 adrenergic drugs?

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albuterol and salmeterol diskus

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what are two characteristics of albuterol?

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  • short acting drug

- “rescue medication”

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how does albuterol work?

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  • facilitates mucus drainage

- inhibits release of inflammatory chemicals

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how long does albuterol work?

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2 - 6 hrs

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what are the AEs of albuterol?

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nervousness, palpitations, and tremors

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T/F: albuterol is the drug of choice in acute bronchospasm

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TRUE

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18
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salmeterol is a ____ acting drug

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long - not used for acute episodes

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how long does salmeterol work?

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up to 12 hrs

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what is the indication for salmeterol diskus?

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asthma prophylaxis and long-term therapy for COPD

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what do leukotriene receptor antagonists do?

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  • leukotrienes released w/ exposure to allergens

- brochoconstriction, airway edema

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what are leukotrienes?

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inflammatory chemicals that cause the airway to tighten

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what is the leukotriene receptor antagonist drug?

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montelukast

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how does montelukast work?

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  • bind to leukotriene receptors
  • vasodilate airway muscles
  • ↓ airway edema
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what are the indications for montelukast?

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  • prevention and tx of chronic asthma

- prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction

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what ware 5 ways to reduce or avoid triggers that can cause symptoms of attacks?

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  • Keep windows closed during pollen season
  • Clean home environment
  • Reduce pet dander
  • Cover nose and mouth in cold environments
  • Control heartburn and GERD w/ meds
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what are the two different types of medications used to manage attacks and when are they used?

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  • short term: acute attacks

- long term: management

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how is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) described?

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  • persistent airflow limitation - chronic bronchitis and emphysema
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29
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what are the 2 characteristics of chronic bronchitis?

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  • cough and sputum production

- occurs for at least 3 mo. in a 2 year period

30
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what are 3 characteristics of emphysema?

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  • chronic inflammation
  • loss of elasticity of bronchioles and damage to alveoli
  • air trapping, ↓ perfusion, ↓gas exchange
31
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what are the risk factors for COPD, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis?

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  • exposure to cigarette smoke, fumes, dust, chemicals, air pollutants
32
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what are all the clinical manifestations of COPD? (10)

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  • chronic cough
  • sputum production
  • dyspnea
  • barrel-chest
  • wheezing
  • clubbed fingers
  • fatigue and weakness
  • activity intolerance
  • gas exchange abnormalities
  • ↑ susceptibility to infections
  • exacerbations
33
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health promotions and lifestyle modification to prevent tx of complications and maintain lung capacity

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  • Smoking cessation and avoidance of 2nd hand smoke
  • Breathing exercises (pursed lip breath)
  • Nutrition (takes energy, smaller, frequent meals, high caloric high protein intake; ↑ mucus ↓ taste)
  • Increase fluid intake (dehyrdation, liquid secretion)
  • Exercise (last in day before meals)
  • Prevention (flu /pneumonia shots)
  • Low level oxygen therapy (85 - 90% O2 sat)
34
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T/F: COPD pts are accustomed to CO2 drive so too much O2 may stop drive

35
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what do anticholinergics target and what do they do?

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  • acetylcholine receptors on bronchial tree

- acetylcholine binding → bronchial vasoconstriction

36
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what is the short acting anticholinergic?

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ipratropium inhaler

37
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when is ipratropium inhaler indicated?
what is it administered with?
how many times is it administered?

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o relieves and prevents bronchospasm of asthma/COPD
o administered w/albuterol (DuoNeb)
o up to 4 or more times per day

38
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what is the long acting anticholinergic?

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tiotropium dry powder inhaler (DPI)

39
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when is tiotropium dry powder inhaler used? and what is the indication?

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  • daily dosing

- maintenance/prophylaxis of bronchospasm w/COPD

40
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what are the 3 different inhaler corticosteroids?

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fluticasone dry powder inhaler (DPI) + fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) + fluticasone/vilanterol (Breo)

41
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what are the four characteristics of fluticasone dry powder inhaler (DPI) ?

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o anti-inflammatory o ↓ edema and mucus secretion o long-term management of asthma or COPD
o ↓ frequency and severity of asthma attacks

42
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what kind of combo are both fluticasone/salmeterol (Advair) + fluticasone/vilanterol (Breo)?

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combo corticosteroid and bronchodilator

43
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what are the AEs of corticosteroid inhalers?

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HA, hoarseness, hyperglycemia,

oral/esophageal candidiasis

44
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T/F it’s important to rinse mouth after use of corticosteroid inhalers?

45
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what are the names of the systemic corticosteroid drugs?

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methylprednisolone (IV → ST)

perdnisone (ST/LT)

46
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what is the indication for systemic corticosteroid?

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  • anti-inflammatory
  • short term tx for acute asthma and COPD
    exacerbations
47
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what does systemic corticosteroid do?

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↓ mucus production and edema (swelling/↓ airway constriction)

48
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for how long are systemic corticosteroids prescribed?

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  • prescribed for 5 to 7 days -tapering dose ↓ to prevent adrenal insufficiency
49
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what are the AE of systemic corticosteroids?

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hyperglycemia, euphoria, depression, HTN, ↓ wound

healing, ecchymoses, peptic ulceration

50
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what is the purpose for pulmonary function tests? (PFT)

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  • differentiate b/t obstructive diseases
  • disease progression, assess bronchodilator response
  • measure lung volumes and airflow
  • depends on age, weight, height, gender
51
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what do PFTs measure?

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  • total lung capacity
  • residual volume (air left after expiration)
  • forced vital capacity (amt air that can be quickly and forcefully exhaled before taking another breath)
52
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what are the 3 characteristics of acid-base balance?

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  • metabolic and respiratory processes maintain H+ levels
  • pH is a measure of acidity or alkalinity
  • imbalances are a sx of an underlying health problem
53
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what are the 3 mechanisms to regulate the acid-base balance?

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  • buffer system
  • respiratory system
  • renal system (metabolic system)
54
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how does the buffer system work?

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  • neutralizing strong acids to weaker

- primary buffers HCO3- and phosphate

55
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how does the respiratory response work?

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  • CO2 removed during exhalation
  • hypoventilation → retain CO2 → acidosis
  • hyperventilation → expel CO2 → alkalosis
56
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how does the renal (metabolic) response?

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  • acidosis → kidneys reabsorb HCO3- and secrete more H+

- alkalosis → kidneys excrete HCO3 and reduce H+ secretion

57
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what are the acidic pH levels?

58
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what are normal pH levels

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7.35 - 7.45; NORMAL: 7.4

59
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what are the alkaline pH levels?

60
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what are the acidic CO2 levels?

61
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what are the normal CO2 levels?

62
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what are the alkalotic CO2 levels?

63
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what are the acidic HCO3 levels?

64
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what are the normal HCO3 levels?

65
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what are the alkalotic HCO3 levels?

66
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T/F : ABGs will also show fully compensated, partially compensated or
uncompensated

67
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what are the possible causes of metabolic acidosis?

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DKA, Shock, Diarrhea, Salicylate OD, Renal failure , Sepsis

68
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what are the possible causes of metabolic alkalosis?

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Loss of gastric secretions
Overuse of antacids
K+-wasting diuretics

69
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what are the possible causes of respiratory acidosis?

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Hypoventilation r/t:
COPD Chest trauma Drug OD Airway obstruction
Neuromuscular disorder

70
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what are the possible causes of respiratory alkalosis?

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Hyperventilation r/t:
Anxiety
High altitude
Fever

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