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Oxygenation Flashcards

1
Q

How long between puffs

A

Bronchodilator: 1 min
Glucocorticoid: 5 min

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2
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An inhaler with a spacer delivers [more or less] drug to the lungs

A

more

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3
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Categories of bronchodilators

A
  • Beta2 Agonists
  • ## Anticholinergics
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4
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Beta2 Adrenergic Agonists ending

A

-terol

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5
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Fastest acting bronchodilators

A

sympathomimetics: beta2 adrenergic agonists

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6
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SABA prototype and when used

A

albuterol (Proventil HFA) used for asthma attack with immediate onset

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7
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LABA prototype and when used

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Salmeterol (Servent Diskus) never used as monotherapy, on a fixed schedule, used for prevention

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8
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SE of Beta2 Adrenergic Agonists

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tachycardia, tremors, palpitations, angina, tolerance (typically not SE with occasional use)

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9
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Anticholinergics mechanism of action

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blocking parasympathetic nervous system

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10
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Anticholinergic prototype

A

Ipratropium (atrovent)

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SE of anticholinergics like Ipratropium (Atrovent)

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dry mouth, irritation of pharynx

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12
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Contraindications for anticholinergics like Ipratropium (Atrovent)

A

peanut allergy, glaucoma

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13
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Theophylline drug class

A

Methyxanthines

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14
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Are methylxanthines like theophylline used in standard therapy?

A

Nope, it’s a hard drug to take and there are better options.

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15
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Anti-inflammatory drug categories (respiratory)

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  • glucocorticoids
  • leukotriene modifiers
  • mast cell stabilizers
  • monoclonal antibodies
  • phosphodiesterase inhibitors
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16
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glucocorticoid prototype

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Beclomethasone (QVAR, Beclovent, Beconase, Vancenase, Vanceril)

17
Q

Inhaled glucocorticoids SE

A

adrenal suppression, candidiasis, dyphonia

18
Q

Managing candidiasis in inhaled glucocorticoids

A

take it last, rinse mouth

19
Q

Oral/IV options for glucocorticoids

A

Solumedrol (IV) and prednisone (oral) used for acute bronchoconstriction, but not a rescue!

20
Q

Leukotriene modifiers

A

Montelukast (Singulair)

21
Q

Leukotriene (montelukast-singulair) teaching points

A

prevention, not effective for acute attacks, PO daily, neuropsych effects (depression/suicide)

22
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Mast cell stabilizer prototype

A

cromolyn (intal)

23
Q

Monoclonal antibody prototype

A

Omalizumab (Xolair) for severe, persistent, allergic asthma not controlled by high dose steroids

24
Q

Omalizumab (Xolair) SE

A

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

25
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Omalizumab (Xolair) route

A

subcut

26
Q

Phosphodiasterase type 4 (PDE4) Inhibitor

A

Roflumilast

27
Q

PDE4 mechanism of action

A

blocks PDE4 enzyme that breaks down cAMP resulting in decreased release of inflammatory mediators

28
Q

1st gen antihistamine

A

diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

sedation, anticholinergic

29
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2nd gen antihistamine

A

loratadine (clairitin)

30
Q

intranasal glucocorticoids

A

flonase SE usualy in nasal passages. keep spray off septum and throat

31
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sympathomimetic decongestants

A

alpha 1 agonist: pseudoephedrine (Sudafed)

32
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Contraindications/SE of sympathomimetics

A

Cardiac patients. SE HTN, insomnia

33
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Intranasal sympathomimetics

A

Oxymetazoline (Afrin)

34
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Teaching for Afrin (oxymetazoline)

A

rebound congestion risk if used longer than 3-5 days. Can stop cold turkey, one nostril, or tapering in intranasal glucocorticoids

35
Q

Opoid antitussive

A

codeine

36
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Nonopoid antitussive

A

dextromethorphan (Robitussin) but can give euphoria if used in high doses

37
Q

Is stopping a cough always beneficial?

A

No. Getting the junk out is a good thing. Reserve for sleep or if interrupting daily life.

38
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Expectorants

A

stimulate flow of secretions: guaifenesin (Mucinex)

39
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Mucolytics

A

make mucus more watery and cough more productive: acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) or hypertonic saline

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