oxygenation Flashcards
respiratory meds are broken down into which 2 categories? (MOA)
bronchodilators + anti-inflammatory
what kind of drugs are beta 2 adrenergic agonists?
sympathomimetics (emergency drugs!!)
Beta 2 adrenergic agonists end in what?
“____terol”
what is the drug of choice for bronchoconstriction/asthma attack?
SABA (short acting) - think, emergency, so has to work quickly!!
ALBUTEROL
what are the 2 subcategories of beta 2 adrenergic agonists? which of those is considered a “rescue med?” and which is a “maintenance med?”
LABA (long acting) + SABA (short acting)
- SABA is rescue med - emergency drug!!*
- LABA is maintenance med, for prevention*
what is the prototype for SABA?
albuTEROL
onset of albuterol
IMMEDIATE (think: it’s a SHORT ACTING beta adrenergic agonist)
what is the prototype for LABA?
salmeTEROL
which drug within the bronchodilators is NEVER to be used as monotherapy due to increased risk of death?
salmeterol (usually combined with glucocorticoid)
possible SE of beta 2 adrenergic agonists in HIGH DOSES
tachycardia, palpitations, tremors, angina
describe proper administration of MDI (ex: albuterol)
start to inhale –> activate inhaler –> hold breath 10 seconds –> wait 1 MINUTE before next inhalation
what is the MOA of anticholinergics?
blocking the PNS
anticholinergics are CONTRAINDICATED in patients with which condition? also, which allergy?
glaucoma (can increase IOP) // peanut allergy
re: bronchodilators/oxygenation, what is the prototype for anticholinergics?
ipratropium
“you can’t Pee with ‘UM”
SE of ipratropium
dry mouth
what will you often see ipratropium ordered with? why?
ipratropium + albuterol
(works on PNS + works on SNS)
ADDITIVE
prototypes for methylxanthines (don’t really focus/worry about these) :)
theophylline (PO)
aminophylline (IV)
review: MOA of glucocorticoids (simple)
inhibit immune + inflammatory response
re: anti-inflammatory drugs/oxygenation, what is the prototype for glucocorticoids?
beclomethaSONE
how long can it take for beclomethasone to “kick in”/full effect?
1-4 weeks
…NOT a life-saving med! takes too long!
is a PREVENTION med
SE of beclomethasone
candidiasis
how can we combat the SE of candidiasis with beclomethasone?
use this inhaler LAST + rinse/spit
name of oral and IV glucocorticoid for acute bronchoconstriction, COPD
prednisone (PO)
solumedrol (IV) - methylprednisolone