P18 - Respiratory Pharmacology Flashcards
1
Q
anti-tussives MOA
A
- suppresses medullary cough center
2
Q
anti-tussives side effects
A
- vomiting, depression
3
Q
anti-tussives drugs (4)
A
- codeine & hydrocodone
- butorphanol
- dextromethorphan
- lidocaine can be used
4
Q
anti-tussives used for
A
- severe non-productive cough
5
Q
modifying airway mucus consistency MOA
A
- breaks up mucus
- increases mucus gland evacuation and production
6
Q
modifying airway mucus consistency drugs (3)
A
- acetylcysteine
- bromhexine
- dembrexin
7
Q
home remedies work better than what drugs
A
- drugs that modify airway mucus consistency
8
Q
anticholinergics MOA
A
- parasympathetic system
9
Q
anticholinergics drugs (3)
A
- atropine
- butylscopolamine
- ipratropium bromide
10
Q
which anticholinergic is used for emergencies
A
- atropine
11
Q
sympathetic amines MOA
A
- sympathetic systems
12
Q
sympathetic amines side effects (3)
A
- arrhythmias
- agitation
- nervousness
13
Q
sympathetic amines drugs (5)
A
- adrenaline
- isoprenaline
- xanthine
- methylxanthine
- theophylline
14
Q
sympathetic amine used as an emergency bronchodilator
A
- isoprenaline
15
Q
B2-agonist MOA
A
- activation of adenylate cyclase
- enhances cAMP production
- activation of PKA
