Pediatric Respiratory Meds

Question 1

What are short acting B2-Adrenergic agonists(short acting bronchodilators)?

Answer 1

• Cause bronchodilation; relax airway smooth muscle

* Given with metered dose inhaler with a spacer or by nebulizer, not orally

Question 2

What are the 2 short acting bronchodilators?

Answer 2

• albuterol (Alba)

* levalbuterol (Levitates)

Question 3

What are the side effects of short acting bronchodilators?

Answer 3

• jitteriness
• muscle cramps
• arrhythmias

Question 4

When are short acting bronchodilators indicated?

Answer 4

For the therapeutic management of acute symptoms and exacerbations of asthma

Question 5

How often are short acting bronchodilators used per day?

Answer 5

Q 6 hours or 4 times per day

Question 6

What are inhaled corticosteroids?

Answer 6

• Anti-inflammatory to reduce frequency/severity of exacerbations
• Given with metered dose inhaler with a spacer or by nebulizer

Question 7

What are the 2 inhaled corticosteroids?

Answer 7

• beclomethasone (Be)

* budesonide (Buddies)

Question 8

When are inhaled corticosteroids indicated?

Answer 8

For the prevention of asthma exacerbations

Question 9

What are long acting B2-Adrenergic agonists(long acting bronchodilator)?

Answer 9

•Cause bronchodilation; relax airway smooth muscle

Question 10

What are the 2 long acting bronchodilators?

Answer 10

• formoterol (Formula)

* salmeterol (Salmon)

Question 11

What are 2 considerations to keep in mind about long acting bronchodilators?

Answer 11

• Not used for acute exacerbations

* Only used as combined drug with corticosteroid

Question 12

What are leukotriene receptor antagonists?

Answer 12

Decreases inflammation by interfering with leukotrienes

Question 13

What are the 2 leukotriene receptor antagonists

Answer 13

• montelukast (Monte)

* zarfirlukast (Zarfir)