Pharmacology!!! Flashcards
What classification are fast acting bronchodilators?
beta 2 agonist
What are the bronchodilators used to treat?
BRONCHOCONSTRICTION~
- asthma, COPD, emphysema
Is Ventolin a controller or releiver?
RELEIVER!!! relieves the symptoms!
What are the 2 routes of ventolin adminsteration?
MDI and NB
What are indications of using the MDI route for Ventolin?
cooperative pt
should be used with spacers
What is contraindicated for NB route of ventolin?
FEVER!!!!
requires o2
What are long acting bronchodilators…. controllers or releivers?
CONTROLLERS!!!
not used in emergent situations
What are long acting bronchodilators…. controllers or releivers?
CONTROLLERS!!!
not used in emergent situations
What are some of the long lasting bronchdilators called?
anticholingerics
cotricsteroids (-one)
diuretics (-ide)
sympathomimetics (epi)
What colour puffer are the anti inflammatory ones?
red
What colour puffer are the long acting bronchdilators?
GREEN
What colour puffer are a combo of medications? (Inhaled steroids and long acting Bronchodilators agonist )
purple!!!!
