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Pulmonary and Anaphylaxis Flashcards

1
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indication for pulmonary medications

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asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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why inhale medications?

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direct delivery of medication to site of action in the lungs and fewer systemic side effects

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3
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anaphylaxis agent

name

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epinephrine

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indication of epipen

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emergency treatment of acute anaphylaxis due to allergic reactions

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common adverse drug reactions for epipen

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anxiety, apprehension, headache, nausea, palpitations, pale complexion, restlessness, sweating and tremors

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rare but serious adverse drug reactions for epipen

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angina, cardiac dysthrhythmia, pulmonary edema, ventricular fibrillation

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7
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key counseling points for anaphylaxis agent

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  1. proper administration of autoinjector (IM injection)
  2. immediately seek emergency care after administration even if feeling better
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mechanism of action for anaphylaxis agent

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epinephrine binds to adrenergic receptors

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9
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if epinephrine binds to alpha adrenergic receptors

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vasoconstriction which leads to increased blood pressure

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if epinephrine binds to beta-1 adrenergic receptors

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increased heart rate and increased contractility which leads to increased cardiac output

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if epinephrine binds to beta-2 adrenergic receptors

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bronchodilation which leads to improved breathing

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major contraindications in anaphylaxis agent

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none in emergency situations

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13
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brand name of anaphylaxis agent

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EpiPen Autoinjectior

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14
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generic name of anaphylaxis agent

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epinephrine

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15
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generic name of leukotriene receptor antagonist

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montelukast

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16
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brand name of leukotriene receptor antagonist

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singulair

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17
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indication of montelukast

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asthma (maintenance)
exercise induced bronchospasm
allergic rhinitis

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mechanism of action for leukotriene receptor antagonist

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binds leukotriene receptors to inhibit their effect which results in bronchodilation

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major contraindications of leuktriene receptor antagonist

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hypersensitivity

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20
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black box warnings of leukotriene receptor antagonist

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behavior and mood effects (including suicide and suicidal thoughts)

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common adverse drug reactions for montelukast

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dizziness, headache, fatigue (well tolerated)

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rare adverse drug reactions for montleukast

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aggressive or altered behavior, suicidal thoughts, cholestatic hepatitis, allergic granulomatous angitis

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counseling points for leukotriene receptor antagonist

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not for quick relief
given at bedtime

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24
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short acting beta 2 agonists (SABAs) generic name

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albuterol

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short acting beta 2 agonists (SABAs) brand name

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proventil HFA
ventolin HFA
proair

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indication for SABAs

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acute symptom relief in asthma and COPD, prevention of exercise induced asthma (rescue med)

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MOA for SABAs

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stimulates beta 2 receptors in the airways, causes bronchial smooth muscle relaxation

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major contraindications for SABAs

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hypersensitivity

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common ADRs for SABAs

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tremor, nervousness/excitement, tachycardia, pharyngitis, rhinitis, upper respiratory tract infection

30
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serious ADRs for SABAs

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bronchospasm, pulmonary edema, atrial fibrillation

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counseling points for SABAs

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  1. if metered dose inhaler, shake well and prime
  2. follow up with prescriber if frequent use required
32
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other SABAs generic name

A

levalbuterol

33
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other SABAs brand name

A

xopenex

34
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Long acting antimuscarinic antagonist (LAMA) generic name

A

tiotropium

35
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long acting antimuscarinic antagonists (LAMA) brand name

A

spiriva

36
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indication for LAMAs

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maintenance medication for COPD and asthma

37
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MOA for LAMAs

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inhibition of M3 receptors at the bronchial smooth muscle, leading to bronchodilation

38
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major contraindications for LAMAs

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  1. hypersensitivity to drug
  2. hypersensitivity to milk protein (for spiriva handihaler ONLY - capsule contains lactose)
39
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common ADRs for LAMAs

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xerostomia (dry mouth), upper respiratory tract infection and pharyngitis (sore throat)

40
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serious ADRs for LAMAs

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worsening of bronchospasm and bowel obstruction

41
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counseling points for LAMAs

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  1. not for quick relief
  2. for handihaler, capsules are to be punctured and contents inhaled using device (DO NOT SWALLOW)
42
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inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) generic name

A

fluticasone

43
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inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) brand name

A

flovent
arnuity
armonair

44
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indication for ICS

A

asthma

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MOA for ICS

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reduction and prevention of airway inflammation

46
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major contraindications for ICS

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  1. hypersensitivity to drug
  2. hypersensitivity to milk protein (for dry powder inhalers ONLY)
  3. do not use for acute flare of asthma or status asthmaticus
47
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common ADRs for ICS

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pharyngeal candidiasis (oral thrush) and hoarseness

48
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serious ADRs for ICS

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pneumonia, glaucoma, cataracts. secondary hypocortisolism and osteoporosis

49
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counseling points for ICS

A

not for quick relief
rinse mouth after use

50
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other ICS generic name

A

budesonide

51
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other ICS brand name

A

pulmicort

52
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inhaled corticosteroids/long acting beta 2 agonist (ICS/LABA) generic name

A

fluticasone/salmeterol

53
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inhaled corticosteroids/long acting beta 2 agonist (ICS/LABA) brand name

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advair
airduo
wixela

54
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indication for ICS/LABA

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maintenance of asthma and COPD

55
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MOA for ICS/LABA

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ICS: anti-inflammatory
LABA: bronchodilation

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major contraindications for ICS/LABA

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  1. hypersensitivity to drug
  2. hypersensitivity to milk protein (for dry powder inhalers only)
  3. do not use for acute flares of asthma or status asthmaticus
  4. posaconazole co-admin can lead to increased steroid concentrations and increased systemic ADRs
57
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common ADRs for ICS/LABA

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headache, pharyngitis, pharyngeal candidiasis (oral thrush), hoarseness and upper respiratory tract infection

58
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serious ADRs for ICS/LABA

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atrial fibrillation, myocardial infarction, osteoporosis and bronchospasm

59
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counseling points for ICS/LABA

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not for quick relief except symbicort, rinse mouth after use

60
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other ICS/LABA generic name

A

budesonide/formoterol

61
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other ICS/LABA brand name

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symbicort

62
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short acting muscarinic antagonist/short acting beta 2 agonist (SAMA/SABA) generic name

A

ipratropium/albuterol

63
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short acting muscarinic antagonist/short acting beta 2 agonist (SAMA/SABA) brand name

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combivent

64
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indication for SAMA/SABA

A

quick relief of COPD (rescue)

65
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MOA for SAMA/SABA

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SAMA: Blocking cholinergic receptors decreases the production of cyclic guanosine monophosphate (cGMP). This decrease in the lung airways will lead to decreased contraction of the smooth muscles
SABA: stimulates beta 2 receptors in the airways, causes bronchial smooth muscle relaxation

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major contraindications for SAMA/SABA

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hypersensitivity to drug
hypersensitivity to atropine
soy/peanut allergy for OLD version

67
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common ADRs for SAMA/SABA

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bronchitis, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, nervousness, tremor and insomnia

68
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serious ADRs for SAMA/SABA

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pneumonia, angle closure glaucoma, worsening bronchospasm

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counseling points for SAMA/SABA

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for quick relief

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