Pulmonary pharmacotherapy Flashcards
1
Q
what are the types of medication delivery
A
MDI DPI nebulization Oral intravenous
2
Q
What are the 3 components of inhalers
A
inertial impaction - back of throat
gravitational sedimentation - settle in alveoli
diffusion
3
Q
How to use MDI
A
delivers 10-30% of drug to lungs use spacer or hold 1-2 inches away from mouth use slow inhalation of 3-5 secs hold breath for 10 seconds wait minute between puffs
4
Q
How to use DPI
A
delivers 10-20% of drug to airways
load pill in handler
crush pill
put in mouth and fast inhale
5
Q
What products can be nebulized
A
albuterol
levalbuterol
budesonide
ipratropium
6
Q
What indicates poor asthma control
A
pt awakens at night with symptoms
urgent care visits
increased need for albuterol
