quiz 5 drugs 2 Flashcards
What is the purpose of respiratory drugs?
dilate bronchi, increase or liquify secretions, decrease secretions, treat infection and inflammation, and decrease cough
What do brinchodilators do?
relax broncial smooth muscle, widening the airway making it easier to breathe
What is the class of albuterol?
Bronchodilator, Adrenergic Agonists, Beta 2 agonists
What is the action of albuterol
stimulates beta-2 receptors of the bronchi, leading to bronchodilation.
Beta-adrenergic agonists are prescribed for what?
management of asthma and acute bronchoconstriction
What is the side effect of albuterol?
tachycardia, tachypnea
What is another word for Adrenergic Agents?
Sympathomimetic
What is the action of Salmeterol?
Increases AMP levels which will relax bronchial smooth muscle and inhibition release of mediators of immediate hypersensity, esp. mast cells
What are the drugs I am responsible for?
albuterol, levalbuterol, bitolterol, Pirbuterol, and Salmeterol
What is the action of Pirbuterol?
causes bronchodilation by stimulating beta 2adremergic receptors. Increases ciliary motility and causes vasodilation
What does MDI stand for?
Metered dose inhaler
What is the difference between lbuterol and salmeterol?
Salmeterol is used only in combination, and is a long acting bronchodilator
