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Quiz 7 Flashcards

1
Q

Theophylline
What is it
MOA
Administration

A

Xanthines
CNS stimulation to cause bronchodilation
Orally for maintenance

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2
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Common side effects of theophylline

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Dizziness, headache, irritability, nervousness, tachycardia, palpitations, dysrhythmias

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3
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Beclomethasone side effects

A

Headache. Dry mouth, throat irritation, hoarseness, thrush

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4
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Pathophysiology of asthma

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Inflammation and constriction of the smooth muscle of the bronchioles

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5
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MOA of albuterol
Use
Timing
Administration

A

Bronchodilation
Asthma, acute bronchospasm
Rapid onset of action
Take as prescribed-MDI

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6
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What is albuterol

A

Selective Beta 2 adrenergic
Bronchodilator

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7
Q

Common side effects of albuterol

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Headache, rhinitis, excitability, tremors, palpitations, tachycardia
bronchospasm

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8
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What causes bronchospasm

A

Taking too much medicine (cause breathing to be worse)

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9
Q

Ipratropium (Atrovent)
What is it
Use
Administration

A

Anticholinergic
Maintenance.
Take every day for prevention

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10
Q

Common side effects of ipratropium

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Dry mouth, GI upset

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11
Q

Food interactions of theophylline

A

caffeine

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12
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Prednisone
MOA
Administration

A

Anti-inflammatory effect
MDI inhaler, tablet, IV

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13
Q

Beclomethasone/prednisone tapering?

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oral or IV

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14
Q

Montelukast (singulair)
MOA
Use

A

Anti-inflammatory effect: inhibit inflammatory process and decrease bronchoconstriction
Only taken for bronchoconstriction

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15
Q

Montelukast (singulair)
What is it

A

Leukotriene receptor antagonists

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16
Q

Montelukast (singulair)
Administration, why?

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Taken daily at night
Gives 24 hour protection from bronchoconstriction

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17
Q

Pseudoephedrine administration

A

Nasal spray, tablets, liquids

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18
Q

What is nasal congestion

A

Excessive nasal secretions
Inflamed and swollen nasal mucosaWha

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19
Q

What physically causes congestion symptoms?

A

Vasodilation, increase blood flow

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20
Q

Pseudoephedrine
MOA

A

Alpha 1-adrenergic agonists: vasoconstrictors

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21
Q

Pseudoephedrine side effects

A

hypertension

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22
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What is Rebound nasal congestion
What do you do if you get it?

A

rebound vasodilation instead of vasoconstriction
Stop until you get over congestion

23
Q

Interactions of nasal decongestants

A

Caffeine
MAOIs
Beta blockers

24
Q

Dextromethorphan
MOA

A

Suppress the cough reflex center in the medulla

25
Q

Dextromethorphan types

A

Opioid: codeine
Nonopioid: benzonatate

26
Q

Guaifenesin
MOA

A

Loosen brochial secretions

27
Q

Acetylcysteine
MOA
Emergency situation

A

Liquifies and loosens thick mucus secretions
For cystic fibrosis

28
Q

Is there ever a time we wouldn’t want to suppress a cough

A

penumonia

29
Q

MOA antihistamine

A

block histamine receptors

30
Q

First-generations H1 antagonist
Protoype
side effects

A

Dipenhydramine
Drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention

31
Q

Second-generation H1 antagonist
Prototype
MOA
Side effects

A

Cetrizine
Acts peripherally rather than centrally
Doesn’t cause drowsiness
< anticholinergic symptoms

32
Q

Third generation H1 antagonist
Prototype
MOA
Side effects

A

Fexofenadine
Acts peripherally rather than centrally
Doesn’t cause drowsiness
< anticholinergic symptoms

33
Q

Histamine causes

A

Gastric acid secretion
Vasodilation
Bronchoconstriction
Itchiness

34
Q

Blood vessels with nasal congestion

A

dilation

35
Q

1st generation antihistamine; causes drowsiness

A

Benadryl

36
Q

Maintenance inhaler

A

atrovent

37
Q

Inflammation of nasal mucous membranes

A

Rhinitis

38
Q

CNS depressant in antitussive

A

opioids

39
Q

albuterol effect

A

Bronchodilatioin

40
Q

Inflammation of throat

A

pharyngitis

41
Q

Anti-inflammatory effect

A

prednisone

42
Q

Alpha 1 vaso_____

A

constrict

43
Q

Diagnosis where suppressing cough may not be wise

A

pneumonia

44
Q

Decreases medication coating mouth

A

spacer

45
Q

Alpha 1 adrenergic agonist nasal congestent

A

sudafed

46
Q

Antihistamine that doesn’t cause drowsiness

A

Allegra

47
Q

BP side effect for nasal congestants

A

increase

48
Q

Loosens bronchial secretions

A

Expectorants

49
Q

Loosens thick mucous membranes

A

Mucolytics

50
Q

Take at night

A

Singulair

51
Q

Suppresses cough reflex

A

Antitussive

52
Q

Rescue inhaler

A

Albuterol

53
Q

Drink that interacts with decongestant

A

Caffeine

Pharmacology (10 decks)

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