RESP Flashcards
0
Q
Methemoglobinemia
A
IV Methylene Blue
1
Q
Hypoxemia
A
Acetazolamide
2
Q
Allergy
Other Uses (1st Gen)?
A
H1 Blockers (1st gen = usually -amine or -ate, 2nd gen = usually -adine)
Sleep aid + Motion sickness (1st Gen)
3
Q
Cough Suppression
Mech?
A
Dextromethorphan (Opioid Analgesic)
MECH: Antagonize NMDA Glutamate receptors
4
Q
Chronic Asthma
(Long-term treatment + prophylaxis)
2 Drug Classes?
A
-
1st Line = Corticosteroids: Beclomethasone + Fluticasone
(or any other anti-infl) - b2 Agonists: Salmeterol + Formoterol
4
Q
Acute Asthma Exacerbation
A
Albuterol
6
Q
Aspirin-Induced Asthma
A
Antileukotrienes: Montelukast + Zafirlukast
7
Q
Allergic Asthma RESISTANT to Corticosteroids + b2-Agonists
A
Omalizumab (Anti-IgE = prevents IgE binding to Fc)
8
Q
Pulm Htn (Arterial Htn)
A
Bosentan
9
Q
Lung Cancer (3)
A
- Cis-/Carboplatin
- Eto-/Teniposide
- Irino-Topotecan