resp pharm

Question 1

oxygen is considered a drug

Answer 1

T

Question 2

phenylephrine is considered to be just as effective as pseudoephedrine in regards to being a decongestant

Answer 2

F

Question 3

nebulizers require positive force to get the aerosolized droplets deep into the respiratory tract

Answer 3

F

Question 4

you can overdose your patient on oxygen

Answer 4

T

Question 5

nasal oxygen catheters should sit in the ventral meatus when properly placed

Answer 5

T

Question 6

___ adrenergic receptors have the greatest impact on the diameter of the bronchioles

Answer 6

Beta 2

Question 7

stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system will lead to ____, and stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system will cause _____

Answer 7

bronchodilation ; bronchoconstriction

Question 8

most frequently mucolytics are given via ____

Answer 8

nebulization

Question 9

smooth muscle contraction and bronchial constriction are caused by the presence of _____

Answer 9

histamine

Question 10

____ cells are responsible for the release of histamine. they can also release heparin

Answer 10

mast or basophil

Question 11

___ produce and deliver smaller particles to the lower airway, whereas _____ produce and deliver smaller particles to the upper airway

Answer 11

nebulizers ; metered dose inhalers

Question 12

____ are thought to work by inhibiting phosphodiesterase so the actions of CAMP can be greater/prolonged

Answer 12

methylxanthine bronchodilators

Question 13

when administering antimicrobials to a patient with a respiratory tract infection is ideal to deliver the medication

Answer 13

directly to the respiratory tree / luminal surface

Question 14

glucocorticoids are typically ___ in respiratory conditions. the exception is when the risk of _____ outweighs the temporary immunosuppression

Answer 14

indicated ; inflammation

Question 15

corticosteroids treat the ___ of respiratory dz not the ____

Answer 15

signs ; cause

Question 16

_____ is an example of a loop diuretic

Answer 16

furosemide (lasix)

Question 17

____ is the respiratory stimulant being used less frequently in vet med b/c of the negative effects it has on the ___

Answer 17

doxapram (dopram), nervous system

Question 18

____ is used to stimulate respirations in narcotic overdoses

Answer 18

naloxone (narcan)

Question 19

____ is used to stimulate respirations in xylazine overdoses

Answer 19

yohimbine (yobine)

Question 19

if your patient will be on oxygen therapy for longer than a few hours the O2 should be ____ as to not dry out the respiratory tract and cause irritation

Answer 19

humidified

Question 20

generic to trade - diphenhydramine

Answer 20

benadryl

Question 21

generic to trade - furosemide and what class

Answer 21

lasix / diuretic

Question 22

generic to trade - methylprednisolone and what class

Answer 22

solu medrol / corticosteroid

Question 23

generic to trade - cetirizine and what class

Answer 23

Zyrtec / antihistamine

Question 24

generic to trade - butorphanol and what class

Answer 24

torbugesic / antitussive

Question 25

generic to trade - albuterol and what class

Answer 25

ventolin / bronchodilator

Question 26

loratadine and what class

Answer 26

claritin / antihistamine

Question 27

acetylcysteine and what class

Answer 27

mucomyst / mucolytic

Question 28

dextromethrophan

Answer 28

robitussin DM

Question 29

hydrocodone

Answer 29

hycodan

Question 30

glyceryl guaiacolate and what class

Answer 30

guaifenesin / expectorants

Question 31

what class is pseudoephedrine

Answer 31

decongestant

Question 32

what class is dexamethasone

Answer 32

corticosteroid

Question 33

what class is theophylline

Answer 33

bronchodilator

Question 33

terbutaline is what class

Answer 33

bronchodilator

Question 34

pine oil is what class

Answer 34

expectorants

Question 35

what are the three general goals for treating respiratory problems

Answer 35

control secretions, control reflexes, maintain normal airflow

Question 36

what determines if a cough is productive or not

Answer 36

productive cough produces mucus, non productive is a dry hacking cough

Question 37

how do antitussives work

Answer 37

block the cough reflex

Question 38

most of the antitussives we discussed in class belong to which group of drugs

Answer 38

opioids

Question 39

how is temaril-P different from other antitussives

Answer 39

antitussive and antipyretic

Question 40

how do mucolytics work

Answer 40

break up mucus

Question 41

how do expectorants work

Answer 41

increase the fluidity of the mucus

Question 42

why is vomiting a common side effect with expectorants

Answer 42

irritate the gastric mucosa, which stimulates the PNS to create respiratory secretions

Question 43

how do volatile oils work

Answer 43

stimulate watery respiratory secretions when vapors are inhaled

Question 44

what are the 3 volatile oils

Answer 44

pine oil, eucalyptus, terpin hydrate

Question 45

why do antihistamines work better as a preventative

Answer 45

they do not replace histamine that already bound to a receptor

Question 46

why is epinephrine not a good candidate for treating feline asthma

Answer 46

could potentially put too much stress on the heart ; but is still an option for tx

Question 47

why should beta adrenergic agonist bronchodilators only be used at the lowest effective dose or as a rescue inhaler

Answer 47

they can begin to lose their effectiveness due to recurrent stimulation of the receptors