Respiratory

Question 1

name/class
albuterol

Answer 1

proventil, ventolin

sympathomimetic bronchodilator

Question 2

name/class
proventil

Answer 2

albuterol, ventolin

sympathomimetic bronchodilater

Question 3

name/class
ventolin

Answer 3

albuterol, proventil

sympathomimetic bronchodilator

Question 4

description
albuterol
proventil
ventolin

Answer 4

albuterol is a synthetic sympathomimetic that causes bronchodilation with less cardiac effect than epinephrine and reduces mucus secreation, pulmonary capillary leaking and edema in the lungs during allergic reactions

Question 5

indications
albuterol
proventil
ventolin

Answer 5

bronchospasm in asthma and COPD, hyperkalemia

Question 6

contraindications
albuterol
proventil
ventolin

Answer 6

hypersensitivity to the drug

Question 7

precautions
Albuterol
proventil
ventolin

Answer 7

the PT may experience tachycardia, anxiety, nausea, cough, wheezing, and or dizziness. VS and breath sounds must be monitored; use caution with elderly, cardiac or hypertensive patients

Question 8

Dosage/ route
albuterol
proventil
ventolin

Answer 8

2.5 mg in 2.5 to 3 mL NS via nebulizer, repeat as needed. the duration of effect is 3-6 hours

Hyperkalemia 20-30 mg nebulizer

Question 9

name/class
aminophylline

Answer 9

somophyllin

methylxanthine bronchodilator

Question 10

name/class
somophyllin

Answer 10

aminophylline

methylxanthine bronchodilator

Question 11

Description
aminophylline
somophyllin

Answer 11

amionphylline is a methylxanthine that prolongs bronchodilation and decreased mucus production and has mild cardiac and CNS stimulating effects.

Question 12

indications
aminophylline
somophyllin

Answer 12

bronchospasm in asthma and COPD refractory to sympathomimetics and other bronchodilators and in CHF

Question 13

name/class
ipratropium

Answer 13

atrovent

anticholinergic

Question 14

name/class
atrovent

Answer 14

Ipratropium

anticholinergic

Question 15

description
ipratropium
atrovent

Answer 15

ipratropium is a bronchodilator used in the treatment or respiratory emergencies that cause bronchial dilation and dries respiratory tract secreations by blocking acetylcholine receptors

Question 16

indications
ipratropium
atrovent

Answer 16

bronchospasms associated with asthma COPD and inhaled irritants

Question 17

contraindications
ipratropium
atrovent

Answer 17

hypersensitivity to atropine or it’s derivatives, or as a primary treatment for acute bronchospasm. Nut allergy

Question 18

precautions
ipratropium
atrovent

Answer 18

elderly, cardiovascular disease or hypertension

Question 19

dosage/route
Ipratropium
atrovent

Answer 19

500mcg in 2.5 to 3mL NS via nebulizer or 2 sprays from metered dose inhaler

Question 20

pedi dose/route
ipratropium
atrovent

Answer 20

125-250mcg in 2.5 to 3 mL NS via nebulizer, or 1-2 sprays of a metered dose inhaler

Question 21

name/class
furosemide

Answer 21

lasix

diuretic

Question 22

name/class
lasix

Answer 22

furosemide

diuretic

Question 23

description
furosemide
lasix

Answer 23

furosemide is a rapid-acting, potent diuretic and antihypertensive that inhibits sodium reabsorption by the kidney. its vasodilating effects reduce venous return and cardiac workload

Question 24

indications
furosemide
lasix

Answer 24

CHF

pulmonary edema

Question 25

contraindictions furosemide lasix

Answer 25

hypotension

Question 26

precautions furosemide lasix

Answer 26

infants, elderly, hepatic impairment, cardiogenic shock associated with acute MI, Gout, or patients receiving digitalis or potassium depleating steroids

Question 27

dosage/route Furosemide lasix

Answer 27

40-120 mg slow IV or could cause tinitis

Question 28

pedi dosage/route furosemide lasix

Answer 28

1mg/kg slow IV

Question 29

``` name/class magnesium sulfate ```

Answer 29

magnesium | electrolyte

Question 30

``` name/class magnesium ```

Answer 30

magnesium sulfate | electrolyte

Question 31

description magnesium sulfate magnesium

Answer 31

magnesium sulfate is an electrolyte that acts as a calcium channel blocker, acting as a CNS depressent and anticonvulsant. it also depresses the function of smooth, skeletal and cardiac muscles

Question 32

indications magnesium sulfate magnesium

Answer 32

refactory v-fib and pulseless v-tach (especially Torsade De Pointes), AMI, Eclamptic seizures, asthma, COPD

Question 33

contraindictions magnesium sulfate magnesium

Answer 33

heart block, myocardial damage, shock, persistance hypertension, and hypocalcemia

Question 34

precautions magnesium sulfate magnesium

Answer 34

CNS depressants, or neuro muscular blocking agents

Question 35

dosage/ route magnesium sulfate magnesium

Answer 35

v-fib 1-2g IV over 2 min Torsade de pointes 1-2 g IV asthma/COPD 1-2 g over 10 min Eclampsia 2-6g IV/IM over 15-30 min

Question 36

``` name/class levalbuterol ```

Answer 36

xopenex | sympathomimetic bronchodilator

Question 37

``` name/class xopenex ```

Answer 37

levalbuterol | sympathomimetic, Bronchodilator

Question 38

description levalbuterol xopenex

Answer 38

levalbuterol stimulates Beta 2 receptors resulting in smooth muscle relaxation of bronchial tree and peripheral vasculature

Question 39

indications levalbuterol xopenex

Answer 39

treatment of acute bronchospasm in patients with reversible obstructive airway disease(COPD, Asthma). Bronchospasm in prophylaxis in asthma patients

Question 40

contraindictions levalbuterol xopenex

Answer 40

angioedema, tachydysrhythmias and severe cardiac disease. avoid use in patients taking phenothiazines; may cause prolonged QT interval and dysrhythmias

Question 41

dosage/route levalbuterol xopenex

Answer 41

1.25 mg in 3 mL

Question 42

``` name/class terbutaline ```

Answer 42

Brethine, Bricanyl | sympathetic agonist

Question 43

``` name/class brethine ```

Answer 43

terbutaline, bricanyl | sympathetic agonist

Question 44

``` name/class bricanyl ```

Answer 44

terbutaline, brethine | sympathetic agonist

Question 45

description terbutaline brethine bricanyl

Answer 45

terbutaline is a synthetic sympathomimetic that causes bronchodilation with less cardiac effect than epinephrine

Question 46

indications terbutaline brethine bricanyl

Answer 46

bronchial asthma | bronchospasm in COPD

Question 47

dosage/route terbutaline brethine bricanyl

Answer 47

two inhalations with a metered dose inhaler, repeated once in 1 min or 0.25 mg SQ repeated in 15-30 min

Question 48

``` name/class Racemic epinephrine ```

Answer 48

Micro Nefrin, Vaponefrin | Sympathomimetic agonist

Question 49

``` name/class Micro Nefrin ```

Answer 49

Racemic epinephrine, Vaponefrin | Sympathomimetic agonist

Question 50

``` name/class vaponefrin ```

Answer 50

racemic epinephrine, Micro Nefrin | sympathomimetic agonist

Question 51

Description Racemic Epinephrine Micro Nefrin Vaponefrin

Answer 51

Racemic epinephrine is a variation of epinephrine used only for inhalation to induce bronchodilation and to reduce laryngeal edema and mucus secreation

Question 52

indications racemic epinephrine Micro Nefrin Vaponefrin

Answer 52

croup | laryngotracheobronchitis

Question 53

contraindications racemic epinephrine micro nefrin vaponefrin

Answer 53

hypersensitivity, hypertension, epiglottitis

Question 54

precautions to be monitored racemic epinephrine micro nefrin vaponefrin

Answer 54

may result in tachycardia and other dysrhythmias

Question 55

dose/route racemic epinephrine micro nefrin vaponefrin

Answer 55

0.25 to 0.5 mg in 3 mL NS once by nebulizer

Question 56

pedi dose/route racemic epinepherine micro nefrin vaponefrin

Answer 56

same as adult