Respiratory Flashcards
albuterol
Classification: Beta2-Adrenergic Agonists
Therapeutic use: Manages asthma. Prevents exercise-induced bronchospams. Treats ongoing asthma exacerbations.
ipratropium
Classification: Anticholinergics
Therapeutic use: Relieves bronchoconstriction and decreases secretions in clients who have COPD.
theophylline
Classification: Methylxanthines
Therapeutic use: Manages chronic asthma.
beclomethasone dipropionate
Classification: Glucocorticoids
Therapeutic use: Used for long-term management of chronic asthma and short-term managment of post-exacerbation manifestations.
prednisone
Classification: Glucocorticoids
Therapeutic use: Used for long-term management of chronic asthma and short-term managment of post-exacerbation manifestations.
fluticasone
Classification: Glucocorticoids
Therapeutic use: Used for long-term management of chronic asthma and short-term managment of post-exacerbation manifestations.
budesonide
Classification: Glucocorticoids
Therapeutic use: Used for long-term management of chronic asthma and short-term managment of post-exacerbation manifestations.
cromolyn
Classification: Mast Cell Stabilizers
Therapeutic use: Treats allergy-related asthma. Prophylaxis for exercise-induced bronchospasm and seasonal allergy manifestations. Used for management of allergic rhinitis.
montelukast
Classification: Leukotriene Modifiers
Therapeutic use: Treats rhinitis, asthma, and exercise-induced bronchospasm.
albuterol/ipratropium
Classification: Respiratory Inhalant Combination Medications
Therapeutic use: Treats COPD.
vilanterol/umeclidinium
Classification: Respiratory Inhalant Combination Medications
Therapeutic use: Used for maintenance treatment of COPD.
budesonide/albuterol
Classification: Respiratory Inhalant Combination Medications
Therapeutic use: Prevents bronchoconstriction and reduces exacerbations of asthma.
fluticasone/salmeterol
Classification: Respiratory Inhalant Combination Medications
Therapeutic use: Used for maintenance treatment of COPD.
fluticasone/vilanterol/umeclidium
Classification: Combination of Inhaled Glucocorticoid, LABA, and LAMA
Therapeutic use: Used for maintenance treatment of COPD and severe asthma.
diphenhydramine
Classification: First-Generation (Sedating) Antihistamines
Therapeutic use: Used for management of mild allergic reactions, anaphylaxis, motion sickness, and insomnia.
cetirizine
Classification: Second-Generation (Nonsedating) Antihistamines
Therapeutic use: Manages allergic rhinitis and chronic idopathic urticaria.
phenylephrine
Classification: Sympathomimetics
Therapeutic use: Treats allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and the common cold.
codeine
Classification: Antitussives
Therapeutic use: Supresses chronic, nonproductive cough.
dextromethorphan
Classification: Antitussives
Therapeutic use: Supresses chronic, nonproductive cough.
guaifenesin
Classification: Expectorants
Therapeutic use: Treats coughs related to viral upper respiratory tract infections.
acetylcysteine
Classification: Mucolytics
Therapeutic use: Decreases viscosity of mucous secretions. Reverses acetaminophen overdose.
