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Respiratory 2 Flashcards

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Names of Muscarinic antagonists

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Ipratropium bromide (atrovent)
Atropine
Tiotrpium (spiriva)

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Decreased airway conduction is caused by

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  1. constriction of smooth muscle
  2. production of mucus
  3. inflammation
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Muscarinic antagonists mechanism

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competitive antagonists of Ach at the muscarinic
-inhibit Ach mediated constriction of bronchial airways

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What does AcH do at muscarinic receptors

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constricts bronchial airways

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What patients are muscarinic antagonists good for?

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for patients who are intolerant to sympathomimetics or methylxanthines
-variable in bronchodilation effectiveness

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sympathomimetic

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mimicking the sympathetic responses

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Ipratropium characteristics

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Quaternary amine
poorly absorbed
does not cross blood brain barrier
-aerosol
-low systemic absorption (limits adverse effects)
-SHORT ACTING
-used for COPD and asthma patients

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Tiotropium

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Spiriva
Long Acting muscarinic antagonist

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Atropine sulfate

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-readily absorbed in systemic circulation
-adverse effects
-limits the treatment of asthma

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Atropine sulfate adverse effects

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drowsiness
sedation
dry mouth
blurred vision

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10
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Glucocorticoids target was

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inflammatory response
are FIRST LINE AGENTS for PERSISTENT ASTHMA

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Types of glucocorticoids

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Beclomethasone (Beclovent, Vanceril)
Triamcinolone acetate (Azmacort)
Budesonide (Rhinocort)
Flunisolide (AeroBid)
Fluticasone propionate (Flovent)

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Important types of Glucocorticoids

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Budesonide (rhinocort)
Fluticasone propionate (flovent)

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What indicates the need for steroid treatment

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inflammation is present
(COPD, asthma or other parts of the body)

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Glucocorticoid Mechanism

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Attenuating prostoglandin and leukotriene synthesis via Annexin A1
-this inhibits the immune response
-increases sympathomimetics and decreases inflammation

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what do glucocorticoids do for other respiratory medications

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give them access to work properly by “solving” inflammation

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What part of the immune response do glucocorticoids inhibit

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the production of cytokines and chemoattractants

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Mast Cells

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produce histamine in response to

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18
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How can glucocorticoids be administered

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Oral, topical, inhalation

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19
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Inhalation of glucocorticoids are used for

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initial treatment for asthma, you add agents as needed
-inflammation
-use prophylactically rather than to reverse acute attacks

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Glucocorticoids side effects

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hoarseness
oral candidiasis (thrush)
adrenal surpression (serious)
osteoporosis (serious)

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21
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considerations before prescribing glucocticoids

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pt compliance
steroid use previously

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names of Leukotriene inhibitors

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zafirlukast (Accolate)
montelukast (Singulair)

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Mechanism of Leukotriene inhibitors

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agonists of leukotriene receptor (LT1).
Blocks cyst-leukotriene C4, D4, E4 (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4)

“try to stop the inflammatory response before it starts”

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leukotrienes

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chemicals your body releases when introduced to something youre allergic to

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Characteristics of Leukotriene inhibitors

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reduces bronchoconstriction and inflammatory cell response
-alternative to medium dose inhaled glucocorticoids

26
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Adverse affects of Zafirlukast

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headaches
elevation of liver enzymes

27
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Administration of Leukotriene inhibitors

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orally 1-2 QD

28
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Zafirlukast interactions

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inhibits the metabolism of warfarin

29
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Zileuton (Zyflo)

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Inhibits 5-lipoxygenase
-immediate and sustained 15% improvement FEV1
-relieves bronchial constriction from exercise

30
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5-lipoxygenase

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rate eliminating enzyme in leukotriene biosynthesis
-inhibited by Zilueton (zyflo)

31
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Administration of Zileuton

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PO 4 times daily

32
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Side effects of Zileuton

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Liver toxicity (monitor hepatic enzymes, elderly women at risk)
Flu like symptoms

33
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Zileuton interactions

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inhibits P-450’s (in liver)
decreases the metabolism of warfarin and theophylline

34
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Types of Alfa-1 Protease Inhibitors

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Aralast and Prolastin

35
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Mechanism of Alfa-1 protease Inhibitors

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inhibits alpha-1 proteinase
-treats emphysema

36
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What does alpha-1 proteinase do?

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a peptide that inhibits elastase release (elastase destroys the lungs parenchyma)

37
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Administration of Alfa-1 Protease Inhibitors

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Via IV injection weekly
-treats for homozygous deficiency

38
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Anti-IgE antibody names

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Omalizumab

39
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Anti-IgE antibody mechanisms

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Binds to IgE high affinity receptor
-blocks the binding of IgE mast cells, basophils, allergic response cells
-lowers free serum IgE by up to 90%

40
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What does Anti-IgE antibodies do in the early and late phase

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Reduces early phase degranulation (histamine) of mast cells

Reduces late phase release of mediators

41
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what to Anti-IgE antibodies not do

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block allergen-antibody rxn
-leads to a reduction in allergen concentrations

42
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Target audience of Anti-IgE antibody

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12+ years old
Refractory to inhaled glucocorticoid
Asthmatic patients with allergies

43
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Administration of Anti-IgE antibodies

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Via SQ injection Q2-4 weeks

44
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Chromones names

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Cromolyn sodium
Nedocromil

45
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What is Chromones used for

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long term controller therapy that prevents asthma symptoms and improve airway functions

46
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Target audience of Chromones

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Patients with mild, persistent, or exercise induced asthma

47
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Chromones Mechanism

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Modulates the mast cell mediator release and eosinophil recruitment
-inhibits early and late asthmatic responses to allergen challenge and bronchospasm

48
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Side effects of Chromones

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clinical response is less predictable than inhaled corticosteroids

49
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Rhinitis characteristics

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congestion, increased mucus production, vasodilation, fluid accumulation in mucosal spaces

50
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Parasympathetic stimulation and Airway dilation are produced by

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inflammatory mediators

51
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inflammatory mediators

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histamine, leukotienes, prostaglandins, kinins

52
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what are Antihistamines

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H-1 receptor antagonists
-preventative therapy (before reaction)

53
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1st generation Formulary of Antihistamines

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Diphenhydramine
brompheniramine
chlorpheniramine2

54
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2nd generation formulary antihistamines

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loratadine

55
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Antihistamines Actions

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-reduce parasympathetic tone of arterioles
-decrease secretion through anticholinergic activity

56
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anticholinergics

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are more effective but dose required produces systemic adverse affects

57
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Ipratropium bromide (atrovent) is also used for

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nasal spray for rhinorrhea, rhinitis

58
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Alpha Adrenoceptor agonists

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nasal decongestants

59
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Alpha adrenoceptor agonists names

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Epinephrine and oxymetazoline (via nasal aerosols)
Pseudophendrine (PO)
Phenylephrine (PO or nasal)

60
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Administration of Alpha-Adrenoceptor agonists

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aerosol- rapid onset, few systemic affects, rebound nasal congestion
oral- longer duration, increased systemic effects, less. potential for rebound congestion

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