Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
SABA indications
A
Asthma
COPD
2
Q
SABA side effects
A
Tremor
Headache
Hypokalaemia
3
Q
Antimuscarinic bronchodilator examples and indications
A
Ipratopium and Tiotropium
Asthma and COPD
4
Q
Antimuscarinic side effects
A
Dry mouth
GI upset
5
Q
Inhaled corticosteroids indications
A
Asthma and COPD
6
Q
ICS side effects
A
Paroxysmal bronchoconstriction
Oral thrush
Adrenal suppression risk
Potential risk of reduced growth velocity in children
Increased risk of pneumonia in COPD patients
7
Q
Theophylline side effects
A
Narrow therapeutic index GI upset Tachycardia Headache Convulsions Hypokalaemia Hyperglycaemia
8
Q
Antihistamine indications
A
Symptomatic relief of allergies
Emergency treatment of anaphylaxis (Chlorphenamine)
9
Q
Antihistamine SEs
A
Sedation, enhanced with alcohol
Dysrhythmias
Anti-muscarinic effects