Respiratory: Asthma and COPD Prototypes

Question 1

albuterol ther class

Answer 1

short acting bronchodialator (SABA)

Question 2

albuterol pharm class

Answer 2

beta adrenergic agonist

Question 3

albuterol MOA

Answer 3

stimulates beta 2 receptors in smooth muscle of bronchi and bronchioles which produces bronchidialation

Question 4

albuterol use

Answer 4

rescue inhaler for wheezing, difficulty breathing due to bronchoconstriction

Question 5

albuterol side effects

Answer 5

it mimics sympathetic stimulation, so it can casue jitteriness, tachycardia, tremor, shakiness, agitation/anxiety

Question 6

albuterol cautions

Answer 6

those with HTN, seizure, diabetes

Question 7

albuterol admin

Answer 7

1-2 puffs, 5 mins between each puff

Question 8

beclomethasone ther class

Answer 8

anti-inflammatory for asthma

Question 9

beclomethasone pharm class

Answer 9

inhaled corticosteroid

Question 10

beclomethasone MOA

Answer 10

decrease release of inflammatory mediators, block production of cytokines, decrease recruitment of eosinophils

Question 11

beclomethasone use

Answer 11

asthma, COPD, COVID

Question 12

beclomethasone side effects

Answer 12

less side severe: oral thrush, cough, headache, sore throat, hoarseness

Question 13

beclomethasone expected outcomes

Answer 13

often taken daily to control asthma NOT used for immediate relief

Question 14

montelukast ther class

Answer 14

anti-inflammatory for asthma/allergies

Question 15

montelukast pharm class

Answer 15

leukotrine modifier (PO)

Question 16

montelukast MOA

Answer 16

leukotrine receptor blocker (leukotrines=pro-inflammatory mediators produced during trauma, infection, and inflammation), reduces bronchoconstriction and inflammation from leukotrines

Question 17

montelukast use

Answer 17

for long-term treatment of asthma/allergies in children/adults, decreases the use of beta2 agonist meds, improves night-time symptoms

Question 18

ipratropium ther class

Answer 18

bronchodialator

Question 19

ipratropium pharm class

Answer 19

anticholinergic

Question 20

ipratropium MOA

Answer 20

blocks PNS receptors in the bronchi, which results in bronchodialtion

Question 21

ipratropium use

Answer 21

asthma/COPD (inhaler)

Question 22

ipratropium side effects

Answer 22

dry mouth, irritation of the pharynx leading to hoarseness