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Respiratory Drugs Flashcards

1
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Increases or liquefies respiratory secretions to aid in the clearing of airway for patients with tenacious secretions.

A

Mucolytics

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Decreases the inflammatory activity in the bronchial wall and inhibits constriction of airway.

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Intranasal Glucocorticoids (Steroids)

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3
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TRUE OR FALSE

Cromolyn sodium is an inhaled nonsteroidal anti-allergy agent and a mast cell stabilizer.

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TRUE

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A client is to begin taking Rifampin (Rifadin). The nurse correctly teaches the client this medication:

A. Is to be discontinued after three months.
B. Is to be taken with food and antacids.
C. Take an additional dose once with skip dose.
D. Will cause orange discoloration of sweat, urine, and feces.

A

D. Will cause orange discoloration of sweat, urine, and feces

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A nurse is giving teachings to a client receiving Desloratadine (Clarinex). Which of the following statements made by the client will need further instructions?
A. “I can eat gum after I drink the medicine”.
B. “I can take the medicine on an empty stomach.”
C. “I should avoid using alcohol”.
D. “I will avoid driving while using this medication”.

A

B. “I can take the medicine on an empty stomach.”

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6
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It blocks the action of acetylcholine at the vagus nerve and then relaxation of the smooth muscle in the bronchi occurs causing bronchodilation.

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Anticholinergic

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7
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What drug has the mechanism of action of competing with histamine for receptor sites which then prevents a histamine response? It also reduces nasopharyngeal secretions, itching, and sneezing.

A

Antihistamines

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What are the possible ways of administering nasal decongestants?

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Through nasal sprays, nasal drops, tablet, capsule, and liquid form of drugs

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9
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What are the four most common side effects of taking first-generation antihistamines?

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Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, and GI distress

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10
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It is an inflammation of the mucous membranes of one or more of the maxillary, frontal, ethmoid, or sphenoidal sinuses.

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Histamine

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11
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This loosen bronchial secretions by reducing surface tension of secretions

A

Expectorants

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12
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This act on cough-control center in the medulla to suppress cough reflex

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Antitussives

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13
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Antihistamine drugs that has less sedation and fewer anticholinergic effects

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Second-generation histamines (Cetirizine, Fexofenadine, Loratidine)

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14
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A progressive lung disease caused by cigarette smoking, atmospheric contaminants.

A

Emphysema

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15
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It is the acute inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose.

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Acute Rhinitis

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16
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It facilitates smooth muscle relaxation and inhibits mast cells degranulation

A

Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate

17
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Give 3 examples of second-generation antihistamines

A

Cetirizine (Zyrtec), Fexofenadine (Allegra), Loratadine (Claritin)

18
Q

Has antiinflammatory effect and suppresses the release of of histamine

A

Cromolyn and Nedocromil

19
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It produces nasal vascular vasoconstriction of respiratory tract mucosa and shrinks nasal mucus membranes

A

Nasal Decongestants

20
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An example of first generation antihistamine

A

Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

21
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It reduces inflammatory process to decrease bronchoconstriction

A

Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

22
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Give 3 examples of nasal decongestants

A

Oxymetazoline
Naphazoline
Pseudoephedrine

23
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What are the 5 different medications for rhinitis?

A 
Antihistamine
Nasal decongestants
Intranasal glucocorticoids
Expectorants
Mucolytics
24
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What are the 7 drugs used for the lower respiratory system?

A 
Bronchodilators 
cAMP (Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate) 
Beta2 - Adrenergic Agonist Anticholinergic 
Xanthines 
Leukotriene receptor antagonist 
Cromolyn & nedocromil
25
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Long term widening of the of the airways of the lungs

A

Bronchiectasis

26
Q

Airway obstruction with increased airway resistance to airflow with bronchoconstriction/spasms/ increased mucous secretions

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

27
Q

Inhibit the enzyme phosphodiesterase, increases cAMP, and bronchodilation

A

Xanthines

28
Q 
Which of these foods does not contain Xanthine?
A. Coffee 
B. Tea
C. Cola
D. Bread
A

D. Bread

29
Q 
An autoimmune disease that presents muscular weakness and fatigue that worsens with exercise
A. Myasthenia Gravis
B. Mucolytics
C. Dry Mouth
D. Rheumatoid Arthritis
A

A. Myasthenia Gravis

30
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Which of these is an upper respiratory infection?
A. Emphysema
B. Chronic Bronchitis
C. Common cold
D. COPD
A

C. Common Cold

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