Respiratory Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
What do Beta-adrenergic meds do?
A
Broncodilation
2
Q
Ipratropium is also called what?
A
Atrovent
3
Q
Atrovent is indicated for what?
A
COPD exacerbation
4
Q
Atrovent off;abel use is for what?
A
Asthma acute issue
5
Q
Serious AE of Atrovent/
A
HA, stroke, glacuoma
6
Q
Theophylline is indicated for what?
A
COPD
7
Q
Serious SE of theophylline
A
vomiting, dysrythmias, death
8
Q
Theophylline is long or short
A
long
9
Q
Interactions with Theophylline?
A
Caffeine, weed, TB and seizure meds
10
Q
Tiotropium is also called what?
A
Spariva
11
Q
Spravia is used for asthma or COPD mx?
A
COPD
12
Q
Type of drug is Spiriva?
A
Anticholinergic
13
Q
Pulmicort is also called what?
A
Budesonide
14
Q
What is pulmicort used for?
A
Asthma prophylaxis and mx
15
Q
Methylprednisone is what type of drug?
A
Oral glucocorticoid