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Respiratory Drugs Flashcards

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Respiratory drugs are commonly used to?

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Control the symptoms of respiratory tract disease by restoring normal function

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Normal respiratory tract anatomy’s & physiology includes?

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  1. Nasal Cavity
  2. Pharynx
  3. Larynx
  4. Trachea
  5. Bronchi
  6. Bronchioles
  7. Alveoli
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Functions of the respiratory tract?

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  1. Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide Exchange
  2. Body Temperature Regulation
  3. Voice Production
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Maintenance of the respiratory tract?

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The environment within the respiratory tract must be highly humid & free of foreign objects.
1. Nasal Hairs - Filters out large particles
2. Nasal Turbinates (Concha) - Traps small particles & warms/humidifies the outside air
3. Mucociliary Clearance - Traps small particles in mucus & than are excreted by a wavelike action of the cilia
4. Coughing & Sneezing - Expel foreign debris forcefully
5. Laryngospasm & Bronchoconstriction - Prevent introduction of foreign debris into the respiratory tract

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Antitussive drugs are?

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Drugs that block the cough reflex

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What are the two types of antitussives used in vet med?

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  1. Centrally Acting Antitussives
  2. Locally Acting Antitussives
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Centrally acting antitussives work by?

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Suppressing the cough center in the central nervous system

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Locally Acting Antitussives work by?

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Preventing irritation to the respiratory tract
*Cough Drops

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Opioid Analgesic Antitussive Drugs are what type of antitussive?

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Centrally acting cough suppressants

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Common opioid analgesic antitussives drugs used in vet med?

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  1. Butorphanol
  2. Hydrocodone
  3. Dextromethorphan
  4. Codeine
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Butorphanol is what type of antitissuvie?

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Opioid analgesic antitussive
Centrally acting cough suppressant

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Is Butorphanol a controlled drug?

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yes

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Butorphanol effects?

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Centrally acting cough suppressant
Causes little sedation at antitussive dose

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Hydrocodone is what type of drug?

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Opioid Analgesic Antitussive Drug

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Hydrocodone effects?

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Centrally acting cough suppressant
May cause sedation
May cause constipation
Provides analgesia
*Controlled drug

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Dextromethorphan

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Common ingredient inhuman nonprescription cold & flu medication

17
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Codeine

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Found in many human cough suppressants
May cause duration
Controlled drug

18
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Mucolytic drugs are?

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Drugs that reduce the viscosity of mucus in the respiratory tract
*Viscosity of mucus may increase during infection &/or inflammation

19
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Common Mucolytic drugs used in vet med?

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Acetylcysteine
*Trade Name: Mucomust

20
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Acetylcysteine administration?

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By using a nebulizer

21
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Acetylcysteine is the drug of choice to treat?

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Acetaminophen toxicity

22
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Expectorant drugs are?

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Drugs that increase the fluid consistency of mucus in the respiratory tract. Acts by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system system receptors to increase respiratory fluid secretions

23
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What are the two forms for expectorant drugs?

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  1. Oral Medications
  2. Inhaled Vapors
24
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What are two commonly used expectorant drugs in vet med?

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  1. Guaifenesin or Saline Solutions
  2. Inhaled Vapors
25
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Bronchodilator drugs are used to?

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Relieve bronchoconstriction

26
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Bronchonstriction can be caused by?

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  1. Parasympathetic nervous system stimulation
    - Organophosphate toxicity
    - Histamine Release (Asthma)
  2. Prevention of Sympathetic nervous system stimulation by drugs that block its receptors
    - Think when your running you need your lungs to expand fully but when your at rest they can constrict (relax)
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What are examples of bronchodilator drugs?

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  1. Beta-Adrenergic Agonists
  2. Methylxanthines
28
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Beta-Adrenergic Agonist work by?

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stimulating sympathetic nervous system system receptors (∫B-2) involved in bronchodilation & stabilization of mast cells

29
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Methylaxanthines work by?

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Causing bronchodilation by interfering with smooth muscle cell metabolism

30
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Methylxanthines may cause?

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Central Nervous System Stimulation & GI upset

31
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Methylxanthines have a narrow or wide therapeutic range?

32
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Methylxanthines is metabolized in the?

33
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Glucocorticoids clinical use as a respiratory drug?

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  • Parenteral formulations recommended for short term use during acute respiratory problems (Allergic reactions/Asthma).
  • Decreased inflammation & edema
  • Inhaled recommended for long term control
34
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Antihistamines clinical use as a respiratory drug?

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Block histamine receptors in smooth muscle of bronchioles to prevent bronchoconstriction

35
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Diuretics clinical use as a respiratory drug?

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  • Removal of accumulated fluid from the lungs
  • Nebulize & coupage if possible to aid in the removal of respiratory secretions

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