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respiratory drugs Flashcards

1
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defense mechanisms of the resp. system

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turbinates, hiar, coughing, sneezing, spasms, mucus secretions, cilia, IgA

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3 principles of resp. therapy

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control secretions, control reflexes, maintain airflow to alveoli

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how do we control secretions

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  • production, + elimination, remove cause of secretion (antibiotics, antifungal, antiparasitic), make secretions less viscid
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4
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how do we control reflexes

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suppress cough, control sneezing, control bronchospasms

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5
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maintaining flow of alveoli

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reverse bronchoconstriction, remove edema mucus, provide O2 therapy

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6
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another name for aerosolization

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nebulization

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7
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what is aerosolization

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allows delivery of drugs at high concentrations directly to airways with minimal blood level

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what factors affect distribution of drug

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size of inhaled particles, must be 1-5 microns, presence of mucus or exudate, bronchodilator

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8 categories of resp drugs

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expectorants, mucolytics, bronchodilators, decongestants, antihistamines, corticosteroids, misc.

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expectorant

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drugs that liquify and dilute viscous secretions (used for productive coughs)

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11
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example of expectorant

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guaifenesin

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12
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adverse effects of expectorant

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few, nausea and drowsiness

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mucolytic

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drugs that breaks down chemical structure of mucous viscosity

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14
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example of mucolytic

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acetylcysteine (nebulized) oral or iv used for acetaminophen toxicity

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15
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adverse effects of mucolytic

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nausea

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16
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antitussive

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drug that suppresses cough

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17
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how does antitussive work

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only used for non-productive cough, can be central or peripheral

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18
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central acting antitussive

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suppresses cough center of the brain

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peripheral-acting antitussive

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cough drops, depress cough receptors in airways

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20
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example of antitussives

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butorph, codeine, dextromethorphan, temaril-P, hydrocodone bitartrate

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21
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butorphanol

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opioid CIV, analgesia

22
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side effects of butorphanol

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sedation, ataxia

23
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hydrocodone bitartrate

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opioid CII

24
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side effects of bitartrate

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sedation, constipation, GI upset

25
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codeine

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opioid CV

26
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side effects of codeine

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sedation, constipation

27
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dextromethorphan

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non-narcotic, similar to codeine, no analgesia or addictive prop.

28
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side effects of dextro

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drowsiness and GI upset

29
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temaril-P

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antitussive, corticosteroid

30
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side effects of temaril-P

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sedation, depression, hypotension, minor CNS signs

31
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effect of PNS in respiratory

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bronchoconstriction, + secretions

32
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effect of SNS in respiratory

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bronchodilation, - secretions

33
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bronchoconstriction mechanisms

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release of ACh in PNS reducing airflow, histamine response, or beta-2 blocker

34
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cholinergic blockers

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bind to ACh receptors and block effects

35
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example of cholinergic blockers

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atropine (preanesthetic), aminopentamide, glycopyrrolate

36
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beta-2 adrenergic agonists

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beta-2= bronchioles
dilate bronchioles

37
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beta-2 agonists drugs

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epinephrine (save for anaphylaxis), isoproterenol, albuterol, clenbuterol

38
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side effects of beta-2 agonists

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tachycardia and hypertension

39
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methylxanthines

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inhibit an enzyme in smooth muscle promoting bronchodilation, stimulate heart muscle

40
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methylxanthine drugs

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aminophylline and theophylline (cat asthma) caffeine, theobromine

41
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adverse effects of mex

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GI upset, CNS stim, tachycardia, ataxia, arrhythmia

42
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decongestants

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decrease congestion of nasal passages

43
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antihistamine

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block effects of H1

44
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antihistamine drugs

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diphenhydramine, hydroxyzine, cetirizine

45
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adverse effects of antihistamine

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sedation, GI upset

46
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corticosteroids

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decrease inflammatory response or allergic respiration, equine obstructive pulmonary disease

47
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corticosteroids drugs

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prednisolone, dexamethasone, beclomethasone dipropionate

48
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cats cannot convert____

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prednisone

49
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misc drugs

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antimicrobials, mast cell stabilizers, diuretics for pulm. edema, resp. stimulants

50
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naxolone

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reverse opioids increase resp.

51
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yobine

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reverse xylazine increase resp.

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