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Respiratory Drugs Flashcards

1
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The upper respiratory tract includes

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Nostrils, Nose, nasal cavities, pharynx, larynx

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Lower respiratory tract includes

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Trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, and alveoli

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The exchange of gases

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Respiration

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The act of breathing in

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Ventilation

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5
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The upper respiratory tract is covered in this type of tissue

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Pseudostratified epithelial

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Expectorants, Mucolytics, Antitussives, Decongestants, Bronchodilators, Antihistamines, and Respiratory stimulants are all types of

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Respiratory drugs

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7
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Does not expel fluid or material

Should be suppressed because it causes irritation of the respiratory tract

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Nonproductive/Dry cough

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Helps expel mucus and foreign material

Clears the lungs

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Productive cough

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9
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Type of respiratory drug that is cough-producing

Works on the goblet cells to reduce stickiness of mucus

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Expectorants

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10
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The active ingredients in expectorants

Used as an anesthetic for horses

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Glyceryl guaiacolate

guaifenesin

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11
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Type of respiratory drug that can be administered orally, IV, or nebulized
Breaks up mucus (induces productive coughs) and treat acetaminophen toxicity

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Mucolytics

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12
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The active ingredient in mucolytics

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acetylcysteine

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13
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After administering a mucolytic via nebulization you can help the animal cough by smacking both sides with cupped palms. This is known as

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coupage

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14
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This type of respiratory drug suppresses coughs by working on the CNS cough center or the respiratory tract
Centrally or locally acting

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Antitussives

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15
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Butorphanol, Hydrocodone, codeine, dextromethorphan, and trimeprazine are examples of

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Centrally Acting Antitussives

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Butorphanol, Codeine, and hyrdrocodone are considered _________ because they can be addictive and are only available through a prescription

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Narcotics

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Classified as a CIV; comes as injectable or tablet
Used as a preanesthetic and analgesic (pain killer) for nonproductive coughs
Causes sedation and ataxia

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Butorphanol

Torbugesic

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18
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Classified as a CIII; tablet or syrup form
Used for harsh, nonproductive coughs like kennel cough, bronchitis, or tracheal collapse
Can be added to expectorants
Causes sedation and slow GI motility (constipation)

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hydrocodone

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19
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Narcotic classification depends on what it’s mixed with; by itself it is a CII
Available as injectable, syrup, or tablet
Causes sedation and decreased GI motility

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codeine

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20
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When codeine is mixed with guaifenisen it is classified as

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CIII or CV

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21
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When codeine is mixed with aspirin or tylenol it is classified as

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CIII

vicodan

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22
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Available in syrups but usually contains other “cold products” that can be harmful to animals
Sold OTC
Not common in veterinary medicine because animals are sensitive to inactive ingredients

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dextromethorphan

Dimetapp

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23
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Available in spansules and tablets
Combined with corticosteroid called prednisone
Antitussive and antipruritic effects
Causes sedation, depression, and hypotension

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trimeprazine

Temaril-P

24
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Type of respiratory drug that decreases the congestion of nasal passages by reducing swelling
Most contain phenylephrine
Not commonly used in vet medicine

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Decongestants

25
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Type of respiratory drug that decreases airway resistance and increases airflow

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Bronchodilators

26
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Cholinergic blocking agents, Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonists, methylxanthines are examples of

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bronchodilators

27
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AKA anticholinergics
Produces bronchodilation by blocking acetylcholine
Can cause dry eye, dry mouth, urine retention, and tachycardia

Aminopentamide
Atropine
glycoprrolate

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Cholinergic blocking agents

28
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Stimulates beta receptors

Can cause tachycardia, CNS excitement, and weakness

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Beta-2 Adrenergic Agonists

29
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Epinephrine, Isopoteronol, Terbutaline, and Albuterol are all examples of

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Beta-2 adrenergic agonists

30
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Reserved for life threatening situations

All adrenergic receptors

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Epinephrine

31
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Beta-1 stimulation

Not used often

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Isoproteronol (isuprel)

32
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Beta-2 activity

Can be used in a nebulizer and causes CNS excitement

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Terbutaline (Brethine)
and
Albuterol (Proventill, and Ventolin)

33
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The action of these are not known

Causes CNS stimulation and GI irritation

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Methylxanthines

34
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Aminophylline, Theophylline, caffeine, and theobromine are examples of this type of bronchodilators

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methylxanthines

35
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Found in chocolate

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theobromine

36
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Type of respiratory drug that works by blocking histamines
Used in preventing asthma and heaves in horses
Can cause sedation and anticholinergic effects
Competitive antagonists

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Antihistamines

37
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A respiratory stimulant used on neonates after C-section or dystocia
Restores reflexes after anesthesia
Can cause seizures and arrhtymias

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Doxapram

Dopram-V

38
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Used in conjunction with respiratory drugs as an anti-inflammatory

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Corticosteroids

39
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Antifungals, antivirals, and antibiotics used in conjunction with respiratory drugs

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Antimicrobials

40
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Helps get rid of edema and sometimes used with respiratory drugs

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Diuretics

41
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Lower respiratory tract infection caused by allergens

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Asthma

42
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Two most common asthma treatments with feline patients

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Glucocorticoids and bronchodilators

43
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Used as an appetite stimulant

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Cyproheptadine

44
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Used as an immunomodulator for late-phase feline asthma

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Cyclosporine

45
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How do bronchioles respond with sympathetic stimulation?

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Dilate

46
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How do bronchioles respond with parasympathetic stimulation?

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Contract

47
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Torbugesic is a controlled substance of class

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CIV

48
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Codeine is a controlled substance of class

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CII

49
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Hydrocodone is a controlled substance of class

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CIII

50
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What corticosteroid is added to trimeprazine?

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prednisone

51
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Histamine is released by what cells in the body?

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Mast

52
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3 ways bronchoconstriction occurs in the body

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  1. acetylcholine release
  2. histamine release
  3. beta blockers
53
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When are antihistamines used?

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Asthma

54
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What type of chocolate is toxic to dogs due to its high levels of theobromine?

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Dark and baking

55
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Beta 1 receptors stimulate the

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heart

56
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Beta 2 receptors stimulate the

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lungs

57
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Alpha 1 receptors stimulate the

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blood vessels

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