Respiratory stimulants Flashcards

1
Q

Respiratory stimulants are also called…

A

analeptic drugs

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2
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Respiratory stimulants (analeptic drugs) have a limited place in the treatment of (?) in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

A

ventilatory failure

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3
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Respiratory stimulants (analeptic drugs) have a limited place in the treatment of ventilatory failure in patients with (?)

A

COPD

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4
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Respiratory stimulants are effective only when given by (?) injection or infusion and have a short duration of action.

A

IV

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5
Q

Respiratory stimulants are effective only when given by intravenous injection or infusion and have a (long/short?) duration of action.

A

short

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6
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The use of respiratory stimulants has largely been replaced by (?) including nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation.

A

ventilatory support

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7
Q

What are the uses of respiratory stimulants?

A
  1. When ventilatory support is contraindicated

2. Hypercapnic respiratory failure in patients becoming drowsy or comatose

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8
Q

What is the benefit of using respiratory stimulants in patients with hypercapnia respiratory failure who are becoming drowsy or comatose?

A

Short-term may arouse patients sufficiently to co-operate and clear their secretions

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9
Q

Why may respiratory stimulants be harmful in respiratory failure?

A

They stimulate non-respiratory as well as respiratory muscles

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10
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The use of respiratory stimulants should only be given under expert supervision in hospital and must be combined with (?)

A

active physiotherapy

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11
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Are there any oral respiratory stimulants available for long-term use in chronic respiratory failure?

A

NO

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