Respiratory System Flashcards by Zina Akwari

Q

Respiratory Symptoms are ?

A

Wheezing
Shortness of breath
Chest pain

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Drugs to avoid in respiratory disorders and why?

A

Aspirin & NDAID’s - cause bronchospasm

Opioid (codeine, morphine) - cause sputum retention and are resp suppressants

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Side effects of beta 2 agonists

A

Arrhythmias
Palpitations
Headache

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Side effects of antimuscarinics

A

Dry mouth
Headache
Arrhythmias

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Side effects of corticosteroids

A

Oral candidiasis
Throat irritation

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Side effects of leukotriene antagonists

A

GI disturbances
Headache

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Side effects of cromoglycate

A

Cough
Bronchospasm
Headache

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Example of beta 2 agonists

A

Salbutamol
Formoterol
Salmeterol
Terbutaline

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Examples of antimuscarinics

A

Ipatropium bromide
Tiotropium bromide

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Examples of corticosteroids

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Beclamethasone
Budesonide
Fluticasone

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Examples of leukotriene antagonists

A

Monteleukast

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Examples of cromoglycate

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Sodium cromoglycate
Nedocromil sodium

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