respiratory system Flashcards
Upper respiratory tract
Nose, mouth, pharynx, epiglottis, larynx, trachea
Lower respiratory tract
Bronchial tree and lungs
Pharynx (throat
Receives air after it passes though nose
Larynx (voice box)
Triangular chamber located between pharynx and trachea
Epiglottis
Lid-like structure located at base of tongue
Mediastinum
Cavity between lungs
BR, Br
Bronchitis
BRO, bronch
Bronchoscopy
CF
Cystic fibrosis
SAS
Sleep apnea syndromes
URI
Upper respiratory infection
PPV
Positive pressure ventilation
Pno
Pneumothorax
CSB
Cheyne-Stokes breathing
diph
Diphtheria
PCP
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Partial obstruction of bronchi
Difficult to get air in and out so hard to breathe
Chronic bronchitis
airways inflamed and thickened, and increase in mucus- producing cells
Emphysema
progressive loss of lung function
Bronchospasm
: contraction of smooth muscle in walls of bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze airway shut
Asthma
chronic allergic disorder characterized by severe breathing difficulty, coughing and wheezing
Upper respiratory infections
common cold
Epistaxis
nose bleed
Allergic rhinitis
: allergy
Rhinorrhea
runny nose
Sinusitis
: inflammation of sinuses
Pharyngitis:
inflammation of lungs
Pneumonia
: inflammation of lungs
Dyspnea
shortness of breath
Tiotropium
Inhaled Anticholinergics
Tiotropium MOA
Competitive inhibition of cholinergic receptors on bronchial smooth muscle
Tiotropium indications
Long term management of COPD
Tiotropium adverse effects
Dry mouth
Tiotropium key facts
Caution use in patients with glaucoma or narrow angle glaucoma
Tiotropium counseling
Proper inhalation technique
Capsule inhaled via HandiHaler device
Do NOT swallow capsule
Albuterol
Beta-2 Agonists, Inhaled
Albuterol MOA
Bronchodilation: relaxing smooth muscles of bronchioles
Albuterol indications
Relief and prevention of bronchospasm associated with asthma and COPD
Acute attacks of bronchospasm
Exercise – induced bronchospasm
Albuterol adverse effects
Palpitations, tachycardia, tremor, CNS stimulation
Albuterol key facts
Use with cautions in the following patients
Cardiac arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension, uncontrolled hyperthyroidism, or diagnosed or suspected pheochromocytoma
Albuterol counseling
Proper administration technique
If use more than 2 times per week and not on any anti-inflammatory inhalers, see healthcare provider
Fluticasone
Corticosteroids, Inhaled
Fluticasone MOA
Decrease inflammatory cells
Cause smooth muscle relaxation