Respiratory System Misc. Part 1

Question 1

What is asthma

Answer 1

Strong muscle contractions that narrow the airways or excessive blockage of the airways.

Question 2

How much should you drink too thin asthma-related secretions

Answer 2

2-3 quarts

Question 3

What common chemical should you avoid when taking Anti-asthmatic drugs

Answer 3

caffeine

Question 4

What to report when taking antiasthmatic drugs

Answer 4

Chest pain and palpitaitons

Question 5

How to use an Inhaler

Answer 5

Shake
Remove cap
Exhale to end
Seal the inhaler in the mouth with lips
Breath in slowly for 3-5 seconds
Hold that breath for 10 seconds
exhale slowly
Wait 5 minutes before taking the second inhalation
Rinse mouth after each use

Question 6

What the assistive tool in inhalers

Answer 6

Spacer [poorly worded I know I apologize]

Question 7

What’s the most effective long-term medication for controlling asthma

Answer 7

Inhaled Glucocorticoids

Question 8

If a drug ends in -one what class does it likely belong to

Answer 8

It likely belongs to either a Glucocorticoid or an Inhaled glucocorticoid

Remember Glucocorticoid class =/= Inhaled glucocorticoid class. Different prototypes, EPA, and ADRs

Question 9

Benefits of Combination Regimens

Answer 9

Smaller doses of each agent and decreased ADRS