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Respiratory Tract Drugs: Asthma and COPD - Ch. 79 Flashcards

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What is bronchial asthma?

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Recurrent and reversible shortness of breath tyhat occurs when airways narrow

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What causes the airways to narrow during bronchial asthma?

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Bronchospams
Inflammation of the bronchial mucosa
-edema

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What is the name for a prolonged asthma attack?

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Status asthmaticus

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What is COPD?

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
-Chronic bronchitis and emphysema

Obstruction always there but can vary in severity

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What occurs during COPD?

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Continuous inflammation of the bronchi and bronchioles

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What are some respiratory tract drugs?

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Bronchodilators
Anti-inflammatory drugs

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What are the kinds of Bronchodilators?

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Ξ²2-adrenergic agonists
Anticholinergics
Xanthine derivatives

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Example of a Ξ²2-adrenergic agonist?

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Salbutamol (Ventalin or Albuteral)

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Example of an Anticholinergic?

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Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)

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Example of a Xanthine derivative?

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Theophylline/Aminophylline

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What are the kinds of respiratory tract anti-inflammatory drugs?

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Glucocorticoids
Leukotriene modifiers

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Examples of glucocorticoids?

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Budesonide (Pulmicort)
Fluticasone (Flovent)
combination therapy (Advair diskus)

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Example of a Leukotriene modifier?

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Montelukast (singulair)

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What are Ξ²-adrenergic agonist bronchodilators?

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Sympathomimetic bronchodilators
-Stimulate bronchial smooth muscle Ξ²2-adrenergic receptors

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What are the kinds of Ξ²-adrenergic agonist bronchodilators?

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Short-acting B agonists (SABA)
Long-acting B agonists (LABA)

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Selective Ξ²2 drugs do what?

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Activate airway smooth muscle Ξ²2 adrenergic receptors

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Example of a SABA bronchodilator?

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Salbutamol

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18
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Examples of LABA bronchodilator?

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Salmeterol
Formoterol

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Ξ²-agonist bronchodilator mechanism of action?

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Dilate airways by activating smooth muscle Ξ²2-receptors

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What happens when Ξ²-agonists activate smooth muscle Ξ²2-receptors?

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Smooth muscle relaxes in airways and causes bronchial dilation which increases airflow

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What are Ξ²-agonists used for?

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Relief of bronchospasm related to asthma, COPD, and other pulmonary diseases

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Why is Ξ²-agonist treatment used?

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Acute attacks
-Quickly reduces airway constriction
Prevents attacks -chronic management

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What adverse effects are common to all Ξ²-agonists?

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Cardiac stimulation - tachycardia
Tremors
Restlessness, insomnia (CNS stimulation)

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Salbutamol Ξ²-agonists adverse effects?

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Ξ²2 receptor effects e.g, muscle tremor, CNS (anxiety, nausea)
Decrease receptor selectivity - stimulates Ξ²1-adrenergic receptors in heart
-increased HR, palpitations, chest pains, angina

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Salbutamol adverse effects are caused by what?

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If inhaled form is used too frequently
More likely with oral preparations

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What should the nurse encourage when a client is using Ξ²-agonist bronchodilators?

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Measures that promote good state of health
e.g, Quit smoking, avoid exposure to allergens, stress, pollutants
Adequate fluid intake

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What therapeutic effects should the nurse monitor for when Ξ²-agonist bronchodilators are being used?

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Decreased dyspnea
Decreased wheezing, restlessness and anxiety
Improved respiratory patterns with return to normal rate and quality
Improved activity tolerance

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What is the mechanism of action of anticholinergic bronchodilators?

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Block the action of ACh. Muscle relaxes, airways open

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What do anticholergics prevent?

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Bronchoconstriction if fixed, scheduled use
-Helps with COPD

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Anticholinergics are not used alone for what?

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Acute exacerbations
-Used with SABA

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Adverse effects associated with anticholiergics?

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Dry mouth or throat (cough)
Minimal systemic effects

32
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What is the oral form of methylxanthines?

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Theophylline

33
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What is the IV form of methylxanthines?

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Aminophylline
-More water-soluble form of Theophylline

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What is the mechanism of action of methylxanthines?

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Cause an intracellular increase in levels of cAMP and bind to adenosine receptors and cause antagonist effects
Have anti-inflammatory properties

35
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Methylxanthines provide quick relief for what?

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Bronchospasm
-Bronchodilation effects, greater airflow

36
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What are Methylxanthines (Xanthine derivatives) used for?

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Mild to moderate cases of acute asthma
ASjunct agent in the management of COPD

37
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What adverse effects are associated with Methylxanthines?

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CNS stimulation (anxiety, insomnia, seizures)
CV stimulation
GI distress (nausea, vomiting)

38
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What CV adverse effects are cause by Methylxanthines?

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Palpitations (increased force of contraction/fast HR)
Sinus tachycardia (Increased HR)
ventricular dysrhythmias
Diureses (increased blood flow to kidneys)

39
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What drugs interact with methylxanthine (Theophylline) to increase its effects?

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Ciprofloxacin (fluoroquinolone antibiotic) -inhibits CYP
Many others

40
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Large amounts of what can intensify Methylxanthines’ adverse effects?

41
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What drugs interact with methylxanthine (Theophylline) to decrease its effects?

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Liver enzyme inducers e.g, phenytoin, phenobarbital (antiseizure)
-Increases metabolism of theophylline

42
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When caring for clients who use Methylxanthines what should be encouraged?

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Reporting palpiations, nausea, vomiting, weakness, dizziness, chest pain, convulsions

43
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Glucocorticoid drugs have similar action to what?

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Cortisol (adrenal steroid hormone)

44
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Glucocorticoid structure is based on what?

A

Cholesterol
-Steroid drug

45
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What is the high dosing of glucocorticoids used for?

A

Immunosuppressant effect

46
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Inhaled glucocorticoids are used for what?

A

Chronic asthma and COPD

47
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Oral/IV Glucocorticoids are used for what?

A

Severe/short-term treatment of asthma/COPD

48
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Glucocorticoids do not provide what for asthmatic attacks?

A

Symptomatic relief

49
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Inhaled forms of Glucocorticoids reduce what?

A

Systemic effects

50
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How long does it take to see the full therapeutic effects of Glucocorticoids?

A

Several weeks

51
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What is the mechanism of action of Glucocorticoids?

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Many mechanisms

reduces inflammatory mediators (PGs, LTs, etc)
decrease the production of cytokines
reduces infiltration and activity of inflammatory cells (e.g. eosinophils, other leukocytes)
reduces edema (capillary permeability)

52
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Examples of inhaled Glucocorticoids?

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Budesonide (Pulmicort)
beclomethasone
mometasone
fluticasone

53
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What are Glucocorticoids combined with?

54
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Examples of Glucocorticoids combination preparations?

A

Budesonide + formoterol
Fluticasone + salmeterol
Mometasone + formoterol

55
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What is Fluticasone?

A

When used alone called Flovent
When used in combination called Advair diskus (+ salmeterol)

56
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Inhaled Glucocorticoids is used in the prophylaxis treatment of what?

A

Asthma
COPD (with LABA)

57
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Adverse effects associated with Inhaled Glucocorticoids?

A

Oral fungal infections
Pharyngeal irritation
Coughing
Dry mouth

-Systemic effects are rare bc low doses

58
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When should Inhaled Glucocorticoids be avoided?

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If candida is present in sputum

59
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Inhaled Glucocorticoids may slow what in children?

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Slow growth
-Doesn’t reduce adult height

60
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Inhaled Glucocorticoids may cause possible what?

61
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How should you administer the doses if a beta-agonist bronchodilator and corticosteroid inhaler are both to be used?

A

Bronchodilator used several minutes before glucocorticoid to provide bronchodilator before glucocorticoid

62
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What should the nurse teach clients to do to prevent oral fungal infections associated with Inhaled Glucocorticoids?

A

Gargle and rinse the mouth with water afterwards

63
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What are Leukotrienes?

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Released in immune responses from mast cells, eosinophils, in asthma

64
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What do leukotrienes cause?

A

Inflammation
Bronchoconstriction
Mucous production
Leucocyte recruitment

65
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What asthma symtoms do leukotrienes cause?

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Coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath

66
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What do leukotriene modulators do?

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Suppress leukotriene effects
-Prevent smooth muscle contraction of bronchiala irways
-Decrease mucous secreteion
-Prevent vascular permeability
-Decrease neutrophil and other leukocyte infiltration to the lungs, preventing inflammation

67
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When leukotriene modulators reduce lung inflammation, what happens?

A

Asthma symptoms relieved

68
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What are the kinds of leukotriene modulators?

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Leukotriene receptor antagonists
Leukotriene synthesis inhibitor

69
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Examples of Leukotriene receptor antagonists?

A

Montelukast (generally well tolerated)
Zafirlukast (CYP inhibition, liver injury)

70
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Example of Leukotriene synthesis inhibitor?

A

Zileuton (CYP inhibition, liver injury)

71
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What are Leukotriene modulators used for?

A

Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and children
-Continuous schedule

72
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What age children can use montelukast in Canada?

A

ages 2 and older

73
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Leukotriene modulators are not used for what?

A

Acute asthmatic attacks

74
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When using Leukotriene modulators, what improvement should be seen within what time period?

A

1 day - 1 week

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