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Respirtory Pharmacology Flashcards

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How should the nurse administer two inhalers, one of which is a bronchodilator and the other one being steroid-based?

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Give the bronchodilator first, wait 5 min (allow bronchioles to open up), give the second inhaler

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Side effects of anticholinergics

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Can’t see, pee, spit, shit: blurred vision and dilated pupils (mydriasis), urinary retention, dry mouth and eyes, decreased sweat, constipation, flushed face, delirium and confusion, increased body temperature

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Upper respiratory drug classes

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Antitussives, expectorants, decongestants, antihistamines

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Class of medications that work by suppressing the cough reflex

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Antitussives

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Example of non-opioid antitussive

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Dextromethorphan

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Characteristics of non-opioid antitussives such as dextromethorphan

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Chemically related to opiates, affects cough center in brain, rare to see CNS side effects in recommended dose of 15 mg

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Example of opioid Antitussive

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Codeine

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Characteristics of opioid antitussives such as codeine

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Many SE (sedation, delirium), used in numerous cough syrup preparations and is often combined with other respiratory drugs

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Class of medication that liquefies and decreases viscosity of secretions so it is easier to cough up

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Expectorants

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Expectorants patient education

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Essential to take with full glass of water and drink water frequently while on these medications

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Example of expectorant

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Guaifenesin (Mucinex)

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Oral and topical agents used to treat nasal congestion associated with the common cold

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Decongestants

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Examples of decongestants

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Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) and Oxymetazoline (Afrin, Neo-synephrine) nasal spray

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Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) side effects

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Heart palpitations, restlessness, shakiness, difficulty sleeping, dry mouth, headaches

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Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) contraindications

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Hypertension

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Class of medication that block histamines released in response to allergens that cause constriction of bronchioles and increased secretions

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Antihistamines

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Example of first generation antihistamine

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) side effects

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Sedation and anticholinergic effects

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Examples of second generation antihistamines

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Fexofenadine (Allegra), loratidine (Claritin), cetirizine (Zyrtec)

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Benefits of second generation antihistamines

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Fewer anticholinergic side effects and do not cause sedation

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Lower respiratory medication classes

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Mucolytics, bronchodilators (adrenergics, methylxanthines), anticholinergics, mast cell stabilizers, leukotriene antagonists, steroids (PO or inhaled), analeptics

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Drugs that break up thick, tenacious secretions

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Mucolytics

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Mucolytics route of administration

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Inhalation

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Mucolytics indications

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COPD, cystic fibrosis

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Example of Mucolytic

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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)

26
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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) patient education

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Smells like rotten eggs! May have side effect such as bronchospasm, burning in airway, and nausea. Given PO/IV for Tylenol overdose

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Class of medication that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle by acting as agonists on beta 2 receptors

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Bronchodilators

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Adrenergic bronchodilators

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Nonselective alpha and beta, non-selective beta (beta 1 in heart, beta 2 in lungs), noncatecholamine beta 2 (short and long acting beta agonist - SABA and LABA)

29
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Example of nonselective alpha and beta adrenergic bronchodilator

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Epinephrine (EpiPen)

30
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Example of nonselective beta adrenergic bronchodilator

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Isoproterenol

31
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Side effect of isoproterenol

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Pink sputum

32
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Examples of short acting beta agonist (SABA) known as “rescue inhalers”

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Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin, ProAir) and metaproterenol (Alupent)

33
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Example of long-acting beta agonist (LABA)

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Salmeterol (Serevent)

34
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Subclass of bronchodilators that are metabolized into caffeine in the liver

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Methylxanthines

35
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SE of methylxanthines

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Similar to caffeine toxicity, develop tolerance after 2 weeks

36
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Methylxanthines have a low therapeutic window and become toxic over ___ mcg/mL

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20

37
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Examples of methylxanthines

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Theophylline, aminophylline

38
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Methylxanthines contraindications

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Pregnancy, breastfeeding, cardiac problems, hypertension, glaucoma

39
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Methylxanthines considerations

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Children metabolize faster, smokers need higher doses of

40
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Class of medication that blocks acetylcholine resulting in bronchodilation

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Anticholinergics

41
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Example of anticholinergic

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Ipratropium (Atrovent)

42
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Cells that release mediations in response to allergens causing inflammation

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Mast cells

43
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Class of medication that prevent mast cell degranulation and release of histamine, kinins, etc.

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Mast cell stabilizers

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Mast cell stabilizers patient education

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Takes several weeks to see effects, NO benefit during acute attack

45
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Class of medication that can sometimes be used for exercise-induced asthma

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Mast cell stabilizers

46
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Example of mast-cell stabilizer

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Cromolyn sodium (Intal)

47
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Inflammatory mediators that are 1000x more potent than histamines and cause smooth muscle constriction, edema, and mucus production

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Leukotrienes

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Class of medication used for prevention of allergies and asthma; NOT for acute episodes

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Leukotriene antagonists

49
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Example of leukotriene antagonist

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Montelukast (Singulair)

50
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Montelukast (Singulair) black box warning

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Increased risk of depressive effects

51
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Class of medication that can be inhaled, taken PO, or IV and are useful in the treatment of lower respiratory conditions

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Steroids

52
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Steroids given through the _________ route have less side effects (not systemic) and are limited more to the lungs

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Inhaled

53
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Examples of inhaled corticosteroids

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Fluticasone, budesonide, beclomethasone

54
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Corticosteroids that can be taken IV or orally

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Methylprednisolone, prednisone

55
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Class of medication that stimulate respiration

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Analeptics

56
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Example of analeptics that stimulates respiratory center in the medulla and is used in newborn apnea in premature infants

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Caffeine

57
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Example of analeptic that activates carotid chemoreceptors and is often used in the PACU/after surgery

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Doxapram

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