Test 3 Flashcards
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What are the major mechanisms by which drugs cross the placenta?
- Ultrafiltration
- Simple diffusion
- Active transport
- Breaks in the placental villi
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Drugs that are known to cause physical and/or mental development abnormalities in the embryo or fetus.
Teratogens, or teratogenic substances
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__________ occurs as the placenta acts as a semipermeable membrane with maternal hydrostatic forces pushing drugs with low molecular weight through the fetal side.
Ultrafiltration
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When the transfer of a drug across the placenta is aided by proteins in the membrane, it is called ____.
Facilitated diffusion
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Uses energy from ATP to move drugs across the placenta membranes against the concentration gradient.
Active transport
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Drug transfer across the placenta is determined by ________.
- Concentration difference across the placenta
- Lipid solubility of drug
- Degree of ionization of drug
- Molecular weight of drug
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Some substances readily pass through the placenta to the fetus by _________, which is often the result of a concentration gradient existing between the mother and fetus.
Simple diffusion
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Teratogens may cause:
- Spontaneous abortion
- Congenital malformations
- Intrauterine growth retardation
- Mental retardation
- Carcinogenesis
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Which trimester is the most critical time for teratogens to have an effect?
First
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Effects of teratogens depend on what factors?
- Dose that reaches fetus
- Length of exposure
- Gestational age of fetus at time of exposure
- Other drugs being taken by mother
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What drug is linked to autism and NOT recommended to be taken during pregnancy?
Ibuprofen
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General term for the process by which drugs enter the body (absorption), are distributed throughout the system (distribution), are changed or altered from original compound (metabolism) and eventually leave the body (excretion).
Pharmacokinetics
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The primary site within the system where drug metabolism takes place is the ______.
Liver
- Also other areas such as the plasma, kidney and GI tract.
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Medication used for supraventricular tachycardia
Adenosine
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Used to reverse sinus bradycardia
Atropine
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Used during resuscitation for the treatment of acute cardiovascular collapse.
Epinephrine
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Used for atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, cardiogenic shock and all degrees of CHF.
Digoxin (Lanoxin)
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Used to close a hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus.
Indomethacin Sodium Trihydrate (Indocin IV)
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Indicated for short-term treatment to increase CO due to decreased contractility from organ heart disease or cardiac surgical procedures
Dobutamine (Dobutrex)
__________ is indicated to maintain the patency of the ductus arteriosus until corrective surgery can be performed.
Alprostadil
_________ is indicated for the correction of hemodynamic imbalances present in the shock syndrome due to decreased cardiac function in congestive heart failure, trauma, endotoxic septicemia, renal failure, and myocardial infarction.
Dopamine
__________ is indicated for the treatment of persistent pulmonary hyper- tension of the newborn.
Tolazoline
Bumetanide is a ______ used in patients with congestive heart failure, renal insufficiency, or edema that is refractory to furosemide.
diuretic
As a diuretic, acetazolamide is often used in conjunction with furose- mide to slow the progression of _______ in patients who are not candidates for surgery.
hydrocephalus
_______ is a diuretic used to treat mild to moderate edema and hypertension.
Chlorothiazide
_____ is indicated for the treatment of fluid overload, symptomatic patent ductus arteriosus, hypertension, and pulmonary interstitial edema.
Furosemide
Furosemide is contraindicated in patients with _______.
anuria, a cessation of urine output, or who are hypersensitive to the drug.
_______ is used in combination with other diuretics in the treatment of congestive heart failure and BPD.
Spironolactone (Aldactoneยฎ)
TRUE OR FALSE.
The aerosolized bronchodilators, as with other drugs given to neonates, are not spe- cifically approved for use in neonates, so extreme care and caution must be used when administering these drugs.
TRUE
Sympathomimetics
- Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
- Metaproterenol Sulfate (Alupent)
- Terbutaline (Brethine, Bricanyl, Brethaire)
- Racemic epinephrine (Micronephrine, Vaponephrine)
Parasympatholytics
- Atropine
- Ipratropium bromide (Atrovent)
- Glycopyrrolate (Robinul)
- Tiotropium Bromide Monohydrate (Spiriva)
- Aclidinium Bromide (Tudorza Pressair)
Corticosteroids
- Beclomethasone (Vanceril, Beclovent)
- Budesonide (Pulmicort Respules)
- Flunisolide (Aerobid)
- Dexamethasone (Respihaler)
- Triamcinolone (Azmacort)
An antibiotic specifically used for the prophylactic treatment of protozoan infections. In particular, it has been designated for prophylactic treatment of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) in patients infected with HIV. Must be delivered via a special nebulizer.
Pentamidine Isethionate (Nebupent, Pentam 300)
________ are indicated for the treatment and management of neonatal apnea and for the treatment of acute and chronic bronchospasm.
Caffeine and theophylline
Classification of caffeine and theophylline
Methylxanthines
___ are a diverse group of drugs used to control seizures.
Anticonvulsants
Sympathomimetics are also called beta-adrenergics. The name adrenergic comes from their ability to act like adrenalin on the beta sites and cause _______.
smooth muscle relaxation leading to bronchodilation
Aerosolized drugs are divided into four groups:
sympathomimetics, parasympatholytics, corticosteroids, and other drugs.
All sympathomimetic drugs share the same indication for use, that is, the prevention and treatment of _____.
reversible bronchospasm
Adverse reactions of sympathomimetic drugs include:
- Tremors
- Nervousness
- Dizziness
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Hypertension
- Nausea
- Vomiting
The action of the parasympatholytic drugs is to block what?
the cholinergic receptor site to acetylcholine. Drugs that exert this effect are called cholinergic blockers or para- sympatholytic drugs.
The use of ____ in respiratory disorders is usually reserved for those cases in which other methods have not produced the desired results.
steroids
When aerosolized and delivered to the respiratory tract, steroids appear to reduce the inflammatory response of ____.
asthma
- Used in neonates for treatment of tracheal edema, cerebral edema, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD).
- Also used in pediatric bronchial asthma
Dexamethasone (Decadron)
Dexamethasone (Decadron) Adverse Reactions
- HTN
- Adrenal suppression
- Anaphylactic reaction
- Sodium and fluid retention
Dexamethasone therapy should be monitored by observing the patient for what?
Weight increase, edema, and HTN.
Intravenous Respiratory drugs:
Theophylline and caffeine citrate are given how often?
8-12 hours
Effects of theophylline and caffeine citrate:
- Stimulates the CNS
- Acts as a bronchodilator by causing the relaxation of smooth muscle in the bronchi and pulmonary blood vessels
- Induces diuresis
- Increases gastric acid secretions
Contraindications of theophylline and caffeine citrate:
- Severe cardiac disease
- CHF
- Severe HTN
How are respiratory drug given?
- Given via nebulization (aerosolized)
- Intravenous
Corticosteroids side effects
Have serious side effects:
- Suppression of the immune and inflammatory response
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Prone to candida infection