The Respriatory System

Question 1

COPD

Answer 1

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Question 2

CBABE

Answer 2

C- Cystic Fibrosis
B- Bronchitis
A- Asthma
B- Bronchiectasis
E- Emphyscema

Question 3

MPI

Answer 3

Metered dose inhaler

Question 4

DPI

Answer 4

Dry powder inhaler

Question 5

HHN

Answer 5

Handheld nebulizer

Question 6

-pnea

Answer 6

Breathing

Question 7

Apnea

Answer 7

Not breathing

Question 8

Tachypnea

Answer 8

Rapid breathing RR

> 20 bpm

Question 9

Bradypnea

Answer 9

Slow breathing RR

< 10 bpm

Question 10

Dyspnea

Answer 10

Difficulty breathing

Question 11

-ectomy

Answer 11

Surgical removal

Question 12

Pneumonectomy

Answer 12

Surgical removal of a portion of lung

Question 13

Tracheostomy

Answer 13

Creating a surgical opening in the trachea (hole)

Question 14

Tracheotomy

Answer 14

Creating a surgical incision in the trachea (slit)

Question 15

-otomy

Answer 15

Surgical incision

Question 16

-ostomy

Answer 16

Surgical opening

Question 17

AC

Answer 17

Before meals

Question 18

PC

Answer 18

After meals

Question 19

NOC

Answer 19

Night

Question 20

PRN

Answer 20

As needed

Question 21

Q4

Answer 21

Every 4 hours

Question 22

Q6H

Answer 22

Every 6 hours

Question 23

Bronchodilator

albuterol

Answer 23

Proventil

Question 24

Bronchodilator

isoproterenol

Answer 24

Isuprel

Question 25

Bronchodilator

levalbuterol

Answer 25

Xopenex

Question 26

Bronchodilator

pirbuterol

Answer 26

Maxair

Question 27

Bronchodilator

salmeterol

Answer 27

Serevent

Question 28

Bronchodilator

ipratropium bromide

Answer 28

Atrovent

Question 29

Bronchodilator

theophylline

Answer 29

Elixophyllin

Question 30

Antihistamines

brompheniramine

Answer 30

Dimetapp

Question 31

Antihistamines

certirizine

Answer 31

Zyrtec

Question 32

Antihistamines

clemastine

Answer 32

Tavist

Question 33

Antihistamines

diphenhydramine

Answer 33

Benadryl

Question 34

Antihistamines

fexofenadine

Answer 34

Allegra

Question 35

Antihistamines

loratadine

Answer 35

Claritin

Question 36

Antitussives

codeine

Answer 36

(Many containing codeine)

Not over the counter (OTC)

Question 37

Antitussives

dextromethorphan

Answer 37

Robitussin

Question 38

Expectorants and Mucolytics

guaifenesin

Answer 38

Humibid LA

Question 39

Expectorants and Mucolytics

acetylcysteine

Answer 39

Mucomyst

Question 40

Humibid LA Action

Answer 40

Loosens bronchial secretions so they can be eliminated through coughing

Question 41

Advair Diskus Class

Answer 41

Bronchodilator and Glucocorticoid

Question 42

acetylcysteine/Mucomyst

Secondary Use

Answer 42

Can reverse the effects of a Tylenol/acetaminophen overdose

Question 43

albuterol

Secondary Use

Answer 43

When given IV with NS, can prevent premature labor

Question 44

3 main causes or IRDS

Answer 44

1. Umbilical cord wrapping around neck
2. Born before 36 weeks, lungs can’t produce surfactant
3. Born after 40 weeks, presence of meconium and aspiration

Question 45

TB meds

Answer 45

Monitor for jaundice and hepatotoxicity

Question 46

Obstructive

Answer 46

Blocks airflow

Question 47

Restrictive

Answer 47

Limits movement

Question 48

Bronchodilators

Answer 48

Rescue Drugs