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Module 5 > The Respriatory System > Flashcards

The Respriatory System Flashcards

1
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COPD

A

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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2
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CBABE

A 
C- Cystic Fibrosis
B- Bronchitis
A- Asthma
B- Bronchiectasis
E- Emphyscema
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3
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MPI

A

Metered dose inhaler

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4
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DPI

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Dry powder inhaler

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5
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HHN

A

Handheld nebulizer

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6
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-pnea

A

Breathing

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7
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Apnea

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Not breathing

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8
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Tachypnea

A

Rapid breathing RR

> 20 bpm

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9
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Bradypnea

A

Slow breathing RR

< 10 bpm

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10
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Dyspnea

A

Difficulty breathing

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11
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-ectomy

A

Surgical removal

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12
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Pneumonectomy

A

Surgical removal of a portion of lung

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13
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Tracheostomy

A

Creating a surgical opening in the trachea (hole)

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14
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Tracheotomy

A

Creating a surgical incision in the trachea (slit)

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15
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-otomy

A

Surgical incision

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16
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-ostomy

A

Surgical opening

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17
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AC

A

Before meals

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18
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PC

A

After meals

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19
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NOC

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Night

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20
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PRN

A

As needed

21
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Q4

A

Every 4 hours

22
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Q6H

A

Every 6 hours

23
Q

Bronchodilator

albuterol

A

Proventil

24
Q

Bronchodilator

isoproterenol

A

Isuprel

25
Q

Bronchodilator

levalbuterol

A

Xopenex

26
Q

Bronchodilator

pirbuterol

A

Maxair

27
Q

Bronchodilator

salmeterol

A

Serevent

28
Q

Bronchodilator

ipratropium bromide

A

Atrovent

29
Q

Bronchodilator

theophylline

A

Elixophyllin

30
Q

Antihistamines

brompheniramine

A

Dimetapp

31
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Antihistamines

certirizine

A

Zyrtec

32
Q

Antihistamines

clemastine

A

Tavist

33
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Antihistamines

diphenhydramine

A

Benadryl

34
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Antihistamines

fexofenadine

A

Allegra

35
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Antihistamines

loratadine

A

Claritin

36
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Antitussives

codeine

A

(Many containing codeine)

Not over the counter (OTC)

37
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Antitussives

dextromethorphan

A

Robitussin

38
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Expectorants and Mucolytics

guaifenesin

A

Humibid LA

39
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Expectorants and Mucolytics

acetylcysteine

A

Mucomyst

40
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Humibid LA Action

A

Loosens bronchial secretions so they can be eliminated through coughing

41
Q

Advair Diskus Class

A

Bronchodilator and Glucocorticoid

42
Q

acetylcysteine/Mucomyst

Secondary Use

A

Can reverse the effects of a Tylenol/acetaminophen overdose

43
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albuterol

Secondary Use

A

When given IV with NS, can prevent premature labor

44
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3 main causes or IRDS

A
  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
45
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TB meds

A

Monitor for jaundice and hepatotoxicity

46
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Obstructive

A

Blocks airflow

47
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Restrictive

A

Limits movement

48
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Bronchodilators

A

Rescue Drugs

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