Unit 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Antitussives
A
- cough suppressant
2
Q
Decongestant
A
- alpha 1 receptor agonist
- vasoconstriction nasal mucosa
3
Q
Decongestant Concern
A
- increased bp
4
Q
Antihistamine
A
- treats allergy like symptoms
- blocks histamine type 1 receptors in upper airways
5
Q
Mucolytics
A
- breaks up viscosity of mucous making it easier to expel
6
Q
Expectorants
A
- increased production of thinner more liquid mucous
- works with mucolytics
7
Q
Bronchodilators
A
- stimulates smooth muscle contraction
8
Q
Epinephrine
A
- beta agonist
- in antiasthmatic drugs and for allergic reactions
- produces vasoconstriction and controls bleeding in surgery
9
Q
Xanthines
A
Bronchodilator similar to caffeine
10
Q
Xanthine Concerns
A
Cardiac arrhythmias
11
Q
Anticholenergics
A
- stimulate bronchial smooth muscle contraction
12
Q
Glucocorticoids
A
- anti inflammatory steroids
13
Q
SaO2 target:
SaO2 w/ COPD target
A
- 94-100%
- 88-92%
14
Q
Osteoblast
A
Build/ synthesize osteoid
15
Q
Osteoclast
A
- bone macrophages