Unit 4: Pulmonary Pharmacology Flashcards

Question 1

Q

Drug classification:

Theo-dur

Answer

A

Methylxanthines

Question 2

Q

Drug classification:

Phentolamine

Answer

A

Sympatholytics

Question 3

Q

Side Effects for:

Sympathomimetics (selective)

Answer

A

Nervoursness
Headache
Tremors

Question 4

Q

Side effects:

Leukotrienes

Answer

A

None
Often used in children

Question 5

Q

Drug classification:

phylline

Answer

A

Methylxanthines

Question 6

Q

Side effects:

Corticosteroids

Answer

A

Osteoporosis
Muscle wasting
Skin breakdown
Hyperglycemia
Cataracts

Question 7

Q

Drug classification:

tropium

Answer

A

Parasympatholytics

Question 8

Q

Side effects:

Methylxanthines

Answer

A

Can be life threatening!
Therapeutic and toxics levels very close
Plasma level monitored closely

Question 9

Q

Side effects:

Cromolyn and Nedocromil

Answer

A

Typically not severe
Irritation of nasal and upper respiratory passages

Question 10

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Drug classification:

erol

Answer

A

Sympathomimetics

(selective)

Question 11

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Drug classification:

sone

Answer

A

Corticosteroids

Question 12

Q

What input controls bronchodilation?

Answer

A

SNS Beta₂Input

Question 13

Q

Drug classification:

leu

lukast

Answer

A

Leukotriene

leu = Synthesis Inhibitor

lukast = receptor antagonist

Question 14

Q

Drug classification:

Ephedrine

Epinephrine or adrenaline

Isoproterenol

Ethylnorepinephrine

Answer

A

Sympathomimetics (Non Selective)

Question 15

Q

Drug classification:

N-acetylcysteine

Answer

A

Mucolytic

Question 16

Q

What drug classification:

enol

Answer

A

Sympathomimetics

(selective)

Question 17

Q

What do the alpha and beta receptors affect?

Answer

A

Beta₁: Heart
Beta₂: Lungs
Alpha₁: Blood Vessels
Alpha₂: Organs

Question 18

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Side Effects for:

Sympathomimetics (non selective)

Answer

A

Same as selective: nervousness, headache, tremors
Beta stimulation: tachycardia, angina, cardiac dysrhythmias
Alpha stimulation: peripheral vasoconstriction

Question 19

Q

What 2 inputs control Bronchoconstriction?

Answer

A

Cholinergic Input (ANS)
SNS Alpha Input

Question 20

Q

Drug classification:

Cromolyn

Nedocromil

Answer

A

Just memorize

Prophylactic (preventative): inhibts release of inflammatory mediators