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Unit 4: Pulmonary Pharmacology Flashcards

1
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Drug classification:

Theo-dur

A

Methylxanthines

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2
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Drug classification:

Phentolamine

A

Sympatholytics

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2
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Side Effects for:

Sympathomimetics (selective)

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  • Nervoursness
  • Headache
  • Tremors
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2
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Side effects:

Leukotrienes

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  • None
  • Often used in children
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3
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Drug classification:

phylline

A

Methylxanthines

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4
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Side effects:

Corticosteroids

A
  • Osteoporosis
  • Muscle wasting
  • Skin breakdown
  • Hyperglycemia
  • Cataracts
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5
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Drug classification:

tropium

A

Parasympatholytics

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6
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Side effects:

Methylxanthines

A
  • Can be life threatening!
  • Therapeutic and toxics levels very close
  • Plasma level monitored closely
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6
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Side effects:

Cromolyn and Nedocromil

A
  • Typically not severe
  • Irritation of nasal and upper respiratory passages
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8
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Drug classification:

erol

A

Sympathomimetics

(selective)

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9
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Drug classification:

sone

A

Corticosteroids

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11
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What input controls bronchodilation?

A
  • SNS Beta2 Input
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12
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Drug classification:

leu

lukast

A

Leukotriene

leu = Synthesis Inhibitor

lukast = receptor antagonist

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13
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Drug classification:

Ephedrine

Epinephrine or adrenaline

Isoproterenol

Ethylnorepinephrine

A

Sympathomimetics (Non Selective)

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14
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Drug classification:

N-acetylcysteine

A

Mucolytic

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15
Q

What drug classification:

enol

A

Sympathomimetics

(selective)

17
Q

What do the alpha and beta receptors affect?

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  • Beta1: Heart
  • Beta2: Lungs
  • Alpha1: Blood Vessels
  • Alpha2: Organs
18
Q

Side Effects for:

Sympathomimetics (non selective)

A
  • Same as selective: nervousness, headache, tremors
  • Beta stimulation: tachycardia, angina, cardiac dysrhythmias
  • Alpha stimulation: peripheral vasoconstriction
19
Q

What 2 inputs control Bronchoconstriction?

A
  • Cholinergic Input (ANS)
  • SNS Alpha Input
20
Q

Drug classification:

Cromolyn

Nedocromil

A

Just memorize

Prophylactic (preventative): inhibts release of inflammatory mediators

Cardio Pulm Units (13 decks)

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