Unit 5 - Drugs

Question 1

Ipratropium

Answer 1

BN: Atrovent
Bronchodilator

Bronchospasm spasms, COPD

Monitor Lung sounds, heart rate and rhythm

Question 2

Fluticasone

Answer 2

BN: Flovent
Corticosteroids

Anti inflammatory and vasoconstriction

Question 3

Budesonide

Answer 3

BN: Pulmicort
Glucocorticoid

Used to control wheezing and SOB. Anti inflammatory actions

Check for signs of infection as this drug may mask infection.

Needs to be administered regularly to have effect.

Question 4

Albuterol

Answer 4

BN: Salbutamol, Ventolin
Bronchodilator

Causes bronchodilation

Question 5

montelukast

Answer 5

BN: Singulair
Bronchodilator

When used regularly it inhibits luekotrienes. These chemical react to allergens.

Should be taken at night but can cause severe side effects of mood.

Question 6

Budesonide-Formoterol

Answer 6

BN: Symbicort
Combination drug: Corticosteroid and long acting beta agonist

Anti inflammatory and vasodilation
Do not take with other quick relief inhalers like Albuterol.

Question 7

Tiotropium

Answer 7

BN: Spiriva
Bronchodilator

Inhibits interaction of acetylcholine at receptors sites on smooth muscle